Monique Leong
VIP Relationship Manager at Digital Art Fair- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Native or bilingual proficiency
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies
Wharton OnlineJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Grade 5 Singing
ABRSMJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Grade 6 Ballet
Cecchetti Classical BalletJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Grade 8 Piano
ABRSMJun, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Grade 5 Music Theory
ABRSMNov, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Digital Art Fair
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Hong Kong
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Internet Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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VIP Relationship Manager
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Crypto Mermaids by Gretchen Andrew
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Head of Community
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Studio West Gallery
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Gallery Associate
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Feb 2023 - Jul 2023
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Kenetic
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Hong Kong
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate/NFT Researcher
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Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
• Counselled artists on the impact of NFTs on the Contemporary Art market through hosting talks on zoom. • Produced market research reports on NFT artists, cryptocurrencies, NFT platforms and contemporary art galleries. • Organised a weekly podcast to host guest speakers in the NFT and blockchain space. • Coordinated the recruitment and headhunting process for portfolio companies through LinkedIn. • Evaluated risks and benefits of investment opportunities with various companies in the NFT space. Show less
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Tai Kwun
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Hong Kong
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curatorial Intern
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
• Conducted daily inspection of the Trust & Confusion exhibition to assure quality of visits. • Utilised marketing hooks to produce social media posts that attracts prospective exhibition visitors. • Conducted administrative works for performance artists during auditions, residencies, and performances. • Designed inclusive self-service educational materials to inform visitors about the exhibitions and artworks. • Conducted daily inspection of the Trust & Confusion exhibition to assure quality of visits. • Utilised marketing hooks to produce social media posts that attracts prospective exhibition visitors. • Conducted administrative works for performance artists during auditions, residencies, and performances. • Designed inclusive self-service educational materials to inform visitors about the exhibitions and artworks.
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Museum 2050
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China
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
• Spearheaded the promotional campaign of Museum 2050 conference – 72,680 online attendees, 160 in person. • Summarised the conference’s training workshops for distributions to museums staff across China. • Sourced prospective locations for art displays based on clients’ needs. • Spearheaded the promotional campaign of Museum 2050 conference – 72,680 online attendees, 160 in person. • Summarised the conference’s training workshops for distributions to museums staff across China. • Sourced prospective locations for art displays based on clients’ needs.
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Wynn Palace
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Macao
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Project Manager (Gallery Operations)
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
• Principally supported and oversaw set up of LACMA gallery and its Rodin opening exhibition. • Facilitated negotiations between LACMA and Wynn Palace on the setup and usage of the gallery space. • Reviewed contracts regarding storage, security, pest control, art handling, audio guides, and insurance. • Delivered presentations for senior staffs about guest journey, exhibition, artists, LACMA, and gallery layout. • Translated between English and Chinese for artwork labels, brochures, audio guides, signages, and website. • Hosted viewings for VIP guests around villas and deluxe suites. • Conducted background research on VIP guests to enhance their experience during their stay at the villa. 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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Client Advisory Intern
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
• Created 60+ presentations on contemporary and modern artists’ biographies and market analyses. • Prepared catalogues, bidding information and condition reports during Hong Kong Spring Auctions. • Implemented the use of add-ons and benefits to promote client engagement. • Created 60+ presentations on contemporary and modern artists’ biographies and market analyses. • Prepared catalogues, bidding information and condition reports during Hong Kong Spring Auctions. • Implemented the use of add-ons and benefits to promote client engagement.
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rag & bone
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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300 - 400 Employee
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Campus Ambassador
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
• Hand-Selected by Rag & Bone marketing executive to represent the brand on campus by hosting a college shopping night, driving in-store traffic, and increasing sales that evening. • Posting on social in a unique and authentic way about the brand to raise awareness among the college demo. • Hand-Selected by Rag & Bone marketing executive to represent the brand on campus by hosting a college shopping night, driving in-store traffic, and increasing sales that evening. • Posting on social in a unique and authentic way about the brand to raise awareness among the college demo.
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Off-Cut Young Enterprise Company
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United Kingdom
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Founder & Managing Director
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Oct 2016 - Jul 2017
• Represented the company as the main speaker during product promotions. • Outlined company objectives and develop a growth-oriented business plan. • Delegated jobs to staff and ensured the smooth running of daily operations. • Represented the company as the main speaker during product promotions. • Outlined company objectives and develop a growth-oriented business plan. • Delegated jobs to staff and ensured the smooth running of daily operations.
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ARCADIA MISSA LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Retail Art Supplies
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant To The Director
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
• Maintained daily operations: set up of video displays and apprised visitors about Ann Hirsch’s solo exhibition. • Developed a system for clients’ files and contacts for upcoming events. • Handled art pieces in storage and inspected pieces of potential damage. • Maintained daily operations: set up of video displays and apprised visitors about Ann Hirsch’s solo exhibition. • Developed a system for clients’ files and contacts for upcoming events. • Handled art pieces in storage and inspected pieces of potential damage.
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China Open Ballroom Dancing Competition
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Shenzhen, Guangdong
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Summer Intern
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
• Assistant to the event organiser, responsible for notifications and announcements to participants. • Translated for international adjudicators. • Responsible for the schedules for 500 participants and adjudicators. • Assistant to the event organiser, responsible for notifications and announcements to participants. • Translated for international adjudicators. • Responsible for the schedules for 500 participants and adjudicators.
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's degree, Major in Politics, Philosophy and Economics; Minor in Art History and Consumer Psychology; -
Downe House School
High School Diploma, Pre U: Mathematics, Art History; A-Level: Physics, Chinese, Economics; -
Brown University
Summer Course, Becoming an entrepreneur “Turning Ideas into Startups”