Microsoft
Freya Raja
Artistic Director
London,London
Summary
Creative Artistic Director with 1 year of experience creating valuable network ties with art curators and art gallery owners. Thoughtful individual with superb leadership and diverse experience in Contemporary and Emerging arts. Deliberate, productive and systematic artistic professional with established grasp on theoretical and practical considerations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Artistic Director
Rotate Gallery
London
01.2023 - Current
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
- Achieved individual and troupe success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Directed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.
- Drafted wrap-up reports for completed artistic activities and prepared monthly progress updates for upcoming productions and events. .
- Developed targeted marketing and sales strategies to promote successful organizational and artistic outcomes.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Met aesthetic and technical criteria to complement design usability and enhance functionality with attractive layouts.
- Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
- Managed technological considerations to transform and manipulate artwork.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
- Enforced uniform style guide for project consistency across contributors.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
Waitress
Mr Bao
London, London
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Books Administrator
Spink Auction House
London, London
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Assistant Manager
The White Hart
London
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
Masters Degree - Contemporary Art
Sotheby’s Institute of Art
London10.2025
Bachelors Degree - History of Art
Courtauld Institute of Art
King’s Cross, London06.2022
GCSE’s - Various
James Allen’s Girls School
London07.2018
A Levels - Various
James Allen’s Girls School
London07.2018
Skills
Art program coordination
Microsoft Office Suite
Marketing and advertising
Staff hiring and management
Advertising and promotion
Art history
Mac OS X proficient
Canvas
Interior design knowledge
Superior time management
Strong analytical skills
Web Design
Complex problem solver
Museum Relationships
Software
Canvas
Wix
Mailchimp
Social Media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter)
Timeline
Artistic Director
Rotate Gallery
01.2023 - Current
Books Administrator
Spink Auction House
06.2022 - 09.2022
Waitress
Mr Bao
10.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager
The White Hart
03.2019 - 04.2021
Masters Degree - Contemporary Art
Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Bachelors Degree - History of Art
Courtauld Institute of Art
GCSE’s - Various
James Allen’s Girls School
A Levels - Various
James Allen’s Girls School