Laura G. Einstein
Manager @The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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WORK HISTORY
Manager @The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY, US
Manager, Mezzanine GalleryHired to re-energize and manage retail operations for the Mezzanine Gallery, initially a sq. ft. space.Year 1, generated nearly $800K revenue by de-cluttering space; engaging first-rate artists to participate in a publishing program; leveraging Nakashima furniture (for consignment fee) to create an elegant/comfortable setting; and soliciting new vendors, master printers and galleries. Year 2/3, generated 2.5+ million in revenue by managing the creation and sale of The Met\'s 150th Print Portfolio.Doubled exhibition space to roughly sq. ft, installing original prints throughout the Museum.Engaged a broader audience to visit the gallery.Bridged retail initiatives by liaising across the myriad departments that comprise The Met.
EDUCATION
Denison University
BA, History of Art
The Ohio State University
MA, Asian Art
SKILLS
ABOUT LAURA G. EINSTEIN
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIPBoard Relations • Fiscal Diligence • Operations • Fundraising • Programs/ExhibitionsRespected arts professional with relevant BA/MA degrees, and The Met/Columbia Leadership Program, Class of 2023 Certificate• Well-established record of strategic development, curatorial expertise, fundraising successes, programming innovation and governance at diverse art institutions and nonprofits. Skilled in board relations, outreach and artist cultivation. Multiple entrepreneurial and operational successes with museums, galleries, and arts/educational venues. Bring energy, collaboration and dedication to all challenges.• Executive/managerial positions at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP), Yale University Art Gallery (YUAG) and New Canaan Library with focus on establishing/advancing shared vision, nurturing board relationships and forging consensus among diverse stakeholders. • At The Met, engaged directors, curators, scholars and dealers at institutions to bring in revenue of in 2022, along with enlivening the gallery space with artists from within The Met\'s collection through the Gallery\'s focus on the sale of fine-art prints.• Upgraded operations, capital investments and fiscal management at The Met, CCP, and New Canaan Library.• Nearly 10 years curating at YUAG. Forged strong relationships with Governing Board, donors, scholars and other University stakeholders. Noted Asian Art Lecturer with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.• Strategic Planning • Collaborative Curatorial Leadership • Major Exhibitions • Innovative Programs • LecturesDonor & VIP Relations • Alliances & Partnerships • Policy Development • Intellectual PropertyBudget Management • Grant Management • Team Leadership
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