Montserrat Hernandez
Edinburgh,UK
Summary
Dedicated Arts & Culture Professional with MSc in Modern and Contemporary Art from the University of Edinburgh and over three years of experience in coordinating museum education and community engagement programmes. Expertise includes project administration, stakeholder communication, qualitative data collection, and programme evaluation. Passionate about cultural policy and public engagement, with a focus on the social impact of arts institutions.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Bilingual Educator and Interpretive Projects Manager
The Contemporary
Austin, TX
08.2022 - 07.2025
Gallery Assistant
Austin Art Garage
Austin, TX
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered welcoming, informed visitor experiences by engaging audiences with artworks, artists, and exhibitions while supporting sales and gallery operations.
- Supported daily gallery operations, ensuring a professional and welcoming atmosphere that reinforced gallery brand and market positioning.
- Managed sales transactions and inventory tracking, maintaining accurate records with attention to detail and discretion.
- Liaised with local artists to coordinate artwork submissions and deliveries, facilitating sales logistics and exhibition preparation.
- Curated and maintained gallery displays to enhance visual impact, spatial flow, and overall presentation quality.
- Contributed to marketing and communications initiatives by creating social media content and email newsletters to promote exhibitions, artists, and events.
Museum Staff, Programs Intern
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed daily museum and sculpture garden operations to ensure polished, visitor-centred experiences.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for visitors, staff, and external vendors, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Supervised part-time staff and volunteers, enhancing team coordination and operational flow through effective training and support.
- Managed admissions, retail sales, and opening/closing procedures with precision, accountability, and operational consistency.
Director of Art History
Kailav Beauty
Austin, USA
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and curated engaging content on art history and visual culture for digital platforms, enhancing audience reach and engagement.
- Led review and approval processes for educational content, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and quality standards.
- Collaborated across teams to ensure historical accuracy and consistency in brand communications.
- Managed ethical operations of art history department, ensuring integrity and compliance with academic standards.
- Developed informative presentations and co-created the podcast Beyond the Canvas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History, Cultural Anthropology
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX, USAMaster of Science - Modern and Contemporary Art: History, Curating and Criticism
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK 08.2025 -
Skills
- Bilingual communication
- Community engagement
- Research literacy
- Qualitative data analysis
- Archival management
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and problem solving
Languages
English (Native)
Spanish (Native)
Community Outreach
Volunteer Tutor - Victory Tutoring Program
Austin, TX
09/2020 - 05/2021
- Tutored students from underprivileged backgrounds in various subjects, with a focus on English language acquisition.
REFERENCES
Nassos Papalexandrou
Associate Professor of Art History • The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA • papalex@austin.utexas.edu
Daniel Orrendorf
Senior Director of Programs and Engagement • The Contemporary Austin, Austin, TX, USA • dorendorff@thecontemporaryaustin.org
Timeline
Master of Science - Modern and Contemporary Art: History, Curating and Criticism
University of Edinburgh
08.2025 -
Bilingual Educator and Interpretive Projects Manager
The Contemporary
08.2022 - 07.2025
Gallery Assistant
Austin Art Garage
07.2022 - 12.2022
Museum Staff, Programs Intern
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
01.2022 - 08.2022
Director of Art History
Kailav Beauty
01.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Art History, Cultural Anthropology
The University of Texas at Austin