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Felix Allan

London

Summary

A dedicated team player who thrives in fast-paced and challenging work environments, I excel at effectively managing time pressures. With a passion for sales and exhibitions, I am well-suited to contribute to the success of a museum or gallery programme. My artistic background brings a unique perspective to the table, and my ability to build strong relationships allows me to explore opportunities aligned with my chosen career path.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
2037
2037
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Client Services Representative / Gallery Assistant

Christie's Auction House
8 2023 - Current
  • Acting in the capacity of Sale Room and Christie's LIVE clerk including Christie's 20th/21st Century Evening Sales
  • Assisting with coordinating diverse events, including art exhibitions and auctions in a fast-paced environment
  • Provide comprehensive auction support, managing bid instructions while ensuring exceptional client experience and hospitality
  • Liaising with clients via email in order to meet their requests to sell artworks and objects at auction
  • Locating sale property efficiently and accurately
  • Ensuring all items on view are safe, secure and accounted for at all times

Website Administrator

Doris Press Ltd.
04.2020 - Current
  • Management of website, social media and liaising with writers and artists
  • Website design and sourcing of images including copyright using DACS

Project Coordinator

Public Offerings Ltd.
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Assistant curator of retrospective exhibition 'Rankin: The Dazed Decades', Knokke-Heist, Belgium
  • Assisting with installation and logistics ranging from organising printing to shipping of artworks
  • Assisting with the production of accompanying exhibition catalogue, 'The Dazed Decades'
  • Organisation of catalogues, art and photographic archives into a manageable and documented format
  • Working with photographers Rankin and David Montgomery's teams to ensure the documentation, budgeting and shipment of large quantities of archive material
  • Assisting with the organising and overseeing of photography exhibition openings
  • Research into under-representation in the photography market to apply for funding

Contemporary Artist's Assistant

Rachel Howard
04.2020 - 01.2023
  • Management of online print shop, website and ArtLogic database


  • Studio work including hanging and movement of large paintings

Sales Assistant Representative of David Nolan Gallery and the Estate of Rodrigo Moynihan

Frieze Masters Art Fair London
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisting with the coordination of Rodrigo Moynihan's solo booth at Frieze Masters
  • Liaising with clients and the public to generate interest and sales of artworks

Sales Executive

Emmett London
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers, enhancing loyalty and retention
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
  • Working with the design team and creative director to implement new ideas surrounding the brand's image

Intern

Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Presenting a professional and friendly first impression of the gallery to visitors and clients at the front of house
  • Assisting the logistics team with art fair coordination including Frieze London and WestBund art fairs
  • Organising stationery orders and liaising with suppliers to meet business requests
  • Liaising with artists to ensure needs are met for installation purposes
  • Working with the publications department, proofreading catalogues and image research

Copy Writer, Assistant & Website Administrator

The Society Club / Kulik & Selzer
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Writing copy for a wide range of first edition books, artworks and both antique and collectible furniture and design pieces
  • Managing the website and listing products onto 1st Dibs luxury goods dealer website
  • Photographing products for online store

Press Assistant Work Experience

White Cube Gallery
01.2014 - 02.2014
  • Researching artists and curating a mock-up of an exhibition including the gallery's represented artists

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Arts & Humanities

The Open University
04.2001 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Credit transfer from History of Art (Visual Culture)

Goldsmiths, University of London
London

A Levels - English Literature, Philosophy & Ethics, French, Geography (AS)

Pate's Grammar School
09.2013 - 03.2015

Skills

  • Data entry proficiency

  • Client Relationship Building

  • Database Management

  • Knowledge of printing and framing

  • UK Driving License

References

  • Polly Robinson Gaer, polly.gaer@ropac.net
  • Ellen Stone, ellen@public-offerings.com
  • Mohammed Daas, daas.mohammad@live.co.uk

Timeline

Sales Assistant Representative of David Nolan Gallery and the Estate of Rodrigo Moynihan

Frieze Masters Art Fair London
10.2022 - 10.2022

Project Coordinator

Public Offerings Ltd.
11.2021 - 04.2023

Website Administrator

Doris Press Ltd.
04.2020 - Current

Contemporary Artist's Assistant

Rachel Howard
04.2020 - 01.2023

Intern

Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac
08.2019 - 12.2019

Sales Executive

Emmett London
04.2019 - 09.2021

Copy Writer, Assistant & Website Administrator

The Society Club / Kulik & Selzer
01.2015 - 01.2018

Press Assistant Work Experience

White Cube Gallery
01.2014 - 02.2014

A Levels - English Literature, Philosophy & Ethics, French, Geography (AS)

Pate's Grammar School
09.2013 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Arts & Humanities

The Open University
04.2001 - 01.2021

Client Services Representative / Gallery Assistant

Christie's Auction House
8 2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Credit transfer from History of Art (Visual Culture)

Goldsmiths, University of London

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