Naomi Hawksley
Ridgewood,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Gallery Assistant with a background in art administration and gallery operations. Possess a strong knowledge of curatorial techniques, art production, and exhibition setup. Proven ability to liaise between artists, collectors, and management, while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Assistant
island
New York, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Maintain a clean, welcoming environment for visitors and serve as first point of contact for gallery inquiries
- Liaise between artists, fabricators, documentarians, clients, and the gallery director
- Assist with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions
- Maintain accurate records of gallery inventory
- Oversee and assist in the shipping of artworks to clients, fairs, and artists
- Compose preview packets, press materials, and checklists with regular use of ArtsyCMS, Mailchimp, Cargo Collective, Google Workspace, Microsoft OS, and Adobe Suite
Radio Lead
Odyxxey
London, UK
11.2020 - 10.2025
- Manage artist bookings for biweekly radio broadcasting program
- Develop and maintain working relationships with artists and labels
- Work towards establishing unique curatorial identity for radio program and label releases
- Produce social media assets & share promotional materials for featured artists across Instagram, X, and Discord
- Regular use of Adobe Suite, Google Workspace, Airtime, Notion, and Slack
Gallery Assistant
P21
Seoul, KR
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Open & close the gallery several days each week
- Maintain gallery's standards of cleanliness and organization
- Assist in the installation of artworks for upcoming exhibitions
- Generate invoices, worklists, and previews
- Regular use of Artlogic, SketchUp, Google Workspace, and Adobe Suite
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting & Drawing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2022
Skills
- Gallery and exhibition management
- Art installation and coordination
- Inventory control
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Content development
- Customer engagement strategies
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
Gallery Assistant
island
01.2025 - Current
Gallery Assistant
P21
04.2024 - 01.2025
Radio Lead
Odyxxey
11.2020 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting & Drawing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago