Masako Afolabi
London
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director
Rele Gallery
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Jointly instigated an innovative project in 2016 to encourage, mentor and promote budding artists worldwide
- Managing multifunctional teams of nine core staff with additional subcontractors, recruiting training and evaluating performance fostering enthusiasm and mutual support at all levels
- Increased revenue by 50% through a revitalized staffing structure, matching personnels to roles, boosting morale of staff and increasing job satisfaction
- Sources suppliers for a range of specialist services, merchandise and material, negotiating contracts, costs, logistics and continually assessing quality and resolving issues to maintain requisite standard
Senior Manager
Rele Gallery
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Through artist development strategies, I grew the permanent artists portfolio from 2 to 8 artists, representing a 300% increase
- This increase included demonstrating my ability to manage a diverse artists roster and their clients.
Gallery Manager: Administrator
Rele Gallery
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Originally recruited to curate the premises and front-of-house organization, I implemented a data-driven approach to enhance visitor engagement
- This resulted in a 200% increase in repeat visits, positive reviews and visitor engagement.
Soka Gakkai
- A support network for practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism and a global Buddhist movement for peace, education and cultural exchange
- Facilitated 20+ collaborative sessions between seniors and youth and children, creating an inclusive atmosphere that enhanced community engagement by 40% and improved the well-being of participants by 40%.
Education
Master of Arts - Museums Galleries and Contemporary Culture
University of Westminster London
London, United Kingdom09.2022
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Hard Skills: Customer Relationship Management - Implementing customer feedback to improve service quality therefore enhancing customer service
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) - Maintained accurate records in company’s database
- Managed invoices, processed payment and maintained financial records using accounting software tools (Invoicely, Xero)
- Soft Skills: Communicate effectively with multi-functional teams to align with an objective
- Prioritized tasks, managed schedule and ensured deadline were met.
Certification
Advance Diploma in Project Management - Institute of Commercial Management
Timeline
Associate Director
Rele Gallery
06.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Manager
Rele Gallery
06.2018 - 06.2020
Gallery Manager: Administrator
Rele Gallery
06.2015 - 06.2018
Soka Gakkai
Master of Arts - Museums Galleries and Contemporary Culture
University of Westminster London
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