Amy Atkinson
London,Greater London
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in project management and research proficiency, my recent acquisition of an Art History degree demonstrates my ability for critical analysis and evaluation. These capabilities are further complemented by excellent written and oral French proficiency. I possess a strong understanding of museum collection practices and aim to leverage these competencies towards advancing my career goals in cultural heritage management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work history
Summer Warden (KGRM: Buckingham Palace)
Royal Collection Trust
City of Westminster, Greater London
2026.06 - Current
- Facilitated seamless access to the Royal Collection by coordinating with maintenance, security, access, and collections management teams on a daily basis, ensuring efficient operations and a high standard of visitor service.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal communication skills and a comprehensive knowledge of the Royal Collection, through the provision of accurate information in response to a wide range of visitor enquiries.
- Proactively identified and responded to unfamiliar security situations, assessing risks, taking appropriate action, and escalating issues when necessary to ensure a safe and secure environment for both visitors and the contents of the collection itself.
- Displayed flexibility and adaptability by supporting operations across three major sites within the RCT network during BPSO, welcoming around 10,000 visitors per day across all venues.
Production Manager
The Courtauld Spotlight Society
London, Greater London
2024.09 - 2025.03
- Led the planning and execution of events in partnership with the Courtauld Research Forum, overseeing budgets, security, capacity, and scheduling, and successfully secured sustainable funding to support a university society focused on expanding awareness of careers in the arts and heritage sector.
- Organised engaging talks and interactive workshops on careers in art history, inspiring and motivating peers to explore future opportunities within the sector.
- Recruited and supervised an event production team, delegating responsibilities and fostering a positive, inclusive environment that motivated team members to collaborate and contribute ideas for future events.
- Collected and reported on participant experience data, delivering written reports and presentations to the Society Director, alongside contributing recommendations to improve the success of the initiative.
Visitor Experience Team
National Portrait Gallery
City of Westminster, Greater London
2023.05 - 2024.09
- Applied established venue procedures, security protocols, and operational practices to make informed decisions, provide appropriate guidance, and support safe and effective access to the NPG collection for members of the public.
- Assisted in the care and protection of the museum's collections by maintaining a continuous presence in gallery spaces, ensuring objects on display were safeguarded and visitors adhered to established routes in accordance with museum policies.
- Proactive in identifying and reporting operational issues, contributing to the continuous improvement of gallery procedures.
Administrative and Gallery Assistant
Oxmarket Contemporary Gallery
Chichester, West Sussex
2022.04 - 2022.09
- Performed administrative duties in support of overall organisational goals, developing familiarity with the professional use of Microsoft systems such as Excel.
- Assisted with the setting up of exhibitions to ensure timely openings.
- Liaised with artists, suppliers, and curators to facilitate the installation and execution of new exhibitions.
- Facilitated around three sale transactions daily through an in-depth knowledge of the artworks on display, thereby ensuring both customer and artist satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
The Courtauld Institute of Art
London 09/2023 - 06/2026
Skills
- Project management
- Research proficiency
- Critical analysis and evaluation
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Proactive outreach
- Knowledge of museum collection practices
Languages
French
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Timeline
Summer Warden (KGRM: Buckingham Palace)
Royal Collection Trust
2026.06 - Current
Production Manager
The Courtauld Spotlight Society
2024.09 - 2025.03
Visitor Experience Team
National Portrait Gallery
2023.05 - 2024.09
Administrative and Gallery Assistant
Oxmarket Contemporary Gallery
2022.04 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
The Courtauld Institute of Art
09/2023 - 06/2026