Name : Andres-Sebastian Melendez Munoz
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site : Romana Corporation
Position Title : Collection Assistant
Major or Program : Art History with a concentration in Renaissance Art
Current Class Level : Senior
Work Term : Summer 2022
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
A lot of my job is organizing how we run the day-by-day stuff, but it is also making people comfortable with how easy it is to navigate our platforms and art shows. Artists and curators often sit on a high horse, and part of my job is showing potential buyers that it can be cool, easy, and relaxed when interacting with private sellers.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
Networking is your best friend and don't be vain, ask for help. There is always something to learn. Never cut yourself short, there ain't a damn thing you can't do.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
Dealing art internationally seems so foreign to many of us. There is often a kind of mystery that shrouds it because of the scandals and large sums of money often involved. We also tend to have a glamorous idea of it due to movies. It can be glamorous but it really is like working for a local art place with more hurdles. We need to make sure the art gets on a plane or ship safely and gets through security and gets to where it is going in one place. I just love the challenges.
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