Briana Middleton
Malibu
Summary
Resourceful Art/Production and Client Relations professional with over 15 years of combined experience in art management, production design, and wellness hospitality sales. Skilled in coordinating creative projects, managing client communications, and ensuring high standards of service and confidentiality for diverse clientele, including high net-worth and celebrity guests.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Associate
Rythmia Life Advancement Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Served as a key member of the sales team, assisting guests in booking wellness and transformation retreats.
- Conducted detailed intake assessments via phone to ensure suitability and alignment with program requirements.
- Collaborated closely with the medical team to review guest information and ensure safe enrollment in programs.
- Managed inbound and outbound sales calls, acting as the main point of contact from initial inquiry through post-retreat follow-up.
- Provided personalized communication and follow-up via email for rebookings and continued engagement.
- Maintained confidentiality and implemented privacy protocols for high net-worth and celebrity clientele, including secure handling of sensitive medical information.
- Supported a high-volume client base with empathy, professionalism, and discretion, ensuring each guest’s comfort and trust throughout the process.
Production Assistant
RP&D;, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Supported Production Designer/Art Director with initial concepts and design layouts for client presentations.
- Booked crew, arranged travel, and provided logistical support throughout fabrication and installation phases.
- Ordered materials and coordinated trucking and transfers to job sites.
- Liaised with subcontractors, organized invoicing and documentation, and facilitated final payments.
- Processed and filed quarterly sales tax returns.
- Assisted with bid processes, budgeting, job costing and final invoicing.
Art Manager / Assistant
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Managed all phases of the reproduction process and served as primary correspondence on behalf of the Artist.
- Oversaw commissions and client communications from initial inquiry through final delivery.
- Managed relationships with galleries and representation partners.
- Coordinated framing, installation, and presentation materials for exhibitions and events.
- Designed and maintained the Artist’s website; organized studio operations and promotional visits.
- Planned and scheduled Artist events, lectures and charitable donations.
Skills
- Production Coordination
- Art/Design Support
- Scheduling & Logistics
- Client Relations & Sales
- Vendor & Subcontractor Management
- Intake Assessment & Guest Onboarding
- Invoicing & Payments
- Budget Support & Job Costing
- Materials Procurement
- Gallery/Exhibition Prep
- Artwork Documentation & Reproduction
- High net-worth client handling
- Confidentiality & Privacy Protocols
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
Timeline
Senior Sales Associate
Rythmia Life Advancement Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
Production Assistant
RP&D;, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2020
Art Manager / Assistant
01.2008 - 01.2020
Qualifications
- Outstanding interpersonal skills grounded in trust, empathy, and professionalism.
- Strong organization and time management with meticulous attention to detail.
- Creative, self-motivated, and goal-oriented, consistently achieving goals under tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to multitask and problem-solve in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Experienced in supporting and maintaining discretion with high-profile clientele.
- Reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to ensuring exceptional client experiences and operational excellence.