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JEN DISISTO

Hampton Bays

Summary

Highly driven and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in the Entertainment and Visual Arts industries. Successfully managed own company for over a decade, specializing in publicizing, promoting, and managing visual art by notable musicians and actors. Responsibilities have evolved to encompass artist management, public relations, event & gallery curation both internationally and domestically, as well as various administrative tasks. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and a friendly and upbeat demeanor in engaging with clients and media professionals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Artist Manager & Publicist

Art Duet
01.2009 - Current
  • Procure and organize hundreds of high profile art shows, pop ups & book signings nationally and globally for singular artist and gallery clients
  • Compose and distribute all press materials : artist bios, media alerts and press releases
  • Act as liaison for Celebrity & VIP guests and lists at events
  • Source installers, lighting, framers, shipping and coordinate all art logistics
  • Manage many administrative aspects in art career building: oversee website and promotional materials, email lists, calendars, scheduling, merchandise inventory, product production
  • Hire and oversee sales people at gallery events
  • Build collector lists for artists for targeted private sales
  • Maintain the utmost level of discretion and professionalism
  • Pitch and schedule interviews on all media platforms: Print, Radio, Podcasts and T.V
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.

Talent Booker

Lipps Service
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: national podcast
  • Establish guest foundation for podcast now part of Spin Magazine
  • Pitch podcast to celebrities of all industry such as Courtney Love, David Lee Roth, Faze Clan, Norman Reedus, Saweetie, Shepard Fairey and many others
  • Coordinate engineering schedule and studio reservations for day of interviews
  • National podcast

Volunteer / Board Member

Hope's Nest
02.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: a very small inner city organization where I mentor a young woman, volunteer for children's art events/organize when applicable and help with fundraising


Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English, Spanish

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
12.1996

Skills

  • Event management proficiency
  • Effective written communication
  • Awareness of business etiquette standards
  • Proficient calendar organization
  • Thorough detail orientation
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Skilled in resolving issues
  • Communications strategist
  • Industry expertise
  • Talent development

Timeline

Volunteer / Board Member

Hope's Nest
02.2020 - Current

Talent Booker

Lipps Service
01.2020 - 09.2020

Visual Artist Manager & Publicist

Art Duet
01.2009 - Current

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English, Spanish

University of Colorado Boulder
JEN DISISTO