Van Der Plas Gallery

Gallery Assistant l New York, New York Jul. 2025 - Aug. 2025

• Authored provenance research and institutional-grade biographical dossiers for Al Diaz, co-creator of the seminal SAMO project with Jean-Michel Basquiat, to support private sales and museum acquisitions

• Managed HNW collector and institutional relations within the contemporary market, providing bespoke advisory and supporting fine art sales execution

• Spearheaded digital strategies to international collector outreach and elevate the cultural visibility of the gallery’s roster

FITZ & CO

Media Intern l New York, New York Jun. 2025 - Jul. 2025

• Synthesized VIP and institutional intelligence from Art Basel Switzerland to support private wealth management and global luxury brand strategy

• Coordinated editorial deadlines with The New York Times, Financial Times, and Vogue to secure high-impact coverage within the global media landscape

• Executed press strategy and market research, positioning institutions at the intersection of contemporary art and the UHNW sector

Nicolla Hewitt Communications                                    Jun. 2023 - Sep. 2024

Executive Assistant l New York, New York

• Led strategic communications campaigns for the Prime Minister of Cambodia, orchestrating critical cultural diplomacy and global press engagement

• Directed the international media rollout for the 2024 Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards, managing relations for renowned figures including Hillary Clinton and Diane von Furstenberg

• Secured a 60 Minutes segment on the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities; coordinated with legal teams to spotlight substantive issues of restitution and provenance law

DONT WALK Fashion May. 2023 - Sep. 2024

Committee Member l St Andrews, Scotland

• Orchestrated front-of-house operations for 1,000+ guests for the UK’s largest student-run fashion show as recognized by Vogue, overseeing a 50-person team to execute seamless event logistics and maintain brand standards

• Analyzed past contributions from Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, and Raf Simons to inform creative direction and bridge historical narratives with contemporary trends

• Generated £143,000 in income, facilitating £24,000 in charitable donations for the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project

Smithhouse Strategy Jun. 2024 - Aug. 2024

Public Relations Intern l New York, New York

• Coordinated White House logistics for the Queer Eye cast and Vice President Kamala Harris, managing sensitive communications and protocol for a landmark cultural event

• Conducted comprehensive media coverage for accounts including HBO, National Geographic, and Apple TV+ to amplify brand visibility for 12 Emmy-nominated clients

Sorelle Gallery of Fine Art Jun. - Aug. 2023

Gallery Assistant l Westport, Connecticut

• Generated $100,000+ in revenue through bespoke advisory and the cultivation of long-term collector relationships

• Managed gallery operations and institutional relations, acting as the primary liaison for collectors while maintaining meticulous inventory accuracy

• Leveraged Shopify and 1stDibs to drive digital strategy, designing premier assets to optimize global visibility and e-commerce growth

Petra Farm May. - Jun. 2023 & 2024

Estate Operations l Paros, Greece

• Organized luxury hospitality experiences for an agritourism estate, elevating guest engagement through immersion in Cycladic heritage

• Researched regional antiquities and Parian marble history, contextualizing the relationship between historical geology and classical Greek sculpture 

The Office of U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro Aug. - Sep. 2021

Congressional Intern l New Haven, Connecticut

• Managed international refugee casework, coordinating with local families to navigate complex aid requirements and resettlement logistics

• Produced legislative research and policy briefs for the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee during a period of federal fiscal oversight