Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Hye Rin Seo

Wellington,AUK

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Art Curator

PKM Gallery
Seoul
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Participated in art fairs and attended special events.
  • Collaborated closely with curators to select pieces for upcoming exhibitions or installations.
  • Managed relationships with artists and other stakeholders involved in the gallery operations.
  • Organized artist files and archival materials in database.
  • Coordinated mailing invitations to publicize events at art gallery.
  • Planned and organized acquisition, storage and exhibition of collections and related materials.
  • Researched and secured touring work for exhibitions.
  • Organized and curated exhibitions of work from local artists, as well as international artists.
  • Set up exhibition and event spaces to install pieces for display.
  • Processed sold artwork for shipment and followed up with clients to confirm arrival.
  • Arranged insurance for gallery pieces.
  • Organized collections and exhibitions, ensuring that artwork was displayed properly.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.

Curatorial Intern

National Art Museum of Korea
Seoul
03.2015 - 06.2015
  • Selected exhibition themes and designs while developing exhibit materials.
  • Researched and secured touring work for exhibitions.
  • Attended meetings with curators, researchers, and conservators to discuss current projects.

Curatorial Assistant

Yoo Lizzy Craft Museum
Seoul
10.2012 - 02.2013
  • Organized and maintained artifacts in the collection including cataloguing, labeling, tagging, packing and unpacking items for storage or exhibition.
  • Coordinated with curators on design of exhibits to ensure accuracy of content.
  • Assisted visitors with navigating the museum, answering questions and providing information.
  • Assisted in the organization of archival materials, such as documents and photographs.
  • Scanned documents into digital format, translated documents in English.
  • Created digital archives for storage, retrieval, and preservation purposes.
  • Created lesson plans based on current and relevant topics in museum education.

Exhibition Assistant

KOTRA (Korea trade-investment promotion agency)
Seoul
11.2011 - 11.2012
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create successful promotion plans that align with business objectives.
  • Maintained company websites updating with new products and corporate announcements as necessary.
  • Created design concepts and sample layouts using knowledge of layout and design principles.
  • Managed and uploaded company website and SNS tools.
  • Participated business exhibition as an event organizer.

Exhibition Assistant

Seoul Arts Center
Seoul
09.2011 - 10.2011
  • Inspected venues prior to events to ensure that they meet safety standards.
  • Assisted in designing and setting up exhibition displays.
  • Inspected exhibit items regularly and determined necessity of restoration or professional repair.
  • Provided support to exhibition staff during the event setup, operation and breakdown.
  • Greeted visitors at the entrance of the exhibition venue.
  • Assisted in creating a positive environment by providing excellent customer service throughout an event or exhibition.

English Tutor

EJ Plus English Institution
Seoul
04.2011 - 07.2011
  • Organized activities that allowed for interactive learning experiences for all levels of learners.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress.
  • Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Taught students how to study, take notes, and complete test questions.
  • Taught Adults in diverse level.

English Instructor

Toss English Institution
Seoul
11.2010 - 03.2011
  • Built student confidence through positive reinforcement.
  • Taught students how to study, take notes, and complete test questions.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress.
  • Worked one-on-one with struggling students to shore up learning in specific skills and concepts.

Education

Master of Arts - Art History, Criticism, And Conservation

Hong Ik University
Seoul
02-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Design Studies

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
02-2010

Avonside Girls' High School
Christchurch, NZ
02-2004

Skills

  • Art Gallery Management
  • Contemporary Art Instruction
  • Art Exhibition Displaying
  • Digital Archiving
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Computer Skills
  • Creative Direction
  • Mixed Media

Certification

  • NZ TESOL certificate
  • Driving license

Languages

English
Professional
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary

Timeline

Art Curator

PKM Gallery
09.2015 - 07.2017

Curatorial Intern

National Art Museum of Korea
03.2015 - 06.2015

Curatorial Assistant

Yoo Lizzy Craft Museum
10.2012 - 02.2013

Exhibition Assistant

KOTRA (Korea trade-investment promotion agency)
11.2011 - 11.2012

Exhibition Assistant

Seoul Arts Center
09.2011 - 10.2011

English Tutor

EJ Plus English Institution
04.2011 - 07.2011

English Instructor

Toss English Institution
11.2010 - 03.2011

Master of Arts - Art History, Criticism, And Conservation

Hong Ik University

Bachelor of Arts - Design Studies

Victoria University of Wellington

Avonside Girls' High School
Hye Rin Seo