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Maya Abdulaziz

New York,NY

Summary

Energetic creative gifted at transforming concepts and ideas into fully realized projects. Enjoys trouble shooting and problem solving. Incredibly curious and inquisitive about all aspects of art and design. Great communicator, motivated by any opportunity to learn new things or engage with people. Experience in varied aspects of the design process, with talents in ceramics, graphics, photography and design.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Gallery Assistant

Pace Gallery
11.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced visitor experience by providing knowledgeable and friendly assistance during gallery tours and events.
  • Assisted in the successful curation of various exhibitions, ensuring proper artwork placement and presentation.
  • Increased gallery efficiency by maintaining accurate records of artwork inventory.
  • Supported sales efforts through effective communication with potential buyers.
  • Streamlined daily operations by managing front desk tasks such as answering phones and emails, scheduling appointments, and greeting visitors.
  • Aided in the development of marketing materials for upcoming exhibitions, attracting new visitors to the gallery.
  • Facilitated smooth opening receptions by coordinating event logistics such as catering services, security, and guest lists.
  • Strengthened relationships with collectors, artists, and other arts professionals through regular networking at industry events.
  • Facilitated seamless gallery shipping logistics for the photo department, ensuring the safe and timely transport of delicate artworks.
  • Collaborated with the art fairs team to streamline operations, contributing to the successful execution of art fairs by providing logistical support.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for the Pace Verso NFT team, playing a pivotal role in facilitating communication, coordinating project timelines, and ensuring a smooth workflow for the creation and management of NFT artworks.

Studio Assistant

Sultan Bin Fahad
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managed all types of inventory, restocked supplies and gathered items for use in productions.
  • Recommended techniques, methods and media best suited to produce desired visual effects.
  • Transformed artistic concepts into characters, environments and other objects to reflect artist's vision.
  • Responded quickly to questions and inquiries via phone and email.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing supplies and packages and routed to appropriate personnel.
  • Developed website, content and graphics.
  • Interacted effectively with designers and manufacturers during design phase of projects.

Intern

Daniel Arsham
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Supported day-to-day operations, assisting teammates with various tasks.
  • Conducted research and presented findings to leadership.
  • Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
  • Shadowed coworkers, such as graphic designers and sculptors, to learn their creative processes and gain experience in different mediums.
  • Supported day-to-day operations, assisting teammates with various tasks.
  • Built expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Solidworks and Rhino.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
2021

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • People Skills
  • Clear Communication
  • Design Research
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
  • Website, Graphic, and Media Design
  • 3D rendering: Solidworks, Rhino
  • Hands on experience with wood working and slip casting
  • Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Gallery Assistant

Pace Gallery
11.2022 - Current

Studio Assistant

Sultan Bin Fahad
03.2022 - 11.2022

Intern

Daniel Arsham
06.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Rhode Island School of Design

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