Business Experience

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• Oversee all corporate operations for 180 real estate agents, 20+ employees & 10 independent contractors 
• Responsible for industry-leading retention rate of 80% and 95% stakeholder satisfaction
• Managed successful relocation to, renovation of, and all ongoing operations at 27,000 sq. ft. Midtown office
• Led all talent acquisition efforts, achieving a 33% close rate and reducing time-to-fill by 50% 
• Key member of senior leadership team that designed and implemented leadership development programs, including Traction, resulting in enhanced management capabilities and increased leadership effectiveness
• Organized and hosted more than 40 company in-office and outside events
• Rapidly progressed to a leadership role; initially hired Operations Manager in 2019 

• Represent and work with artists on project management, business development and sales 
• Develop and guide implementation of business solutions and marketing strategies
• Collaborate on planning & development of projects and pricing strategies

• VIP relations and database management
• Correspondence with galleries and cultural partners as well as collectors and curators 
• Coordination of VIP events, assistance with VIP programming and stage talks, outreach to cultural partners, and assistance with the docent program

• Supervised on-site build-out and staff of over 20 employees/interns
• Exhibitor relationship manager to over 90 dealers and vendors, successfully fielding sensitive and pressing matters 
• Liaison to exhibitors, partners, show service providers and suppliers

• Organized, managed and implemented programming & events during Print Week 
• Responsible for gallery/guest registrations, RSVP, database and reporting 
• Hired, trained and managed staff to run Ticketing and Will Call desks
• Managed Eventbrite services including technology setup and dismantling 

•  Responsible for VIP relations and coordinated pre-show logistics and planning related to VIPs
• Accountable for VIP surveys, requests and informational inquires during the fair

•  Provided global public relations and operations management consulting for clients in diverse industries 
• Responsible for the origination, writing and editing of press releases, information coordination and dissemination to media sources in the relevant industry
• Assisted clients in creating and/or editing materials, corporate profiles, websites, business plans and presentations
• Worked in close collaboration with directors, management, legal counsel and auditors
• Operations assistance in the form of project management, travel and event organization

•  Oversaw subscription services and fulfillment operations to more than 50,000 newsletter subscribers
• Oversaw an outsourced fulfillment center staff of over 15 people
• Managed and coordinated financial media exposure for the firm and Dr. Stephen Leeb, a money manager, financial expert and author
• Organized investment conferences, speaking opportunities and financial trade show participation
• Contributing Editor for The Complete Investor, a monthly financial newsletter  

•  Planned conferences and seminars attended by over 200 participants
• Arranged press conferences and concert receptions
• Negotiated with major sponsors and benefactors resulting in cost savings
• Developed conference programs, speaker recruitment and written materials

-  Masters Degree, Art Business  

-   Bachelor of Business Administration, Operations Management 

Founder and Board Member of non-profit organization focused on supporting the achievements of the Jewish people past, present and future.  

Member of the Board of Advisers and Sponsor for a 30+ year old Museum, which has been renovated and reopened with a new focus on art and culture from traditional to contemporary art of the 20th and 21st centuries.