Summary

Versatile multidisciplinary artist specializing in event curation, with a focus on visual art, performance, interpretation, and music management. A creative and decisive communicator with expertise in networking, resource management, retail, and sales. Proven freelance experience in media editing, visual production, creative direction, styling, and content creation.

curatorial and artistic Experience

Curatorship at Calcomovidas | ONGOING

Artistic Residence and curatorship

• Orchestrated and curated an immersive event within the framework of the artistic residency "Romper en caso de," granted by the Community of Madrid blending tattooing with performance, an exposition and market space and electronic music.
  
• Developed and managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource optimization for an impactful artistic outcome.
  
• Centred femme and queer artists as a response of the male domination of the artistic disciplines.
  
• Demonstrated strong organizational and leadership skills, contributing to the successful execution of the event.
  
• Leveraged networking skills to build lasting connections and a network for future collaborations and planting the seed for future editions.
  

• Curated and produced the evocative political/musical performance "Why are these plants here and other ontological distress" at ARCO in Matadero with the interdisciplinary artist Soft Chaos
  
• Managed resources and an artistic space, introduced artist to a post-pandemic public adapting the performance to to the times and strongly securing their spot in the local scene .
  
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational and leadership skills in planning and executing the event.
  
• Applied project management skills to oversee the multifaceted aspects of the curation process.
  
• Exhibited a strong commitment to social responsibility by incorporating underrepresented perspectives in a political project based on the black experience in art and club scenes.
  

• Led an artistic residence with the project "Those Kids," focusing on underrepresented collectives, non-white experiences and queer representation. Initially a documentary, was changed to a curatorship and collective project due pandemic.
  
• Produced, budgeted and secured the development of interdisciplinary projects on fashion, music, photography and design.
  
• Created artistic partnerships and a sustainable network for future artistic endeavors.
  
• Demonstrated a strong social commitment by actively seeking collaboration with the local scene, establishing artistic relations that last to this day.
  
• Produced, marketed and developed a musical album proficiently utilising the resources that were given.
  

ENCONTRO DE ARTISTAS NOVOS | 2018

Artistic Residency

• Contributed to the VIII edition with the photographic project "Negras Malas," originally a photographic project based on the view of the black femme experience in the social context of Spain but currently being transformed into a new artistic collective that works with local talent and thrives in the lifting of global majority creators.
  

• Established and managed the self-brand and musical project "Navxja," showcasing a multidisciplinary approach combining artistic vision, branding, and musical production.
• Engaged in freelance work in media editing, visual production, creative direction, modeling and styling, and content creation.
  
• Demonstrated versatility and expertise in various creative domains.
  
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills by independently promoting and marketing the project, resulting in increased visibility and engagement.
• Visit my portfolio for a comprehensive showcase of my freelance projects and artistic persona.
  

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Spearheaded wholesale operations, managing budgeting and forecasting for optimal financial performance.
  
• Led the procurement process by raising purchase orders (POs), ensuring efficient stock and shipments.
  
• Executed strategic visual merchandising to enhance brand presentation and consumer experience.
  
• Established and maintained strong commercial relationships with key stakeholders, contributing to business growth.
  
• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in administrative tasks, fostering efficient and organized operations.
  
• Got in contact with the Luxury Fashion world, learning about trends, branding, business and sales in a b2b context.
  

Art Teacher at Wine Gogh | 2022-2023

Teacher at Paint and Sip commerce

• Conducted art-focused sessions within a sip & paint business, fostering creativity and engagement.
  
• Organized and facilitated events, including team-building activities that promoted collaboration and artistic expression.
  
• Managed stock and inventory related to art supplies, ensuring a seamless creative experience for participants.
  

Sales Assistant at Primark | 2022-2023

Retail

• Provided valuable support in a retail setting.
  
• Managed Point of Sale (POS) transactions, ensuring smooth financial transactions for products and merchandise.
  
• Maintained store organization, creating visually appealing displays to enhance the overall aesthetic.
  
• Controlled and tracked stock, implementing efficient inventory management practices for curated merchandise.
  
• Monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), optimizing product offerings based on customer preferences and trends.
  

Web design for Black Power Naps | 2018

Web development

• Led the web design and layout for the innovative artistic project "Siestas Negras," a sensory installation at the intersection of black rest and politics.
  
• Applied design principles to create an online platform that effectively communicated the project's artistic vision and engaged viewers.
  
• Seamlessly integrated sensory elements into the digital space, offering an immersive preview of the installation's themes and concepts.
  
• Collaborated closely with artists to ensure the online representation captured the essence of the sensory experience.
  
• Contributed to the project's success by translating the physical installation into a visually compelling and accessible online format.
  

Communications Assistant at Producciones Baltimore | 2017 - 2018

Internship at Music Festivals company

• Communications Assistant within a dynamic Spanish music festival company, engaging with diverse departments to ensure seamless operations.
  
• Demonstrated versatility by handling video and photo editing responsibilities, contributing to visually compelling promotional material for the events
  
• Applied creative expertise in web layout and design, enhancing the online presence of the music festival and curatorial projects.
  
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and fostering positive relationships with artists, attendees, and stakeholders.
  
• Managed email communications efficiently, facilitating clear and effective communication between different departments and external collaborators.
  
• Utilized SEO strategies and social network platforms to optimize online visibility, promoting the festivals to a broader audience.
  
• Engaged in content writing, crafting compelling narratives to highlight the unique aspects of curated music festivals and artistic performances.
  

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL WORK

Co-founder and Activist | 2016 - 2020

Pioneer Black Feminism Collective in Spain

• Co-founded the first Anti-Racist Female Empowerment (EFAE) collective, a ground breaking initiative in Spain.
  
• Focused on fostering black feminist empowerment, activism, and the creation of intra-community networks within the curatorial space.
  
• Conducted impactful workshops, talks, and presentations addressing crucial topics such as anti-racism, feminism, and politics.
  
• Engaged in community-building efforts, strengthening ties and alliances within the artistic community and beyond.
  
• Collaborated with Matadero (ConcienciAfro) and other cultural spaces to host events that amplified underrepresented voices and perspectives.
  
• Established EFAE as a prominent entity advocating for inclusivity, empowerment, and social change within the curatorial landscape.
  

Education

Bachelor of Communications Media & Film studies | 2014 -2018

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Erasmus at Instituto Politecnico de Lisboa | 2017-2018

Escola de Comunicaçao Social

Diplomas

Diploma on Music Production and Management | ONGOING

The Bass Valley

Languages

• SPANISH - MOTHER TONGUE
• ENGLISH - BILINGUAL
• PORTUGUESE - C1
  

relevant skills

Curation

• Project Management
  
• Collaborative Initiatives
  
• Multidisciplinary Approach
  

Retailing, Sales, and Marketing

• Budgeting
  
• Negotiation
  
• Strategic Planning
  
• Independent Promotion
  
• Marketing
  
• Branding
  

Communication and Leadership

• High Communicative Skills
  
• Networking
  
• Public Speaking
  
• Organizational Leadership
  
• Team Collaboration
  

Social Commitment

• Advocacy
  
• Inclusivity
  

Project Management and Resource Optimization

• Planning
  
• Execution
  
• Resource Management
  

IT and Digital Marketing

• Adobe Package
  
• Music DAW
  
• Microsoft Package
  
• SEO/SEM
  
• Paid Social Media
  

Problem Resolution and Commercial Skills

• Creativity
  
• Flexibility
  
• Adaptive Thinking
  
• Customer Interaction
  
• Relationship Building