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, Poland01.2013
Master of Arts - Museum Studies, Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Nicolaus Copernicus University
Torun, Poland01.2007
Computer Graphic Diploma - Graphic Design
Nonpublic Informatics and Internet School, TEB Education Corporation
Torun, Poland01.2007
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
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