Arts Management
My commitment to culture and literature goes beyond the computer screen: since 2017, I have coordinated and managed various cultural and literary projects, primarily for children and young adults, which have contributed to the book industry both nationally and internationally.
What does an arts manager need?
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Creativity: to innovate and come up with original ideas for cultural projects.
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Organisation and planning: to manage several projects at the same time, paying attention to detail and respecting deadlines.
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Communication skills: to successfully interact with different audiences and stakeholders, from sponsors to the community.
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Cultural sensitivity: to understand different cultural backgrounds and to work with a wide variety of values and perspectives.
Art Management In Action:
Colombia in Bologna Children's Bookfair
Head of the Colombian Delegation for Bologna Children’s Bookfair
(2023-2026)
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinating the presence of the Colombian Delegation at BCBF
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Promoting Colombian Children and YA literature on an international platform.
Ministry of Culture at Book Fairs in Colombia
Literature Projects Manager for Corporación de Desarrollo Social Élite
(Apr 2021–Nov 2023)
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinating the Library of Colombian Female Writers and the Leer Es Mi Cuento Series
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Managing the Ministry of Culture’s presence at FILBo and Regional Book Fairs in Colombia.
Colombian Book Chamber
YA and Children's Content Manager
(Jun 2017–May 2020)
Key Responsibilities:
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Managing and coordinating the Children and YA programme for the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo)
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Managing and coordinating Colombia’s Children and YA Book Festival, coordinating the Colombian Delegation at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF)
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Coordinating the Children and YA literature committee for 35 specialised publishers
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Representing FILBo in international and national Book Fairs in Mexico, Italy and Colombia.
Waterstones
Bookseller for the Waterstones chain (Colchester, United Kingdom, 2016).
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintaining and periodically updating inventory.
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Customer service.
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Knowledge of new releases.
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File management, payment systems, and bookings.
