GALLERY DIRECTOR RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: Apr 04, 2025 – The Gallery Director manages daily operations, coordinates sales and logistics, and communicates with clients about new inventory. This responsibility includes handling inquiries, overseeing transactions from start to finish, and scheduling for inventory handlers. The director also manages custom orders and ensures smooth gallery operations throughout the week, with some weekend flexibility.

Tips for Gallery Director Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Gallery Director, Blue Heron Art Gallery, Vicksburg, MS

Job Summary: 

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of H.C. Porter Gallery
  • Take responsibility for the package and ship orders
  • Maintain/Expand collector relationships
  • Respond to all inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  • Frame, hang, and store artwork properly
  • Maintain accurate financial records
  • Update QuickBooks online and reconcile monthly bank statements
  • Pay all bills/monthly taxes in a timely and accurate manner
  • Keep track of employee hours and handle payroll
  • Oversee all wholesale/consignment accounts
  • Oversee basic administrative functions, including best practices and procedures, work areas, equipment, supplies, etc.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Operations Management (Hard Skills)
  • Shipping & Fulfillment (Hard Skills)
  • Client Relations (Soft Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Art Handling (Hard Skills)
  • Bookkeeping (Hard Skills)
  • QuickBooks (Hard Skills)
  • Administration (Soft Skills)

2. Gallery Director, Copper Moon Fine Art, Sedona, AZ

Job Summary: 

  • Update and maintain the gallery website
  • Oversee the rental/maintenance of the loft via Airbnb/VRBO
  • Attend art shows and fairs with H.C. Porter if needed
  • Coordinate H.C. Porter’s schedule for events/appearances
  • Oversee RV rental and general upkeep
  • Expand/Build Upon the Marketing and PR Strategy of H.C. Porter Gallery
  • Maintain a constant social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
  • Send regular emails using Constant Contact
  • General and targeted emails for sales, shows, promotions, and special projects
  • Ensure all showroom floor inventory tags are up to date, and sold items are identified
  • Correspond with and act as a liaison with all vendors on behalf of the gallery.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Website Management (Hard Skills)
  • Property Management (Hard Skills)
  • Event Support (Soft Skills)
  • Scheduling (Soft Skills)
  • RV Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Marketing Strategy (Soft Skills)
  • Social Media Management (Hard Skills)
  • Email Marketing (Hard Skills)

3. Gallery Director, Wildflower Contemporary Gallery, Asheville, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Report to and work in direct concert with the gallery owner.
  • Direct and manage gallery sales to new and existing clients
  • Field incoming phone calls and email inquiries
  • Follow up on all customer inquiries on time
  • Meet with clients, answer questions, shepherd sales from inception to close, to deliver
  • Provide physical and digital tear sheets
  • Communicate with the client base and make them aware of the newest inventory/sale items
  • Direct the day-to-day operations, coordinate key functions including delivery logistics, inventory receivables, and overall administration
  • Open and close the gallery Monday-Friday (some flexibility with weekend associate)
  • Order custom lighting from European ateliers and manage timely logistics and delivery
  • Manage inventory handlers' schedules in coordination with gallery requirements (restorers, upholsterers, fabricators, delivery services, internal packing, and external shipping)


Skills on Resume: 

  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Sales Management (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Service (Soft Skills)
  • Client Follow-Up (Soft Skills)
  • Sales Closing (Hard Skills)
  • Product Presentation (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Operations Coordination (Hard Skills)