Camilla Johnston
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager and Executive Assistant
One Nine Productions and Celadon Pictures
10.2024 - Current
- Project Manager and Executive Assistant at two new production companies for principles, owner and professional actor.
- Assisted with daily production logistics and organized lead's daily set logistics.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Updated spreadsheets to track, analyze, and report on current projects.
- Managed production and executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed projects timelines and information from procurement to execution.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Associate Director and Co-Artist Liaison
Gagosian
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Associate Director at the premier, global art gallery where yearly revenue amounts to approximately $1 billion.
- Co-Liaison for three artists and/or artist's estates, coordinating artist exhibitions and provide administrative, logistical, and project management support.
- Lead and support sales initiatives, including drafting consignment agreements, selecting artworks for offers, raising invoices, coordinating
payment on invoices, and coordinating artwork shipments with various departments. - Client liaison support and manage day-to-day relationships with their offices (execute and track consignment agreements, offers, invoices, and
payments, and liaise with the registrar department for shipping and installation schedules for sold artworks). - Project manager for Jane Fonda Presents: Art for a Safe and Healthy California - large scale benefit exhibition and auction.
- Oversaw external event coordination and invoices, including Museum Galas and Benefits, Charity Auctions, and Artist Events.
- Beverly Hills liaison for Global Press team, coordinating on site arrangements and personnel.
- Liaise with global departments including accounting, legal, and operations.
- Support senior team in developing strategic plans and recommendations for clients and the gallery. Conduct market research and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Oversee all artwork in Beverly Hills Gallery for Private View.
- Trained new employees and oversaw the internship program.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Reviewed proposed regulatory changes and evaluated potential impacts on business operations.
Associate
Coleman Art Projects
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Associate for an art advisory firm working with private and institutional art collections.
- Responsible for market and art historical research on potential acquisitions and sales, including auction house and gallery proposals.
- Supported senior team in developing strategic business plans and recommendations for clients.
- Maintain client and company records.
- Responsible for communication with and management of contractors including conservators, art handlers, installers, and all other related professionals.
- Responsible for communications with client lawyers, financial advisors, accountants, and all other team members.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates, and approvals from local, state, and federal agencies.
- Conducted market research and analyzed data to identify trends and opportunities for business growth. Utilized financial modeling techniques to create forecasting models and evaluate investment opportunities.
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.
Sales Director
The Lapis Press
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Increased sales (30%) for the company to both private and institutional collectors.
- Developed relationships with three new, emerging artists to expand and diversify the roster.
- Established new relationships with galleries and institutions for print-for-hire jobs.
- Managed all e-sales on Artsy, ArtNet, ArtSpace Built new company website and database. Managed all social media and electronic mailings.
- Stepped in as interim project manager during Covid.
- Proposed new marketing and promotional strategies, including different art fairs.
- Managed memberships with all industry organizations such as IFPAD, and Gallery Platform, LA.
Education
Master of Arts - Business And Art
Claremont Graduate University & Sotheby's
Claremont, CA12-2015
Bachelor of Arts - History And Philosophy
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2014
Skills
- Adobe Suite Photoshop and InDesign
- Canva
- Microsoft Suite
- Editing
- Database management
- Expense reporting software
- Project tracking
- Workforce training
- Project development
Timeline
Project Manager and Executive Assistant
One Nine Productions and Celadon Pictures
10.2024 - Current
Associate Director and Co-Artist Liaison
Gagosian
10.2021 - 10.2024
Associate
Coleman Art Projects
03.2021 - 10.2021
Sales Director
The Lapis Press
02.2020 - 03.2021
Master of Arts - Business And Art
Claremont Graduate University & Sotheby's
Bachelor of Arts - History And Philosophy
University of San Diego
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