GIORGIA ZEN
London
Summary
Master of Arts-qualified gallery manager and experienced gallerist, fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish, with a proven track record in managing private art galleries specializing in high-value sales, international art fair coordination, and strategic media development. Combines strong commercial acumen with expertise in marketing, event management, and audience engagement to deliver successful exhibitions and enhance gallery visibility. Skilled in graphic design, bringing a creative edge to promotional materials and branding initiatives. Adept at resourceful problem-solving and effective communication, ensuring smooth operations and positive stakeholder relationships. Exceptional organizational abilities paired with a refined artistic sensibility, consistently driving impactful outcomes in both sales and curatorial projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Gallery manager
Robertaebasta
London
03.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a gallery specializing in Italian Modernism, design, and fine art, ensuring seamless coordination among artists, clients, and staff.
- Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
- Managed sales processes, client communications, and invoicing, providing exceptional service to collectors of Italian design and fine art.
- Coordinated logistics and inventory management for valuable modernist and design artworks, ensuring accurate documentation and condition reporting.
- Controlled expenses, advising on efficient use of resources to minimise unnecessary costs.
- Conducted market research to guide organisational strategy and decision-making.
- Assisted in budgeting and financial planning to optimize gallery operations and maximize sales opportunities within the fine art and design market.
Art Gallerist and Researcher
Koopman Rare Art
London
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Conducted in-depth provenance and material research on exceptional silver and gold objects, including 16th- to 19th-century European silver, gold boxes, and objects de vertu.
- Curated and contributed to catalogues, gallery presentations, and private viewings for clients, collectors, and institutions.
- Provided scholarly insight into historical context, craftsmanship, and significance of artworks, enhancing both client understanding and marketing narratives.
- Organised gallery's presence at major art fairs (e.g. TEFAF Maastricht, Masterpiece London), overseeing display planning, client communication, and logistics.
- Delivered lectures, talks, and presentations on historical metalwork and specific collection highlights, engaging diverse audiences including high-end clients, institutions, university students, and organised groups during events such as London Art Week and for The Silver Society.
- Collaborated directly with private collectors, museum curators, and academics, helping place significant pieces in institutional collections.
- Maintained collection records and performed annual inventory.
- Trained new gallery assistant, advising on gallery work.
Intern
Olympia Auction
London
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Provided excellent customer service in the Gallery
- Conducted studies on previous sales for the archive (firearms)
- Photo production for condition reports (arms and armour)
- Grew social media channels through innovative customer engagement.
- Answered telephone to assist callers and take messages.
- Coordinated files, spreadsheets and reports for staff.
- Made positive contributions to team and workplace, consistently exceeding expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - History of Art
Sotheby's Institute of Art
London /2018 - /2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Istituto Marangoni
Milano, /2013 - /2016
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft excel
- Microsoft Word
Languages
Italian
Native language
Italian
Native
English
Master or proficient
C2
Spanish
Upper intermediate
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Gallery manager
Robertaebasta
03.2024 - Current
Art Gallerist and Researcher
Koopman Rare Art
06.2021 - 01.2024
Intern
Olympia Auction
01.2020 - 04.2020
Master of Arts - History of Art
Sotheby's Institute of Art
/2018 - /2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Istituto Marangoni
/2013 - /2016
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