Suzy Choi
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Passionate interdisciplinary artist and researcher at the intersection of curatorial practice, archival processing, and material making. Currently conducting research on European avant-garde movements, with a focus on the cultural and political context of artists' and designers' relationships, for academic publication and fashion exhibition at Carnegie Mellon University. Experienced in editorial writing, live performance production, and hands-on fabrication, with a drive to bring rigorous research and collaborative energy to experimental arts institutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Libraries Student Advisory Council
Carnegie Mellon University Libraries
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2025 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive digital and print map collection in collaboration with library departments, supporting institutional archival processing and public access.
- Created exhibition labels and wall text for public display of map collection, synthesizing archival research into accessible interpretive content that enhanced visitor engagement.
- Enhanced GIS, map archiving, and memory visualization skills through active collection review and administrative support, contributing to improved council operations.
Multi-Studio Monitor
The Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry @CMU
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
09.2024 - Current
- Oversee safe daily operations across five Digital and Physical Computing labs—including CNC router, laser cutter, soft sculpture, 3D printing, and physical computing—maintaining 4+ shifts per week throughout the academic year.
- Guide and assist students with hands-on equipment, including CNC router, laser cutter, 3D printers, soldering irons, and sewing machines, supporting production and fabrication workflows for School of Art projects.
- Enforce access authorization protocols by verifying student credentials against authorized user lists, ensuring lab safety and institutional compliance at the start of every shift.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and exhibition-production-ready workspace through end-of-shift equipment checks, material management, and cleanup procedures across all labs.
Project Archivist
e-flux Publication
New York City, NY
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed and managed a comprehensive database of over 4,000 institutions, significantly enhancing discoverability and information retrieval for curatorial research.
- Streamlined archival cataloging and processing workflows, increasing operational efficiency for the curatorial team.
- Authored summaries and abstracts for lectures and podcasts by leading contemporary artists and theorists, producing publication-ready editorial writing for the organization's living archive.Transcribed and fact-checked audio content across a broad range of interdisciplinary programs, ensuring editorial accuracy and integrity.
Gallery Manager
The Frame Gallery, CMU
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated 6 exhibitions end-to-end, managing artist communications, installation logistics, scheduling, and on-site exhibition production and setup.
- Provided administrative support for daily gallery operations, including project calendars, team meeting coordination, and event logistics, ensuring seamless execution.
- Maintained gallery security and operational readiness through consistent oversight of opening and closing procedures across all exhibition periods.
Director of Recruitment
Alpha Phi Fraternity, Iota Sigma Chapter
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Led chapter recruitment strategy, achieving approximately 20% membership growth over the prior year; supported by chapter records.
- Conceptualized and executed cohesive visual identity for Rush Week and Bid Day, developing theme, designing merchandise, and directing moodboards for aesthetic coordination across events.
- Produced targeted social media campaigns and promotional materials that expanded audience reach and enhanced chapter visibility across campus.
- Managed administrative coordination, including contracts, project calendars, onboarding, and new member integration for a streamlined membership transition.
- Represented chapter at conferences and leadership training events, strengthening institutional presence and fostering stakeholder relationships.
Student Artist
Center for Shared Prosperity: Get out the vote T.I.M.E
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Produced multimedia content for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to enhance civic engagement programming and support audience analytics and community outreach goals.
- Designed and produced promotional materials (leaflets, posters, stickers, and pamphlets) to increase voter participation in Pittsburgh communities.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders, including the Shared Prosperity Center, to enhance civic participation through targeted outreach initiatives.
Student Intern, Gallery Assistant
Gallery Baton
Seoul, South Korea
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted with art handling, packaging, and exhibition production, maintaining meticulous attention to detail in the care and preparation of artworks.
- Translated artwork descriptions and artist biographies between Korean and English for gallery exhibitions, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy for international audiences.
- Organized and distributed postcards and exhibition announcements to enhance audience engagement and support client outreach.
- Maintained precise client records in Excel and ensured effective communication to foster professional client relations.
Education
BXA-BHA Bachelors of Arts And Humanities - Fine Arts And Social And Political History
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2026
Skills
- Curatorial & Research: Exhibition research and resign; program support; archival processing and cataloging; database management; research analysis and writing; interdisciplinary project coordination
- Communication: Editorial writing; publication-ready abstracts; social media and audience analytics; client relations; bilingual (English/Korean)
- Technical: Adobe Creative Suite; JavaScript; GIS and mapping; CNC router; laser cutting; 3D printing (FDM and resin); soldering; sewing machines; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace
- Arts Practice: Photography (digital and film); exhibition coordination and production; live performance and event support; installation setup and fabrication
Research
Intertwined Identities of Art and Fashion — Carnegie Mellon University | 2025–Present
- Conducting research on 20th-century European avant-garde movements, exploring how political resistance, authoritarianism, and sociopolitical upheaval shaped artistic production. Centering the relationship between artists and designers to understand what their collaborations reveal about interdisciplinary practice in the avant-garde period.
Timeline
Libraries Student Advisory Council
Carnegie Mellon University Libraries
09.2025 - Current
Multi-Studio Monitor
The Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry @CMU
09.2024 - Current
Project Archivist
e-flux Publication
05.2024 - 09.2024
Gallery Manager
The Frame Gallery, CMU
10.2023 - 05.2024
Director of Recruitment
Alpha Phi Fraternity, Iota Sigma Chapter
11.2022 - 12.2023
Student Artist
Center for Shared Prosperity: Get out the vote T.I.M.E
09.2022 - 11.2022
Student Intern, Gallery Assistant
Gallery Baton
06.2019 - 08.2021
BXA-BHA Bachelors of Arts And Humanities - Fine Arts And Social And Political History
Carnegie Mellon University