Alice Marinelli, Ph.D.
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Italiano Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
ITT International TEFL and TESOLJul, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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TheCollector
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Canada
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Feb 2023 - Present
• Wrote articles on Art History aimed at engaging a broad audience. • Implemented site optimisation strategies to drive traffic and increase reach. • Wrote articles on Art History aimed at engaging a broad audience. • Implemented site optimisation strategies to drive traffic and increase reach.
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Iowa State University - College of Design
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art History Lecturer
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Feb 2022 - Present
• Produced and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning. • Arranged syllabi, developed schedules, and determined reading lists, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information. • Delivered lectures both in class and on-site, using different learning techniques and support materials (books, essays, PowerPoints, Podcasts, Documentaries) to facilitate learning processes and to meet different learning needs. • Marked assignments according to institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity. • Held weekly office hours to work with students needing extra support and advice to help increase GPAs. Show less
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Christie's
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Gallery Assistant
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Oct 2017 - Present
• Acting as a visible, engaging and friendly presence to ensure clients’ queries are answered promptly and efficiently. •Covering a range of client facing duties to deliver a proactive and exceptional service to all clients visiting Christie’s •Demonstrating a genuine enthusiasm for working with people •Proactively offering information about forthcoming lots, auction process, condition reports, sales and views to clients in the galleries and at Front of House •Exceptional teamwork to provide the best possible client experience •Ensuring all items on view are safe, secure and accounted for at all times •Capturing relevant client feedback Show less
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UCL
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Event Coordinator
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Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
• Coordinated the 2022-2023 edition of ReSkIN (Research Skills Intercollegiate Network), a symposium that brings together all first-year PhD students at the University of London. • Liaised with academic staff and students across six institutions to monitor attendance, select topics and keynote talks, and plan workshops and activities. • Captured relevant student feedback to adjust strategy and maximise engagement. • Administered budget, expenditure and partner contributions in close collaboration with the departmental manager at UCL and partner institutions. Show less
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Dartmouth College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director
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Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
• Provided day-to-day assistance to the Director of the History of Art study abroad program. • Taught on-site guest lectures. • Mentored students and empathised with their needs and expectations. • Fostered collaboration between local faculty and staff to achieve university goals. • Provided day-to-day assistance to the Director of the History of Art study abroad program. • Taught on-site guest lectures. • Mentored students and empathised with their needs and expectations. • Fostered collaboration between local faculty and staff to achieve university goals.
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Vibe Teaching
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
• Assisting teachers in different schools to facilitate the day-to-day running of the lessons; • Maintaining an orderly and supportive environment by establishing positive relationships with the pupils and by encouraging them to interact with others and to engage in learning activities; • In liaison with the teacher, supporting children across the curriculum - often with a focus on maths, reading and writing – to achieve learning goals; • Assisting with the marking of worksheets and homework and providing students with constructive feedback related to progress and expectations, under guidance of the teacher; • Giving extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language; • Motivating and encouraging pupils to grow both academically and personally, promoting their self-esteem and independence. Show less
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UCL
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Postgraduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2020 - May 2021
• Working with University Professors to manage and deliver undergraduate modules in the UCL History of Art Department. • Communicating with the Professors about recorded classroom needs. • Engaging effectively with students, providing individual and ad-hoc advice and mentoring. • Promoting students’ writing and language skills through suggested readings and tailored feedback. • Providing support in cases of both research and emotional struggles, so as to build positive relationships with the students. • Implementing, discussing and monitoring disciplinary rules, particularly relative to attendance, participation, deadlines and student-teacher interactions. • Marking assignments, exams and essays providing students with detailed feedback. Show less
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The Royal Household
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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300 - 400 Employee
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Visitor Services Assistant
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
• Giving international visitors a friendly and polite welcome during the summer opening of Buckingham Palace, Queen’s Gallery and Royal Mews. • Answering questions and providing information to enrich their visit, and aiming for the highest possible levels of visitor care and security. • Being friendly, outgoing and professional, with the ability to communicate well and to deliver outstanding customer service. • Ability to work in a team and to keep calm under pressure. • Giving international visitors a friendly and polite welcome during the summer opening of Buckingham Palace, Queen’s Gallery and Royal Mews. • Answering questions and providing information to enrich their visit, and aiming for the highest possible levels of visitor care and security. • Being friendly, outgoing and professional, with the ability to communicate well and to deliver outstanding customer service. • Ability to work in a team and to keep calm under pressure.
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Victoria Miro
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United Kingdom
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Gallery Invigilator
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
•Greeting visitors and tour groups, providing information on Yayoi Kusama exhibition, the space, and the gallery at large. •Surveying the gallery space and artworks, especially during busy times at the gallery. •Ability to work in team, in a dynamic and lively environment, and to communicate effectively. •Greeting visitors and tour groups, providing information on Yayoi Kusama exhibition, the space, and the gallery at large. •Surveying the gallery space and artworks, especially during busy times at the gallery. •Ability to work in team, in a dynamic and lively environment, and to communicate effectively.
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Subject Matter Art
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Fine Art
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Gallery Intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2016
• I assisted the gallery team with research and general administration to accomplish new projects aimed at making photographic fine art affordable and easy to buy. That improved my project management and problem-solving skills. • I helped researching partners with common goals, such as other art galleries and female-led art as well as new ideas and venues in order to give visibility to the artists' works. In particular, I helped keeping the contents of the website always updated. • I supported the team with general gallery duties and sales, making sure to keep high presentation standards and excellent customer service. Show less
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Education
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2018 - 2023
UCL
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, History of Art -
2023 - 2023
University of York
York Summer Theory Institute, Art History, Criticism and Conservation -
2017 - 2018
UCL
Master of Arts - MA, History of Art -
2013 - 2017
John Cabot University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History of Art
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