Suzanne Holland-Mayes
Dublin 4,Co. Dublin
Summary
SUZANNE HOLLAND-MAYES
Diligent and detail-orientated graduate of Trinity College Dublin with a BA Hons in French and History of Art and Architecture and an MA in Art History, Collections & Curating. Experienced in the areas of academic research and cataloguing and a staunch advocate of authenticity, creativity and curiosity. Particularly knowledgeable in the Art and Culture of the Dutch Golden Age.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Tour Guide/Student Trainee
National Print Museum
Dublin, Co. Dublin
2024.09 - Current
- Operating the Albion Press, the Columbian Press and the replica of the Gutenberg press
- Operating the Farley Proofing Press to create posters for visitors
- Monitoring groups during school tours
- Participating in tours with different audiences, including members of the public, students, lecturers and special interest groups
- Handling moveable type and tools related to the printing process
- Front of House duties, including answering phones, processing payments, dealing with visitor queries, checking-in visitors who had booked places on tours or workshops, offered booklets in various languages, welcoming visitors
- Retail experience working in the gift shop
- Assisted in Outreach Events at local schools to create an awareness of the museum and the workshops, activities and services it offers
Voluntary Invigilator
Crawford Art Gallery
Cork City, Co. Cork
2024.05 - 2024.09
- Ensured the safety and security of artworks on display.
- Monitored gallery space.
- Assessed the condition of the works on display at the beginning and end of the day.
- Provided a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Answered visitor's general questions regarding the Gallery, artworks on display, and rules to follow while visiting the Gallery.
- Provided guests with directions to certain rooms or facilities including the Café and Bookshop.
- Attended meetings
Curatorial Intern
Mason Hayes & Curran
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
2023.06 - 2023.06
- Planned and curated an exhibition consisting of acquisitions from the Art Collection.
- Produced and designed information plaques
- Reviewed and updated catalogue of the Art Collection.
- Assessed all available space to hang additional artwork in South Bank House (Mason, Hayes & Curran Headquarters) and recommended artwork to be hung in available space.
- Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals.
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Conducted research and analysis to support team with project preparation.
- Made travel arrangements
Hospitality Staff Member (Seasonal Worker)
Rent an Irish Cottage
Shanagarry, Co. Cork
2017.06 - 2022.08
- Acted as an interpreter and translator.
- Organised the arrival and departure of guests.
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Cleaned and prepared the houses for the arrival of new guests.
- Maintenance of grounds.
- Decorating of interior and exterior of the houses.
- Available to take care of the guests' children.
Transition Year Art Exhibition (Volunteer)
St. Peter's Cultural Centre
Cork City, Co. Cork
2016.04 - 2016.04
- Organised by students to showcase our works of art for public viewing and purchase.
- Assisted in display of artworks and interacted with members of the public viewing the exhibition.
- Assisted with sales of work.
- Contributed to the exhibition with a pencil and charcoal portrait of Edgar Allan Poe
Assistant Librarian (Transition Year Work Experience)
Crawford College of Art and Design
Cork City, Co. Cork
2016.04 - 2016.04
- Repaired damaged book covers.
- Scanned books borrowed or returned by students.
- Sourced books which students requested for their studies.
- Returned books to relevant shelves.
- Helped students to successfully use library computers and equipment.
- Checked in and out books and scanned library cards.
- Assisted in digitisation process to create online catalogue
- Conducted regular inventory checks to reconcile catalogued items and identify missing materials.
Ceramicist/Artist's Assistant
Susan Herlihy Ceramics
Midleton, County Cork
2015.10 - 2015.11
- Prepared for sessions and cleaned up afterwards.
- Assisted children (some of whom had physical disabilities) and adults with painting and pottery.
- Applied glazing technique to clay figures and objects.
- Painted decorative designs to enhance work.
- Worked with the kiln.
- Made decorations to sell at the Christmas markets.
- Made clay figures to be painted by the customers.
- Purchased supplies for the studio at the owner's request
Education
Level 5 QQI Major Award - Cultural and Heritage Studies
National Print Museum LTI
2024.09 -
MA Art History, Collections & Curating - Humanities
University College Dublin
2022.09 - 2023.06
BA French and the History of Art and Architecture - Humanities
Trinity College Dublin
2018.09 - 2022.05
Skills
- Visual analysis of works of art
- PowerPoint presentation skills
- Languages: English, French, Irish, German
- Translation skills
- Creative and descriptive writing
- Effective communication skills
- First aid and safety
Accomplishments
- Sheila Meade Perpetual Trophy (creative writing) St. Aloysius College, Carrigtwohill 2017
- National Mock Trials Competition in the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin, Winner of the Newspaper Reporter Section, 2016
- Seán Murphy Trophy (creative writing), Scoil Réalt na Mara, 2012
- Tusla Certificate for Child Safeguarding
Affiliations
- History of Art
- Choral singing,
- Swimming
- Travel
- Reading
- Visiting historical buildings, art galleries and museums
- Piano
References
Elizabeth McCullagh
Co-ordinator, Cultural and Heritage Studies, National Print Museum LTI, elizabethmccullagh@nationalprintmuseum.ie
Bayveen O'Connell
Assistant Co-ordinator, Cultural and Heritage Studies, National Print Museum LTI, bayveenoconnell@nationalprintmuseum.ie
Sinéad Daly, Administration Manager , Crawford Art Gallery hr@crawfordartgallery.ie Tel: +353 (0)21 4907 854
Dr. Róisín Kennedy
Lecturer/Assistant Professor/ Programme Director of Art History, Collections & Curating MA University College Dublin
School of Art History and Cultural Policy, 716825, roisin.kennedy@ucd.ie
Dr. Seán Leatherbury
Lecturer/Assistant Professor, University College Dublin ,School of Art History and Cultural Policy, 017 168 65, sean.leatherbury@ucd.ie
Dr. Conor Lucey Associate Professor, University College Dublin, School of Art History and Cultural Policy, 01 716 8549, conor.lucey@ucd.ie
Sophie Ward, HR Specialist, Mason, Hayes & Curran, +353 86 067 1750,
sward@mhc.ie
Margaret Kenneally, Senior Library Assistant, Crawford College of Art and Design 0214335225, margaret.kenneally@mtu.ie
Susan Herlihy, Ceramicist, Potter, Craftsperson. Painter, Artist, Susan Herlihy Ceramics, info@susanherlihyceramics.com, +353 87 902 818
Timeline
Tour Guide/Student Trainee
National Print Museum
2024.09 - Current
Level 5 QQI Major Award - Cultural and Heritage Studies
National Print Museum LTI
2024.09 -
Voluntary Invigilator
Crawford Art Gallery
2024.05 - 2024.09
Curatorial Intern
Mason Hayes & Curran
2023.06 - 2023.06
MA Art History, Collections & Curating - Humanities
University College Dublin
2022.09 - 2023.06
BA French and the History of Art and Architecture - Humanities
Trinity College Dublin
2018.09 - 2022.05
Hospitality Staff Member (Seasonal Worker)
Rent an Irish Cottage
2017.06 - 2022.08
Transition Year Art Exhibition (Volunteer)
St. Peter's Cultural Centre
2016.04 - 2016.04
Assistant Librarian (Transition Year Work Experience)
Crawford College of Art and Design
2016.04 - 2016.04
Ceramicist/Artist's Assistant
Susan Herlihy Ceramics
2015.10 - 2015.11