Originally from New Zealand, I've lived in London for the last 17 years. I am currently the Founder, Director and Shareholder of an Art Gallery in West Sussex "The Dragon Gallery". I am also a self employed Artist and PA, managing various property portfolios alongside building various websites. Prior to this I managed a large Corporate Art Col... Read More

Originally from New Zealand, I've lived in London for the last 17 years. I am currently the Founder, Director and Shareholder of an Art Gallery in West Sussex "The Dragon Gallery". I am also a self employed Artist and PA, managing various property portfolios alongside building various websites. Prior to this I managed a large Corporate Art Collection in London, with sponsored awards to various colleges at the UAL, have raised thousands for charities, have been a practicing artist for over 20 years and worked in various corporate roles for the last 25 years.I thrive in a creative environment. I love the UK and all the opportunities it offers. Due to COVID, we closed our physical gallery around the end of June.In 2016 I was a finalist for the UK New Zealander of the Year (alongside Mark Wilson CEO Aviva Global and David Paterson - Heart Research at Oxford University) for raising over £150,000 for Charities around the globe within the Arts. I was also featured on TVNZ's Dream Catchers TV series about Kiwis in the UK following their dreams in the UK, which is now an educational programme shown in NZ schools. View Episode 6 - Homes and Gardens from 5:30mins You can visually view the last 20 years of my life of Exhibitions, Public Art and Events from my website www.mandiipope.com which includes numerous Royal Engagements and events as a guest speaker or Live Art Artist. 2012-2020 Events | Mandii Pope Art and my current gallery www.thedragongallery.comI am available for an immediate start.I am currently awaiting my UK Citizenship paperwork to be processed so I can get a UK passport. Currently I have ILR and the right to work in the UK.I am incredibly organised and methodical and this role sounds right up my street. I've worked in Corporate for the last 25 years alongside working as a self employed artist. We used Artsy when we had the gallery. From my corporate experience as a PA, Office Manager, Art Liaison, PABX Systems trainer, receptionist, Gallery Director, I have all the skills needed for this role. Plus being a kiwi we are generally known for being nice people, working hard, getting on with the tasks at handSee more: www.mandiipope.com Read Less