Unimuke Agada
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Adept operations professional and problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating. My experience showcases my excellent client relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in working across functions to inspire collaboration and map a trajectory to success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Manager
Kasmin
01.2024 - Current
- Overseeing gallery operations such as exhibition programming, staffing and office protocol
- Serving as the liaison between upper management and department leads, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly
- Managing a team of operations staff and interns by assigning responsibilities, coordinating schedules and training new employees
- Leading the gallery's fair program from application through to planning and on-site coordination
Gallery Assistant & Artist Liaison
Kasmin
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Streamlined daily operations by managing front desk tasks such as answering phones and emails, scheduling appointments, and greeting visitors
- Supported sales efforts through effective communication with clients and the public
- Acted as liaison between the gallery and its artists, strengthening our relationship with their studios, keeping a record of their work and helping to keep their commitments
Senior Project Development Manager
RIC Energy
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Lead a team comprised of both internal support staff and consultants to create comprehensive project plans
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders and lawmakers to achieve necessary approvals
- Mitigated risks by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing contingency plans accordingly.
Senior Development Analyst
Invenergy
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Supported the development of utility-scale energy projects across wind, solar & battery storage technologies
- Identified potential development opportunities through market research and analysis, leading to successful project proposals
Legal Assistant
Environmental Law & Policy Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Served as legal assistant to a mid-sized team of attorneys working on environmental litigation and policy throughout the Midwest
- Carried out fast-paced, multifaceted administrative procedures including document editing, legal research and legal filing, as I aided in general office operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL01.2017
Adult And Continuing Education
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2019
Skills
- Operations Management
- Event Planning
- Hiring and Training
- HR policies and procedures
- Artist Relations
- Adobe Creative Suite
Timeline
Gallery Manager
Kasmin
01.2024 - Current
Gallery Assistant & Artist Liaison
Kasmin
01.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Project Development Manager
RIC Energy
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Development Analyst
Invenergy
01.2018 - 01.2022
Legal Assistant
Environmental Law & Policy Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Adult And Continuing Education
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
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