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Submitted by kyrah.reddey on Tue, 10/07/2014 - 21:35
Covering Message: 

 

Dear Hiring Manager,

 

 

 

I have recently completed my Masters in History of Art and Art World Practice with an emphasis in Art, Style and Design, from Christie’s Education in London; and I am inquiring after any available positions which would allow me to gain experience in the art world. My qualifications allow me to bring the following skills to the position:

 

  • Photographing, cataloguing and posting auction items online for sale when working at Witherells Inc.

  • Assisting Mandy Sabbadini with appraisals and research 

  • Phenomenal organizational skills

  • CAGA (Certified Appraisers Guild of America) Personal Property Certified Appraiser

  • Enthusiastic and flexible

 

The employers and professors I have worked for and with previously can attest to my dedication and willingness to learn new skills. I genuinely love art and want to work in the art world in any capacity. By completing my MLitt at Christie’s Education I have been able to gain a better understanding of all the various facets of the art world, while cementing my interest in becoming a member the commercial art industry. I look forward to becoming an integral part of your organizations team, while expanding my knowledge base. 

 

I have attached my resume below which provides additional information about my skills and experience

 

 

 

Thank you very much for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

Kyrah Reddey

Title:

  • Mrs
Full Name: 
Kyrah Reddey
Age: 
25

Specialty:

  • Administration
Professional Title: 
Arts Administration
Language: 
English

Country:

  • United States

US State:

  • California

My City:

  • Davis

Willing to Relocate:

  • Yes
Work Experience: 

 

 

Mar. 2013-October 2014            Independent Contactor at Witherells Inc

 

  • Catalogue, photograph, post and ship items on Ebay.com  and Igavelauctions.com

  • Administrative duties such as: invoicing, shipping, receiving and client communications

  • Assist in conducting and writing appraisals

  • Clerk for live auctions

  • Consignment Intake, Consignment Controller for live auctions

    Mar. 2013-Present                     Hostess at Black Bear Diner

  • Ensure the comfort and happiness of our customers through excellent customer service

  • Ensure the smooth running of the front of the house through exceptional planning and organizational skills

  • Provide support to all staff within restaurant

 

March 2014-As Needed             Research Asst. for Mandy Sabbadini at Sabbadini Appraisals 

 

  • Assist with appraisal research using online resources such as worthpoint.com and liveauctioneers.com

  • Assist with appraisal appointments

 

April 2013-As Needed               Photography Assistant for Dave Brooks Photography

 

  • Assist in coordinating photo concepts

  • Preparing shots and editing photographs to be used in auctions.

    April. 2010- May. 2010              Internship, Gallery S.A.L.E.S, Rome Italy

  • Assist in cataloguing unsold works for storage

  • Review and edit translated drafts of artist biographies for publication online and in gallery

  • Assist in researching artist biographies for press releases

Education: 

 

 

Sept. 2011- Sept. 2012                          Christie’s Education, London England

 

MLitt in History of Art and Art World Practice with emphasis in Art, Style and Design

 

Sept. 2007- May. 2011                           Whittier College, Whittier California

 

Bachelor of Arts: History of Art and History with a French Minor

Other Info: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transferable Skills:

 

 

 

  • Cataloguing acquired at Christie’s Education, London and through job experience

  • Personal property appraisal, certified through the Certified Appraisers Guild of America (CAGA)

  • Language skills: French (working knowledge)

  • IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft package and Mac products

  • Photographing works of art to be published online

 

Key Achievements:

 

 

  • Became a certified personal property appraiser through the Certified Appraisers Guild of America (CAGA) Summer 2013

  • Graduated with my MLitt from Christie’s Education, London granted through the University of Glasgow, Fall 2012

  • President of Phi Alpha Theta (History Honour Society) 2010-2011

  • Graduated Whittier College Cum Laude in History of Art and History with a Minor in French 2011

  • Presented at the Southern California Conference of Undergraduate Research in November 2010

 

* References Available Upon Request