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Patricia Olshan

Senior Programs Manager at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Boston Society for Architecture</span>
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Patricia Olshan, a seasoned event planner, project manager, and marketing expert, brings 14+ years of experience in managing programs, services, and initiatives for prominent organizations, including the Boston Society for Architecture and Design Management Institute, with a strong background in marketing communications, business development, and public speaking.
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  • Event Planning
  • Project Management
  • Marketing
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Patricia Olshan is a seasoned professional with a strong background in event planning, project management, and marketing. She has worked with various organizations, including the Boston Society for Architecture, Design Management Institute, and WiVID Systems, where she developed and managed programs, services, and initiatives to advance operational excellence and support membership growth. Olshan holds a BFA in Art History and Art Education from Tufts University and a 4-Yr Diploma in Printmaking and Film from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. She has also represented artists Alicia Fernandez and Sebastian Hoyt in her fine art consultancy, Patricia Olshan Art Consulting. With experience spanning over two decades, Olshan has developed expertise in project management, marketing, and operations, with a strong focus on equity and sustainability. She is proficient in multiple languages and has a proven track record of driving business growth and improving operational efficiency.

Experience

  • Boston Society for Architecture
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    • Senior Programs Manager
      • 2020 - 2023
      • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

      The BSA empowers architects, designers, and AEC leaders with membership, education, and networking opportunities; advocating for local, state, and national policies; and collaborating on innovation initiatives addressing equity and sustainability challenges in the built environment. The Boston So...

  • Design Management Institute
    • Boston, MA
    • Membership & Program Manager
      • 2006 - 2020
      • Boston, MA

      DMI is an international design leadership community, comprised of 15,000+ designers (UX, ID, branding, and strategy), executives and officers, educators, and researchers, that heightens awareness of design and innovation as essential parts of business strategy. Offering the latest thinking, tools...

  • WiVID Systems / nContext Mobile Media
    • Boston, MA & Washington, DC
    • Project/Content Manager
      • 2005 - 2006
      • Boston, MA & Washington, DC

      WiVID Systems (aka nContext Mobile Media) specialized in developing new forms of multimedia tour guide systems for museums and cultural institutions, including major projects for the Smithsonian Museums. As an early-stage start-up with two offices and rotating contractors, I balanced both Boston ...

  • Tappé Associates
    • Boston, MA
    • Marketing Coordinator
      • 2002 - 2003
      • Boston, MA

      Architectural firm with a focus on cultural and civic works, committed to the design of memorable places that foster learning. In addition to marketing of rfp’s and awards, my role was to develop an efficient asset management system for architects, principles and marketing.

  • Patricia Olshan Art Consulting
    • NYC
    • Owner
      • 2000 - 2003
      • NYC

      Launched fine art consultancy, with focus on contemporary fine art prints & Art Deco furnitureRepresented artists: Alicia Fernandez & Sebastian Hoyt

  • Cahartt Consulting
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Operations & Research Consultant
      • 2001 - 2002
      • Greater New York City Area

      Managed operations/website/inventory management of fine art &amp; antiques dealership.Analyzed market research &amp; industry trends in auctions &amp; galleries; providing retail consultation services. Oversaw administrative &amp; project management of international travel &amp; trade show select...

  • OmniFineArt & OmniGuard
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Special Projects Manager / Marketing Manager
      • 1998 - 2001
      • Greater New York City Area

      OmniFineArt: Publisher of limited edition reproductions of master artworks from the Smithsonian Institution.OmniGuard: Art guarantee service providing insured, authenticity certification to leading art publishers, artists, and museums.*Played key role in winning a lucrative Smithsonian Museum lic...

  • John Szoke Editions
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Project / Marketing Assistant
      • 1991 - 1998
      • Greater New York City Area

      Publisher and distributor of Modern and Contemporary multiples, limited edition prints, and fine art catalogues.Maintained inventory &amp; client databases for fine art publisher/gallery. Wrote artist bios, press releases.* Editorial &amp; Production Coordinator: Catalogues Raisonnes: Janet Fish,...

Education

  • Tufts University
  • School of the Museum of Fine Arts
  • Dana Hall School

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