I am passionate about art and culture, dedicating much of my professional life to organizing and curating exhibitions of visual art and photography. I enjoy collaborating with artists, writing curatorial texts, and engaging audiences through accompanying programs such as guided tours and poetry readings. Over the years, I have gained valuable experience working independently and with various galleries and cultural institutions. Besides my work in the art scene, I have a background in marketing research and office management, which gives me a well-rounded set of skills. Continual learning and exploring new places and cultures fuel my creativity and motivation, and I love sharing my poetry in public readings as a solo author.

Ivana Beranová

I am passionate about art and culture, dedicating much of my professional life to organizing and curating exhibitions of visual art and photography. I enjoy collaborating with artists, writing curatorial texts, and engaging audiences through accompanying programs such as guided tours and poetry readings. Over the years, I have gained valuable experience working independently and with various galleries and cultural institutions. Besides my work in the art scene, I have a background in marketing research and office management, which gives me a well-rounded set of skills. Continual learning and exploring new places and cultures fuel my creativity and motivation, and I love sharing my poetry in public readings as a solo author.

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I am passionate about art and culture, dedicating much of my professional life to organizing and curating exhibitions of visual art and photography. I enjoy collaborating with artists, writing curatorial texts, and engaging audiences through accompanying programs such as guided tours and poetry readings. Over the years, I have gained valuable experience working independently and with various galleries and cultural institutions.

Besides my work in the art scene, I have a background in marketing research and office management, which gives me a well-rounded set of skills. Continual learning and exploring new places and cultures fuel my creativity and motivation, and I love sharing my poetry in public readings as a solo author.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Copywriter / Editor at TOTIS Pharma
October 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Collaborated with a cosmetics company and distributor to edit texts and perform copywriting, including translation of contracts and catalogs from English to Czech.
Copywriter / Translator at TOTIS Pharma
October 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Spolupráce s kosmetickou společností/distributorem TOTIS Pharma – editace textů a copywriting. Překlady smluv a katalogů z angličtiny do češtiny.
Self-Employed (OSVČ) at Freelance / Various Galleries and Cultural Institutions
November 1, 2018 - Present
Organizing and curating art and photography exhibitions in Prague and beyond, including venues such as Galerie Navrátil, Galerie 1, Galerie Toyen, Avoid Gallery, and others. Coordinating accompanying programs like guided tours, catalog launches, and poetry reading evenings. Writing curatorial texts for exhibitions. Collaborating with a cosmetic company for text editing, copywriting, and contract and catalog translations from English to Czech.
OSVČ
November 1, 2018 - Present
Pořádání a kurátorská záštita výstav výtvarného umění a fotografií v Praze i mimo Prahu (nejnověji Galerie Navrátil, Galerie 1, Galerie Toyen, Avoid Gallery, dále např. ČRo, zámek Kladno, Městská galerie Beroun a další). Akce jsou pořádány i s doprovodným programem – komentovanými prohlídkami, křty katalogů nebo s večery autorského čtení poezie. Psaní kurátorských textů k výstavám.
OSVČ at Self-employed
November 1, 2018 - Present
Organizing and curating visual art and photography exhibitions in Prague and beyond, including renowned galleries and cultural venues. Managed accompanying programs such as guided tours, catalog launches, and poetry readings. Authored curatorial texts for exhibitions.
Self-Employed (OSVČ) at Ipsos Czech Republic
October 31, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Conducted marketing research for pharmaceutical companies. Organized exhibitions of art and photographs.
OSVČ at Ipsos Czech Republic
October 31, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Provádění marketingových výzkumů pro farmaceutické společnosti. Organizování výstav výtvarných děl a fotografií.
OSVČ at Ipsos Czech Republic
October 31, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Conducted marketing research for pharmaceutical companies and organized exhibitions of artworks and photographs.
Self-Employed (OSVČ) at Ipsos Czech Republic
December 31, 2005 - July 31, 2025
Performed marketing research according to given assignments.
OSVČ at Ipsos Czech Republic
December 31, 2005 - July 31, 2025
Provádění marketingových výzkumů dle zadání.
OSVČ at Ipsos Czech Republic
December 31, 2005 - July 31, 2025
Performed marketing research according to client specifications.
Office Manager at Saint Gobain Orsil s.r.o.
October 31, 2003 - July 31, 2025
Implemented administrative systems for the newly established representative office in Prague. Established communication between the office and the manufacturing plant in Častolovice. Managed schedules, travel arrangements, contracts with hotels and transport companies, office cash handling, and arranged corporate meetings and incentives.
Office Manager at Saint Gobain Orsil s.r.o.
October 31, 2003 - July 31, 2025
Zavedení základního administrativního systému do nové kanceláře v Praze. Organizace komunikace mezi kanceláří a výrobním závodem. Správa rozvrhu obchodního a marketingového ředitele a dalších členů kanceláře. Zajišťování letenek, výpůjček automobilů, smluv a provozního chodu kanceláře. Kompletní zajišťování incentivních cest, firemních setkání a večírků.
Office Manager at Saint Gobain Orsil s.r.o.
October 31, 2003 - July 31, 2025
Implemented an administrative system in the newly established representative office in Prague. Managed office communications between headquarters and production plant, scheduled meetings, organized travel logistics, managed contracts with hotels and transport services, maintained office cash register, and coordinated corporate events and incentive trips.
Manager of car orders at Euroauto s.r.o.
October 31, 2001 - July 31, 2025
Managed automobile orders and communication with the production plant in Paris during the manufacturing process. Handled specification changes, complaints, delivery tracking, reporting production summaries to sales directors, and liaised with dealer networks regarding order statuses.
Manager objednávek automobilů at Euroauto s.r.o.
October 31, 2001 - July 31, 2025
Objednávky automobilů a komunikace s výrobním závodem v Paříži. Správa změn specifikací, reklamace, sledování stavu dodávek. Vyhotovování přehledů o vyrobených automobilech, komunikace s dealerskou sítí a zajišťování požadavků dealerů na změny specifikací vozů.
Manager objednávek automobilů at Euroauto s.r.o.
October 31, 2001 - July 31, 2025
Managed car orders and communications with the production facility in Paris, including specification changes, complaints handling, delivery monitoring, and liaising with dealer networks.
Import Sales Manager at Motokov Ltd.
December 31, 1993 - July 31, 2025
Negotiated with customers, prepared calculations, orders, contracts, letters of credit, and other payment instruments. Monitored payment statuses and prepared inquiries especially for spare parts.
Import sales manager at Motokov Ltd.
December 31, 1993 - July 31, 2025
Jednání se zákazníky, příprava kalkulací a objednávek, kontrakty, otevírání akreditivů a platebních instrumentů. Sledování stavu plateb a poptávek na náhradní díly.
Import Sales Manager at Motokov Ltd.
December 31, 1993 - July 31, 2025
Negotiated with customers, prepared quotes, orders, contracts, and managed payment instruments like letters of credit. Monitored payment statuses and handled spare parts inquiries.
Junior Sales Manager at Motokov PZO
July 31, 1990 - July 31, 2025
Responsible for invoicing clients, calculations, monitoring order delays, and account reconciliations for outgoing and incoming payments.
Junior sales manager at Motokov PZO
July 31, 1990 - July 31, 2025
Zodpovědnost za fakturaci odběratelům, kalkulace, sledování objednávek, správné párování plateb v zahraničním obchodě.
Junior Sales Manager at Motokov PZO
July 31, 1990 - July 31, 2025
Responsible for invoicing specific customers, price calculations, order tracking, and payment reconciliation for international transactions.
Foreign Language Correspondent at Motokov PZO
February 28, 1986 - July 31, 2025
Handled correspondence and phone calls in Czech and foreign languages (English, German, Russian), maintained office filing systems, and completed language courses with a business focus.
Cizojazyčná korespondentka at Motokov PZO
February 28, 1986 - July 31, 2025
Zpracování cizojazyčné korespondence a vyřizování telefonických hovorů v češtině i cizích jazycích. Organizace a údržba spisů v kanceláři.
Foreign Language Correspondent at Motokov PZO
February 28, 1986 - July 31, 2025
Handled multilingual correspondence and telephone communication. Maintained and organized office files. Completed supplementary language courses with a business focus.

Education

High School Diploma at Střední ekonomická škola Kolín
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1985

Qualifications

Kurz dějin umění 20. století
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Kurz dějin umění pro pokročilé
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Course in History of 20th Century Art
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Advanced Course in Art History
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare