1. Braun Serra
26 Woodbine St. Brooklyn, NY braunserra@gmail.com 404-663-2555
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant, Gallery Assistant, Receptionist, Curator, Art Handler and Installer for over 6 years
and have been studying and creating art for over twenty years. Strong understanding of gallery assistance
and preparations for exhibitions. Experienced in filing, mailing, and researching. Always enthusiastic to
discuss the art work with guests and patrons.
Areas of Expertise
Gallery Assistant: Assisting with any basic support of the director or owner of the gallery. Running errands
for supplies and other general purposes. Assisted in planning and organizing of special events and
openings. Knowledge in Mac/PC, ArtBase, Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and Word.
Receptionist: Answering and returning of phone calls. Updating data and mailing list. Packing and sending
out of mail to clients, associates, and other galleries. Gathering information and images to assemble gallery
catalog.
Curator: Greeting guests and assisting with art inquiries. Research artists, exhibitions, and any important
news in the art world. Discussing art with viewers. Promote sales with enthusiasm, knowledge, and love of
art.
Art Handler: Very thorough yet gentle handling, hanging, or packing art works. Always attentive to handling
art with care as to not damage or compromise the works. Experienced with art hanging and assembling
large-scale installations.
Artist: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design in painting and sculpture. Well educated
in art history and art media of all types. Always happy to discuss art with gallery attendants and clients.
Consistently passionate about researching contemparty art.
Experience
Personal/Office Assistant 2009- Present (part time)
Eileen Sharaga New York, NY
• Handle a variety of personal and administrative functions for a dynamic entrepreneur. This includes,
appointment scheduling, organization of client database, social media, and multiple priorities for
effective workflow.
• Run personal and business errands, social calendar, prepare outgoing packages, tracked deliveries,
and other household functions.
• Adviser in aesthetic of fashion and personal styling. Handle all online purchases which includes
clothing, accessories, gifts…
• Personal shopper for art, sculpture, and other home accessories. Designed and decorated multiple
rooms in apartment and office.
Assistant To The Owner 2011- 2014
Lisa Jones Style Bronxville, NY
• Assistant Buyer to the owner during holiday/high season
• Increased revenue by creating client books and contacting top customers
• Designed and installed elaborate hand made displays
• When working in store, assisted customers with all shopping needs
• Calling other stores to see if we needed to reorder items or to see how well they were selling
• Collaboration with co-workers to create promotions and events
• Managed sales team and trained new employees in POS system and daily routines

2. Gallery Assistant January – April 2012
Andrew Edlin Gallery New York, NY
• Updating mailing list and client database. Registering new information into system. Answering phone
calls and taking messages.
• Greeting guests at reception and giving any basic information about the artist they inquired.
• Buying refreshment and setting up for open gallery night.
• Assisted in wrapping, boxing, and delivering art works to exhibitions. Experienced in hanging and
installing works.
Museum Office Assistant January - March 2008
The Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, GA
• Filing important documents and assisting with organization.
• Assistance in storing fine works of art.
• Mailing and stuffing envelopes.
Gallery Assistant/Researcher June - August 2007
Desoto row gallery, Savannah, GA
• Receptionist and greeter. Took messages for the owner.
• Help set up website and make flyers for gallery events.
• Art researcher and artist recruiter.
• Art handler and installer
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelors Of Fine Arts, 2008
Major: painting Minor: sculpture
Exhibitions
2015- Dixon Place – New York, NY
2014- Outer Field – New York, NY
2014- English Kills – Brooklyn, NY
2013 – 17 Frost – Brooklyn, NY
2012/14- Bushwick Open Studios – Brooklyn, NY
2012- Juried Show – Greenpoint Gallery – Brooklyn, NY
2010- Everything Must Go - Brooklyn Fire Proof -Brooklyn, NY
2008 -Senior Show -Alexander Hall -Savannah, GA
2007 -Deconstructed: Photo Assemblage Arts -Desoto Row Gallery - Savannah, GA
2006- Vernissage - Studio Deux -Lacoste, France
2006-Annual Welding Showcase -Boundary Hall –Savannah, GA
2005- The Boundary Installation -Boundary Hall -Savannah, GA
2005-2008 Open Studio -Alexander Hall -Savannah, GA
Weekly net salary: $750 (neg)