I'm a curious and creative professional with a passion for art, design and culture. I develop written and visual content to promote art studios and residency programs, and I enjoy working closely with artists on exhibitions and press materials. I'm detail-oriented and organized, focused on quality control and data integrity in transcription and CRM data; I proactively identify inconsistencies and errors to optimize data integrity, while maintaining commercial awareness through continuous learning.

Emma McHugh

I'm a curious and creative professional with a passion for art, design and culture. I develop written and visual content to promote art studios and residency programs, and I enjoy working closely with artists on exhibitions and press materials. I'm detail-oriented and organized, focused on quality control and data integrity in transcription and CRM data; I proactively identify inconsistencies and errors to optimize data integrity, while maintaining commercial awareness through continuous learning.

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I’m a curious and creative professional with a passion for art, design and culture. I develop written and visual content to promote art studios and residency programs, and I enjoy working closely with artists on exhibitions and press materials.

I’m detail-oriented and organized, focused on quality control and data integrity in transcription and CRM data; I proactively identify inconsistencies and errors to optimize data integrity, while maintaining commercial awareness through continuous learning.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Digital Marketing Coordinator (Remote) at The Crowd
March 1, 2025 - Present
Developed the digital marketing strategy for a leading art studio and residency program; created press materials; managed CRM data; wrote job adverts; built LinkedIn presence; led digital marketing strategy; developed written and visual content to promote the art studio; managed social media and the website; sourced awards and grants; maintained strong client relationships and sourced new business.
Gallery Assistant (Internship) at Alarcón Criado
July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Opened and produced exhibition texts; worked on artist statements for press; supported press relations and social media; assisted with installation and website updates; researched relevant awards and grants for studio members; ensured quality control of transcription input into databases; supported gallery openings and public engagement events; contributed to press materials.
Gallery Assistant (Internship) at SkillNet Ireland
November 1, 2024 - Present
Managed end-to-end recruitment for creative support roles within architecture, design and fine art; built and maintained strong client relationships while actively sourcing new business; wrote job adverts; managed CRM data; maintained an online presence and social media; supported gallery openings and public engagement events; aided with exhibition texts and artist statements; researched relevant awards and grants for studio members and published via studio’s social media and website.

Education

BA (Hons) History of Art & Architecture and French Diploma in European Creative Industries (NFQ Level 5) at Trinity College Dublin
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Certificate in Entrepreneurship for European Creative Industries (NFQ Level 3) at Trinity College Dublin
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
CRM software
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Copywriting
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Photography
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization