Stephanie Cotela Tanner, MA

Current

• Freelance Journalist at Little RC Productions

Past

• Editorial Volunteer at Art Review Magazine
• Desktop Publishing Executive at Association of Train Operating Companies
• Development & Membership Assistant at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum

• Fundraising Associate & Customer Service Representative at Metropolitan Opera

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Education

• Birkbeck, U. of London
• San Diego State University-California State University

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Industry

Writing and Editing

Websites

• My Blog

Stephanie Cotela Tanner, MA’s Summary

My extensive experience within the art world has shaped my comprehensive knowledge of the industry strengthening my commitment to pursue a career involving commercial aspects of the art market.

Software skills include: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, OneNote, EndNote, Photo Editor, MovieMaker, Acrobat Distiller, Photoshop, Quicken Basic, Quark Xpress, InDesign, Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge, FileMaker Pro, Content Management Systems, Dreamweaver, HTML, Typing 70 wpm

Stephanie Cotela Tanner, MA’s Specialties:

Art Historian specialising in post-WW II Italian Film, British & American Contemporary art, photography, and Roman & Florentine art & architecture. Freelance writer for arts, lifestyle and culture publications.

Stephanie Cotela Tanner, MA’s Experience

• Freelance Journalist

  Little RC Productions

  (Fine Art industry)

  January 2008 — Present (2 years )

  Writing for publications including, The Art Book, Art Rabbit, Dazed & Confused Digital, Art Review magazine, Soho House Magazine, Saatchi Online TV & Magazine, Axis Online Journal, Socialight website, Canvas8,and sub-editing and design projects for Halfords Media and Haymarket Brand Media. Contributing editor for Flavorpill London. Production Manager at Black Dog Publishing.

• Editorial Volunteer

  Art Review Magazine

  (Privately Held; Publishing industry)

  February 2008 — June 2008 (5 months)

  Published works for magazine and website, Researched artists and events, sub-edited text, and sourced images, Assisted editorial department with administrative support

• Desktop Publishing Executive

  Association of Train Operating Companies

  (Government Agency; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

  December 2007 — May 2008 (6 months)

  Re-designed existing production process for all in-house publications, Edited, updated and arranged printing for industry reports, Worked exclusively with Director on crucial projects

• Development & Membership Assistant

  Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum

  (Non-Profit; Museums and Institutions industry)

  February 2006 — August 2006 (7 months)

  Processed all memberships, gifts and donations received by museum, Designed marketing media for events, promotions, and special exhibitions, Managed all aspects of payroll, shop, admissions & volunteer staff

• Fundraising Associate & Customer Service Representative

  Metropolitan Opera

  (Non-Profit; Performing Arts industry)

  August 2005 — February 2006 (7 months)

  Fundraised among members, corporate donors, trustees, and the public, Maintained donations via The Met’s customized database, Promoted and sold tickets, subscriptions, and memberships to all customers

Stephanie Cotela Tanner, MA’s Education

• Birkbeck, U. of London

  MA , History of Art , 2006 — 2007

• San Diego State University-California State University

  BA , Art History , 2001 — 2003

  Dissertation Title: The Space Between Roberto Rossellini's Post-World War II Film, Rome, Open City and Paisa, and the Art of Renato Guttuso

Additional Information

Stephanie Cotela Tanner, MA’s Websites:

• My Blog

Stephanie Cotela Tanner, MA’s Groups:

AAH (Association of Art Historians)

•    Art & Design
•    Visual Artists and their Advocates
•    LinkEds & writers
•    Art marketing
•    Writing Mafia
•    Contemporary Art News:Art Exbhibition Reviews
•    Informed Ideas For Writers
•    San Diego State University Alumni
•    Freelance Success
•    The Creative Professionals Network
•    Birkbeck Alumni
•    Freelance Writers
•    Contemporary Art Troop "CAT"
•    Art Professionals Worldwide
•    Contemporary Art network group
•    Magazine
•    Contemporary Art
•    Art By Hollis Int'L (R) - Art, Law, Entertainment, Fashion, Sports, Film, TV, Photography & Biz
•    Japanese Art, History and Culture
•    Urban Art
•    The Armory Show

Stephanie Cotela Tanner, MA’s Contact Settings

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