I am a proactive, collaborative professional with a background spanning museums, art galleries, and fine art logistics. I excel at turning client needs into clear ideas and practical solutions, delivering excellent customer service while building strong relationships with museums, galleries, and collectors. My work blends creative practice with administrative precision, supporting logistics, design, and member services in dynamic environments. Beyond client-facing roles, I maintain a portfolio of contemporary art and enjoy graphic design and fine art painting, continually developing my skills across creative and administrative disciplines.

Eleanor Baynes

I am a proactive, collaborative professional with a background spanning museums, art galleries, and fine art logistics. I excel at turning client needs into clear ideas and practical solutions, delivering excellent customer service while building strong relationships with museums, galleries, and collectors. My work blends creative practice with administrative precision, supporting logistics, design, and member services in dynamic environments. Beyond client-facing roles, I maintain a portfolio of contemporary art and enjoy graphic design and fine art painting, continually developing my skills across creative and administrative disciplines.

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I am a proactive, collaborative professional with a background spanning museums, art galleries, and fine art logistics. I excel at turning client needs into clear ideas and practical solutions, delivering excellent customer service while building strong relationships with museums, galleries, and collectors. My work blends creative practice with administrative precision, supporting logistics, design, and member services in dynamic environments.

Beyond client-facing roles, I maintain a portfolio of contemporary art and enjoy graphic design and fine art painting, continually developing my skills across creative and administrative disciplines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Membership and Growth Hub Administrator at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Assisted with recruitment, retention and administration of Chamber members; referred businesses to Growth Hub partners; supported member journey strategy to generate growth; attended networking events with public speaking and photography; contributed as Chambers Graphic Designer for 2015 & 2016 Annual Review.
Senior Membership Services Officer at C’ART ART TRANSPORT
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Administered membership recruitment/retention, maintained CRM accuracy, redesigned membership services standards and processes; led the Administration function of the Membership Services Team; collaborated with Head of Communications and print partner to develop membership materials.
Creative Designer & Client Services Coordinator at Eleanor Baynes (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance portfolio of contemporary art and creative design; coordinates logistics for Fine Art transport, liaises with museums, galleries and collectors to arrange pickup/delivery, and manages international shipping for select clients. Assists with administration and coordination of international freight, handling invoices and import/export documentation.
Freelance Designer & Contemporary Painter at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Portfolio of contemporary artwork; freelance designer delivering graphic design work for Chambers of Commerce and National Trust; practices Fine Art painting.

Education

BA (Honours) in Fine Art at Liverpool John Moores University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
A'Level at Wycliffe College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
GCSE at Bredon School
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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