Thea Polsky

• Assisted the Director in managing daily gallery operations, including client inquiries, artist correspondence, and sales support
• Oversaw front desk duties, providing efficient and professional service to visitors
• Worked gallery openings and events, ensuring an engaging experience for attendees
• Increased social media accounts through content management
• Developed and implemented virtual exhibitions

• Worked collaboratively with the Director of Museums and Publications and the Archivist/Publications Manager to support developing and implementing a forthcoming historic exhibition and its accompanying publication.

• Assisted the Associate Professor in designing the class structure and implementing innovative learning methods
• Led class discussions and coordinated museum visits to enhance student engagement
• Provided constructive feedback on writing assignments to facilitate academic growth
• Held regular office hours to offer individualized support and guidance to students
• Developed supplementary materials and resources to enrich the curriculum and learning experience

• Provided direct support to the Senior Vice President, the Vice President of Content, and the Senior Associate of Strategic Marketing, driving cross-functional projects
• Conducted in-depth research and crafted a variety of client deliverables, including news-style articles, Q&As, newsletters, and social media content, while editing memos, proposals, and proofreading colleagues' work.
• Actively participated in executive meetings, providing insights and contributing to strategic discussions.

Sean Kelly Gallery, NYC, coordinated the secure handling and transport of incoming and outgoing artworks, installed and de-installed exhibitions, and assisted registrars in recording yearly inventory and daily condition reports.

Cross Museum Services, Washington, DC, assisted the conservator and registrar in packing and processing archival objects for storage at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art.

• Touchstone Gallery and University Gallery,

coordinated the secure handling and transport of incoming and outgoing artworks, installed and de-installed exhibitions.

• Managed the Raiser’s Edge database, tracking donor information, cultivating relationships, and supporting fundraising efforts.
• Assisted with appeals using direct mail or email to encourage donations.
• Assisted in organizing special events relevant to PEN America's literary and humanitarian goals.