Caroline E Babson

New York, NY

Events Services

Caroline Elizabeth Babson
Founder
Pratt Institute Mar 2014 - May 2014
Special Events Consultant
Frieze New York May 2013 - May 2013
Nyc Tours Manager
Louise Blouin Media Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
Special Events Manager
Gen Art 2001 - 2012
Event Services Manager

Columbia University In the City of New York 2006 - 2009
Masters, Master of Arts, Management University of Pennsylvania 1995 - 1999
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, English, Art History Georgetown Day School 1992 - 1995

Event Management
Press Releases
Editing
Art
Event Planning
Social Media
Art History
Arts Administration
Museums
Photography
Copy Editing
Writing
Fundraising
Social Media Marketing
Marketing Communications
Nonprofits
Fashion
Creative Writing
Copywriting
Public Speaking
Photoshop
Sponsorship
Brand Development
Artist Relations
Event Conceptualization
Special Events
Special Projects
Corporate Branding
Teamwork
Team Building
Team Spirit
Filemaker
Talent Management
Brand Implementation
Proposal Writing
Feature Writing
Advertising Copy
Website Copy
Artist Management
Filemaker Pro
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Office
Corporate Events
Spanish
Team Leadership
Creative Branding
Artist Representation
Artist Development
Artists
Event Production

Social Services
Reading Knowledge of French
Children
Economic Empowerment
Civil Rights and Social Action
Education
Love Learning New Languages
Passionate Traveler
Environment
Poverty Alleviation
Human Rights
Speak Spanish
Arts and Culture
Health

Spanish
French

Louise Blouin Media

Jul 2012 to Present
Special Events Manager
Self-Employed

2005 to Present
Special Events; Art Consultant; Artist Projects; Curator
Gen Art
New York, NY
2002 to 2012
Special Events
Various
New York, NY
2002 to 2012
Freelance Clients

Columbia University
New York, NY
2007 to 2010
MA in Arts Management
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
1995 to 1999
BA in English and Art History

+ Graduate degree from Columbia Universiy in Arts Administration (MA) + Over ten years of experience working in various capacities in the art world (editorial, PR, special events, in galleries and directly with collectors and artists) has given me the opportunity to learn who the key players in this industry arefrom museum and gallery directors and curators to artists, collectors, writers and patrons + Have worked with various clients over the years in the worlds of contemporary art, fashion, music, media and film, in order to ensure the success of milestone events during film festivals, Fashion Week, pop-up stores, launch parties, fundraisers and large-scale art events with great feedback, and repeat client work + Excellent communication skillsIn-person, via telephone and electronically + Exceptional writing and editing skills + Work well with others and within tight deadlines + Work very well under pressure and love the fast-paced, frenetic energy of event management and production + Am a great people person and a true go-getter; have no problem striking-up conversations with new people in order to benefit whichever job or project I am currently working on; outgoing and friendly individual + Pride myself on teamwork; love being part of a team and working towards a greater good/goal; teamwork (when working efficiently) benefits each person involved; the outcome of the project; and the overall success