Egli Petta

                                                                                           June 2023

To whom it may concern,

I am extremely interested in applying for a role of Visitor Services Operations Manager as I am motivated to work both independently and as part of a team.

I have a gallery and museum background with experience coordinating operational teams within a fast-paced environment. I have excellent organisation and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage various tasks whilst also responding to the daily operational requirements of the gallery expectations as well as to remain calm under pressure. I am comfortable handling a wide range of gallery tasks, particularly drawn to exhibitions and artist research in liaison with other members of staff.

From my most recent role at the Frieze Art Fair I have charged with exhibition logistics and dealt with domestic and international institutions in that vein.
I have carried out various gallery management tasks, client communications, and diary management during my role in Saatchi Gallery.

Alongside a strong focus on safety and leadership, I have a positive attitude with excellent customer service offered to all our visitors including both customers with the highest quality at all times.

I have excellent communication  skills with diplomatic and sensitive approach in dealing with a wide range of people from the general public to artists and lenders and good knowledge of London based and global arts. Always be trustworthy and confident.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

E. Petta

Career History
Frieze Art Fair, Regent's Park, London. Programme Runner 12th until 16th October
2022 and VIP Assistant and tickets 13th until 16th October 2021.
 Demonstrable project management skills with the ability to manage several
projects concurrently, maintaining a flexible approach when working under
pressure and collaborate with the exhibitors booths.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and
manage internal and external relationships throughout the Art Fair.
 Excellent knowledge of galleries and the special independent projects which were
hosted during this year's Fair.
 Work closely with the team leader and provide all the information which is
required to the VIP visitors and clients.
Royal Collection Trust, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA
25th March 2022 until 3rd October 2022
Visitor Services Assistant (Warden role) at Queen's Gallery, The Royal Mews and
Buckingham Palace.
 Providing exceptional meet and greet skills as well as follow up the appropriate
security procedures for all the visitors
 Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of several positions within the
Queen's Gallery and The Royal Mews and the Royal Gardens during the summer
 Provide and support excellent customer service to improve the quality of visitor
engagement within the Royal Collection.
Royal Society of Sculptors, Dora House, 108 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington,
London, SW7 3RA. June until 19th September 2021 (part-time) : Administration and
Gallery Assistant
 Detail-oriented and capable of prioritizing and executing multiple tasks
 Packaging and art sales via the Own Art format.
 Working on my own initiate when needed.
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's HQ, King's Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4SQ
April 2015 – March 2022 Front of House Coordinator Operations
 Operating the till and answering incoming calls, forwarding calls to relevant
departments, the ability to work under pressure both front of house and office
based with flexible approach to provide an efficient, effective and high quality
service at all times.
 Manage reception area, juggle incoming and outgoing phone calls in a bright and
professional manner.
 Interact with gallery employees and clients at all levels
 Creative problem solver with customer related inquiries.
Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE
 

Volunteer Work
Victoria & Albert Museum:
Visitor Host Experience | September 2016 until December 2018
Collection Care Assistant | Curatorial July 2017 (3 months)
London Canal Museum: Retail Assistant | November-December 2014
Athens Olympic Games 2004 and Special Olympics Test Events for Special Olympics
in 2011-Greece
Natural History Museum: Museum Assistant, January until September 2007
Reg Vardy Gallery, Gallery Invigilator in University of Sunderland January – June 2003
Education
September 2007 – July 2008 Postgraduate Diploma in Art Galleries and Museums |
University of Manchester
A practical placement in National Museum of Liverpool on curatorial department.
September 2004 – October 2005 MA Drawing as Process | Kingston University, London,
United Kingdom
September 2000 – June 2003 BA (Hons) Fine Art (2:1) | University of Sunderland,
United Kingdom
Member of The Chamber of Fine Arts in Greece and ICOM (The International Council of
Museums).

Core Competencies & key skills
• Awarded with the scholarship from Rootstein Hopkins Foundation to join a
project Hong Ik University in Seoul-Korea for the Process of Drawing and
calligraphy in Oriental environments.
• Languages: fluency in Greek and English.
• PC Literacy: Microsoft Packages and excellent use of Social Media.