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Asha (Joanna) Kozak

New York,NY

Summary

Organized and proactive museum professional with 2+ years of administrative experience supporting onboarding, staff coordination, and internal processes. Skilled in managing confidential information, streamlining workflows, and providing responsive, team-oriented support. Quick to learn new systems and committed to enhancing the employee experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Gallery Assistant

Whitney Museum of American Art
New York, NY
09.2022 - Current
  • Welcomed and assisted visitors as frontline representative of museum.
  • Supported special events by managing check-in processes and crowd flow.

Founder, Creative Director

Mess Matters
New York, NY
02.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated supply chain operations
  • Managed e-commerce strategies for Etsy, and Amazon shop

Collections Database Assistant (Volunteer)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
02.2016 - 03.2020
  • Updated object records and digitized object cards for historical arms and armor in permanent collection using The Museum System (TMS).

Assistant Curator

Polish National Museum
Szczecin, Poland
11.2012 - 06.2014
  • Researched and analyzed museum artifacts.
  • Worked closely with curators to design exhibitions.

Recruitment and Promotions Associate

Reago Training
Warsaw, Poland
02.2010 - 12.2011
  • Coordinated EU-funded projects to ensure adherence to guidelines.
  • Managed document flow and organized medical training sessions.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Art History

Nicolaus Copernicus University
Torun, Poland
01.2013

Master of Arts - Museum Studies, Preservation of Cultural Heritage

Nicolaus Copernicus University
Torun, Poland
01.2007

Computer Graphic Diploma - Graphic Design

Nonpublic Informatics and Internet School, TEB Education Corporation
Torun, Poland
01.2007

Skills

  • Museum cataloguing system (TMS)
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Multitasking capabilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Documentation management
  • Attention to detail
  • Event planning
  • Digital cataloging
  • Visitor engagement

Languages

Polish 100%, English 100%, Italian 30%

Timeline

Gallery Assistant

Whitney Museum of American Art
09.2022 - Current

Founder, Creative Director

Mess Matters
02.2018 - Current

Collections Database Assistant (Volunteer)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
02.2016 - 03.2020

Assistant Curator

Polish National Museum
11.2012 - 06.2014

Recruitment and Promotions Associate

Reago Training
02.2010 - 12.2011

Doctor of Philosophy - Art History

Nicolaus Copernicus University

Master of Arts - Museum Studies, Preservation of Cultural Heritage

Nicolaus Copernicus University

Computer Graphic Diploma - Graphic Design

Nonpublic Informatics and Internet School, TEB Education Corporation
Asha (Joanna) Kozak