Project Manager @ - Coordinate domestic and international fine art shipping projects requiring services from multiple departments of Crozier Fine Arts in-house services - Act as client liaison, organize logistics of project, create work-orders, and communicate client requirements to individual departments as appropriate for project completion - Understand compliancy with regulations as required for import/export shipments such as, IACSSP, US customs, Fish & Wildlife, IPPC, etc. - Communicate project completion to client in a timely manner, provide any documentation requested by client such as completed waybills, shipping documents, inventory reports, etc. - Create invoice for all services provided and handle any client requests/concerns post-invoicing From February 2015 to Present (11 months) Client Services @ -Organize logistics for collections, deliveries, installations, and/or storage for clients such as art galleries, interior designers, art advisors, and private individuals; local, domestic, and international shipments -Create Work Orders and communicate client requirements to individual departments as appropriate for shipment completion -Review, maintain and accurately update inventory for clients to access remotely -File all insurance claims and oversee entire process to completion; experienced problem solver, ability to resolve disputes to customer satisfaction -Provided support during special events onsite at Mana Fine Arts such as “Open Studios” for resident artists From February 2014 to February 2015 (1 year 1 month) Office Manager @ -Maintain production schedule and ensure each shipment is handled with utmost care and efficiency; facilitate communication between the main office, warehouse, and dispatch -File all insurance claims and oversee entire process to completion; resolve disputes to customer satisfaction -Manage shipping projects for large corporate accounts; from artwork to machinery to lab equipment to store display materials -Work directly under franchise owners and provide support for sales staff, shop employees and dispatch From June 2013 to February 2014 (9 months) Client Manager @ - Coordinate logistics for collections, deliveries, installations, and/or storage for high-end clients such as interior designers, architects, and private individuals - Work in conjunction with all company departments to ensure client needs are met and surpassed - Review, maintain, and accurately update inventory reports for clients - Implement company procedures for proper handling, transport, and documentation of client inventories in and out of storage From February 2013 to June 2013 (5 months) Project Manager @ - Coordinate domestic and international fine art shipping projects requiring services from multiple departments of Crozier Fine Arts in-house services - Act as client liaison, organize logistics of project, create work-orders, and communicate client requirements to individual departments as appropriate for project completion - Understand compliancy with regulations as required for import/export shipments such as, IACSSP, US customs, Fish & Wildlife, IPPC, etc. - Communicate project completion to client in a timely manner, provide any documentation requested by client such as completed waybills, shipping documents, inventory reports, etc. - Create invoice for all services provided and handle any client requests/concerns post-invoicing From September 2010 to February 2013 (2 years 6 months) Client Services - temp position @ - Greeting and assisting clients at the 450 Park Ave. location - Answering and fielding phone calls - General organization and preparation on auction day - Bids responsibilities during and after auctions - Sell catalogs, keeping track of sales and gratis - Provide support to other departments when requested From December 2010 to December 2010 (1 month) Assistant to Business Owner/Floral Designer @ - Assists in creative advertising campaign - Responsible for placing orders with vendors and all follow-up - Ensures outstanding product quality before leaving the shop - Coordinate events and corporate functions such as Bloomingdale’s Fashion Show in Wayne, NJ, the Ramapo College of NJ yearly fundraiser, and the annual Chilton Hospital Foundation charity gala - Assist owner with bridal consultations and event planning From October 2006 to December 2010 (4 years 3 months) Volunteer @ - Resident expert for honoree James Rosenquist’s Live Auction lot - Spotter during Live Auction - Runner during Live Auction From November 2010 to November 2010 (1 month) Intern for Auction Specialist, Gracie Mansion @ - Directly assist Ms. Mansion with any correspondence between clients, galleries, dealers, etc. - Research and write artist biographies to upload into the artnet database - Provide outstanding client service, including personally photographing artworks and uploading jpegs to the website - Catalogue artworks and write lot descriptions - Contact artist foundations, estates, catalogue raisonnes, etc. concerning authenticity of artworks From March 2010 to May 2010 (3 months) Office Manager @ Office Manager of the Executive Mall Management Office at The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, NJ - Manage and oversee all daily office operations - Perform all duties related to Accounts Payable/Receivable with precision - Prepare extensive correspondence and written communication with all Temporary Tenants - Maintain perfect file records, ensuring important documents can be accessed quickly - Oversee payroll, taxes, and all accounting, ensuring meticulous accuracy and attention to detail - Provide exemplary, professional customer contact and service at all times - Directly assist Mall Manager with all aspects of office administration and management - Reconcile multiple accounts and financial statements on a monthly basis - Create comprehensive, concise reports, and correspondence - Experienced problem solver, ability to resolve disputes to customer satisfaction From August 2007 to October 2009 (2 years 3 months) Head Floral Designer/Billing Clerk @ The Flower Shop - Franklin Lakes and Wayne, NJ - Head designer of fresh/silk floral arrangements - Creator of indoor/outdoor displays - Responsible for scheduling and supervising part-time help, taking inventory of department monthly, product ordering/special orders - Responsible for verification and accuracy of warehouse shipments, outside vendor shipments, and all store-to-store transfers - Compile and issue reports specific to various types of billing discrepancies From June 2001 to October 2007 (6 years 5 months) Intern @ - Responsible for cataloguing and inventory of new/existing pieces to collection - Revamped existing database using File Maker Pro - Reorganized entire research library for increased efficiency From January 2006 to October 2006 (10 months)

MA, Art Market: Principles and Practices @ Fashion Institute of Technology From 2009 to 2011 BA, Visual Arts - Concentrating in Art History @ Ramapo College of New Jersey From 2002 to 2006 Allison Mital is skilled in: Research, Art History, Project Management, Problem Solving, Close Attention to Detail, Superior Client Service, Logistics Management