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Sarah Riley Marks

Gulf Breeze

Summary

Studio Art and Psychology graduate with experience across gallery operations, university art collections, visitor engagement, and team leadership. Background includes supporting exhibitions and collections initiatives while managing staff scheduling, training, and daily operations in fast-paced public-facing environments. Experienced creating welcoming visitor experiences, coordinating teams, and facilitating meaningful engagement with art across diverse audiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

University Art Collections Intern

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
01.2025 - 05.2026
  • Gained hands-on experience handling, storing, and conserving works on paper.
  • Assisted in preparing exhibitions by contributing to interpretive materials to enhance public understanding of displayed pieces.

Gallery Assistant

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
01.2024 - 05.2026
  • Supported exhibition setup and artwork handling, developing skills in curation and gallery management while contributing to the smooth operation of both galleries.

Shift Manager

Insomnia Cookies
Winston-Salem
04.2025 - 12.2025

Exhibit Docent

Lumpkin Bocuzzi Family Collection of Contemporary Art
Winston-Salem
01.2025 - 03.2025

Lead Hostess

The Grand Marlin
Pensacola Beach
11.2021 - 08.2024

Shift Supervisor

Kilwins
Pensacola Beach
04.2021 - 11.2021

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art And Psychology, Minor in Art History

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
05-2026

High school or equivalent -

Gulf Breeze High School
Gulf Breeze, FL
05-2022

Skills

  • Microsoft 365
  • Adobe Suite
  • Exhibition design
  • Faculty training
  • Team leadership
  • Project scheduling

Skills And Affiliations

  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Suite
  • Working knowledge of Spanish (oral and written)
  • Member of Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society
  • Member of Kappa Beta Gamma International Sorority

Leadership And Community Experience

  • Student Conduct Advisor, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, 01/01/24, Present, Provided guidance and support to peers navigating Student Code of Conduct and Honor Code processes.
  • Event Logistics Committee Member, Project DESK, Winston-Salem, NC, 01/01/24, 12/31/24, Coordinated logistics for a large-scale volunteer event.

Timeline

Shift Manager

Insomnia Cookies
04.2025 - 12.2025

University Art Collections Intern

Wake Forest University
01.2025 - 05.2026

Exhibit Docent

Lumpkin Bocuzzi Family Collection of Contemporary Art
01.2025 - 03.2025

Gallery Assistant

Wake Forest University
01.2024 - 05.2026

Lead Hostess

The Grand Marlin
11.2021 - 08.2024

Shift Supervisor

Kilwins
04.2021 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art And Psychology, Minor in Art History

Wake Forest University

High school or equivalent -

Gulf Breeze High School
Sarah Riley Marks