Ayşegül Sarıgül

• Organized and hosted gallery talks, workshops, and special events to engage the local community and attract new visitors to the gallery.
• Developed and executed strategic plans to enhance the gallery's profile, expand its audience, and increase its influence within the art world.
• Oversaw daily operations of the gallery, including staff management, budget control, inventory management, and facility maintenance.
• Collaborated with team members to improve overall service quality and guest experience.
• Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.

Curatorial Leadership: Led the curation and installation of exhibitions, ensuring a cohesive and engaging display of artworks that align with the gallery's vision and standards.

Exhibition Planning and Execution: Coordinated and managed all aspects of exhibition planning, including selecting artists, securing artworks, overseeing installation, and organizing opening events.

• Boosted gallery revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and fostering relationships with collectors and art enthusiasts.
• Fostered an inclusive environment by embracing diversity in the artists represented as well as among staff members employed at the gallery.
• Managed daily operations of the gallery, including staffing, budgeting, inventory management, and event coordination.

• Curatorial Research: Conducted in-depth research to support exhibition themes, artist selection, and artwork acquisition, ensuring a high-quality and engaging display.
• Artist Relations: Established and maintained strong relationships with artists, coordinating communication and logistics to facilitate successful exhibitions.
• Text Writing: Authored exhibition-related texts, including catalog essays, wall labels, press releases, and promotional materials, providing clear and engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Assisted in planning, organizing, and executing exhibition projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards were met.
• Marketing and Outreach: Supported the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote exhibitions and events through social media, newsletters, and press outreach.
• Event Coordination: Organized and managed gallery events such as openings, artist talks, and workshops, ensuring smooth operations and positive visitor experiences.
• Community Engagement: Helped to design and deliver programs to engage the local community and broaden the gallery's audience.
• Operational Support: Contributed to the day-to-day operations of the gallery, including managing inventory, overseeing installations, and ensuring the maintenance of gallery spaces.

(In an online art sales platform, managed the website and sales operations, and maintained communication with customers and collectors.)

• Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
• Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
• Generated sales report to help upper management make effective decisions and sales plans.

• Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
• Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
• Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.