EXPERIENCE

AEA CONSULTING, NEW YORK + ROME
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

VITTORIO CALBRESE, NEW YORK CITY, NY
FOUNDER
Strategy and Management Consulting for nonprofit organizations, family offices and art collectors
Appraisals, Collection Management, and Artist & Estate Stewardship
Cultural Partnerships for heritage and luxury brands

MAGAZZINO ITALIAN ART, COLD SPRING, NY + NYC
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 2023-2024
FOUNDING DIRECTOR, 2015-2023

Leadership & Strategy

• Led development of museum’s strategic direction, resulting in launch and consistent growth of local, statewide, national, and international impact

• Supervised construction of museum building (25,000 sq.ft.), collaborating with founders and stakeholders, guaranteeing the successful launch of institution

• Led expansion of museum campus (13,000 sq.ft), collaborating with architects, contractors, and staff

• Successfully orchestrated opening event of Robert Olnick Pavilion including launch of Café Silvia and design store

• Led transformation from private initiative to museum, collaborating with legal advisors and board of trustees to obtain 501(c)(3) status, and concurrently established governance structure

Management

• Supervised and supported diverse team of 35 across museum operations, resulting in 20% decrease in staff turnover and 30% increase in employee satisfaction each year

• Promoted work culture of collaboration and inclusion, implementing team-building exercises and diversity training, resulting in increase in employee morale and 20% decrease in staff turnover

• Implemented cost-saving measures without compromising quality of exhibitions and programs resulting in reduced costs by 30% of overall operating budget by 2023

Fundraising

• Introduced and executed creative fundraising approaches, leading to substantial upswing in yearly revenue from corporate sponsorships, memberships, foundations, and individual contributions

• Built strategic partnerships with several Italian Heritage brands consisting in joint exhibitions and events (ISAIA, Maison Valentino, Campari USA, Kartell, Alessi, Bitossi Ceramiche. Montenegro, Cipriani among others)

Community Building

• Cultivated network of community partnerships, leading to collaborations with 10 local organizations, resulting in increase in community engagement and participation in museum programs

• Initiated community engagement initiatives, including free admission days, cultural festivals, and collaborative projects with local organizations

• Established and nurtured relationships with Italian diplomatic community in the U.S., leading to 15+ programs and partnerships with Embassy of Italy in Washington, Consulate General & Italian Cultural Institute in NYC, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU, and Italy’s Permanent Mission to the UN

Curation and Programming

• Conceived and structured museum’s program, curating and meticulously organizing 26 ambitious art & design exhibitions and over 70 programs that garnered positive reviews from art critics and media outlets

• Introduced public programs specifically designed to promote diversity, inclusion, and social justice, fostering a deeper understanding of Italian colonialism and immigration

• Established the Germano Celant Research Center, coordinating the setup of equipment, cataloguing of books and special collections, database, and fellowship program guidelines

PR/Marketing/Communication

• Acted as official spokesperson and chief advocate, representing museum’s interests in media interviews, public speaking engagements, and community events

• Served as public face of the institution, enhancing museum’s visibility and recognition through over 40 media interviews, 70 public events, and 20 government agency meetings

• Led development of brand identity working along with stakeholders and graphic designers

• Developed and executed comprehensive communications plan utilizing social media, traditional channels, newsletters, and website

OLNICK SPANU COLLECTION, GARRISON NY + NYC
DIRECTOR

• Researched and acquired works of art by historical and emerging artists for the collection

• Maintained accurate and organized record keeping and collection database

• Organized exhibitions and events feauturing works from the collections and loans

• Directed and managed the Olnick Spanu Art Program, an annual initiative featuring site-specific outdoor art commissions for Italian artists in Garrison, NY

BOSI CONTEMPORARY, NYC
DIRECTOR

• Directed gallery administration, budgeting, finance, and accounting

• Curated and organized exhibition program

• Managed team of 5, clerical and maintenance staff, along with consultants and collaborators

2024 — NOW

2024 — NOW

2015 — 2024

2015 — 2018

2013 — 2015

ENGLISH: Fluent
ITALIAN: Native Level
SPANISH: Basic

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