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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
EXHIBITIONS
Volunteering
Certification
Languages
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Kalyani Vani

Summary

Over 2 years of experience in the museum and corporate industry, were the focus was on meeting organizational goals by managing and organizing records and various projects like enhancing the digitalization process. With a background in community arts, I am keen to make art more accessible to everyone. Have experience in working under pressure adapting to new situations, and proficient in MS office suite, photoshop, database management system, exhibit display and planning, and community outreach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Legal Surveyors UK
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status with the experts daily.
  • Reviewed 4 to 7 reports, including proofing, amendments and other tasks related to report finalization.
  • Negotiated 1- 2 contracts and terms a month with new experts by attending meetings and creating deals.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.

Bookings Coordinator

Legal Surveyors UK
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Maintained detailed digital records, by processing 5 to 15 incoming data daily
  • Oversaw diverse aspects of the consultant panel and their bookings, leading to confirming efficient operations.
  • Collaborated with staff members to make accurate reservations.
  • Managed a high volume of inbound inquiries through phone calls and emails, providing prompt responses and accurate information on availability and pricing options.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and increased revenue.

Administrative Assistant

Mercury Global Ltd
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Invoicing and PO management.
  • Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of business decisions

Assistant Curator

Museo Camera
08.2019 - 08.2019
  • Planned and conducted special research projects, resulting in development of new exhibits.
  • Worked on exhibition development.
  • Designed curated displays.

Administrative Assistant

National Museum
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Worked on Collection Management System (CMS) to process, edit and update artefact data.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and troubleshot malfunctioning hardware and software deployments to support continuous operations.
  • Reviewed related literature and conducted investigations to support research efforts in Central Asian Antiquities.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal needs.

Exhibhitions Intern

Museum of the African Diaspora
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted in agreement generation process.
  • Carried out inventory checks and generated condition reports
  • Conducted exhibition and program research.

Student Mentor

California College of the Arts
07.2016 - 07.2016
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with complex issues.
  • Coordinated museum visits for pre-college and high school programs.

Education

Master of Science - Management

University College of London
London, United Kingdom
12-2021

Master of Arts - Museum Studies

Johns Hopkins University
Washington DC, United States
08.2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Community Arts

California College of The Arts
San Fransisco, California, United States
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Guangzhou Nanhu International School
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
06.2013

Skills

  • Exhibit Display
  • Exhibit Planning
  • Collection Management
  • Condition Reports
  • Content Curation
  • Historical Research
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Administrative support
  • Project planning
  • Database Management

EXHIBITIONS


  • 2017 Solo Exhibition, California Collage of the Arts Oakland, California, USA - A solo show, where the work was based on the theme of identity and disaster from the 1947 partition and first-hand accounts from those who be part of one of the largest migrations in history.
  • 2015 Our Gallery Is Your Living Room, California Collage of the Arts Oakland, California, USA - Group show, showcasing the responses of people in the community about 'how do people see, feel and face homelessness as.'
  • 2014 International Student Exhibition, California Collage of the Arts San Francisco, California, USA - Group show with the international students, showcasing a black and white painting of an interpretation of a tree from life.
  • 2013 Senior Art Exhibition, Guangzhou Nanhu International School Guangzhou, Guangdong, China - This showcase consisted two years of work curated during the International Baccalaureate program.

Volunteering

Volunteer

Queen's House, Royal Museum of Greenwich 

July 2023 - May 2024

Certification

  • 2012- Summer High School + Design Program at California College of the Arts, San Francisco, California
  • 2011 & 2012 - Photography, Hong Kong Film Academy, Hong Kong

Languages

Hindi, English
Native language

Timeline

Project Manager

Legal Surveyors UK
07.2023 - Current

Bookings Coordinator

Legal Surveyors UK
06.2022 - 07.2023

Administrative Assistant

Mercury Global Ltd
09.2019 - 08.2020

Assistant Curator

Museo Camera
08.2019 - 08.2019

Administrative Assistant

National Museum
05.2018 - 07.2019

Exhibhitions Intern

Museum of the African Diaspora
10.2016 - 12.2016

Student Mentor

California College of the Arts
07.2016 - 07.2016

Master of Science - Management

University College of London

Master of Arts - Museum Studies

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Community Arts

California College of The Arts

High School Diploma -

Guangzhou Nanhu International School
Kalyani Vani