Savannah Diaz

Operations and project management professional with nearly 10 years of experience overseeing complex projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing business operations. Skilled in translating organizational priorities into actionable plans, managing budgets and competing timelines, and building operational systems. Known for independent judgment, practical problem-solving, and driving projects from planning through execution.

Managing Director - Ivester Contemporary - Austin, TX

(2022)

• Oversee daily business operations and coordinate approximately 17 exhibitions and 32 events annually, from planning through execution.
• Lead weekly operational planning with gallery ownership, translating organizational priorities into actionable plans and deliverables.
• Built the gallery's operational infrastructure, including SOPs, contracts, tracking systems, scheduling, inventory, and logistics workflows.
• Manage project budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, estimates, invoicing, and expenditures.
• Coordinate artists, clients, vendors, contractors, and external partners across concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Oversee intern recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and coordination, alongside complex shipping, transportation, installation, and event logistics.

Registrar - Mexic-Arte Museum - Austin, TX

(2017 - 2022)

• Led logistical planning and execution for exhibitions and collections projects, coordinating schedules, resources, documentation, and deadlines.
• Directed installation teams and coordinated internal staff, artists, lenders, and external vendors to meet project requirements.
• Managed multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities, adjusting schedules and allocating resources to maintain progress and ensure timely execution.
• Made independent operational decisions regarding transportation, packing, shipping, materials, and installation, resolving logistical challenges as they arose.
• Maintained accurate collections and project documentation while coordinating the movement, handling, and installation of artwork.

BA - Art History & Criticism - University of New Orleans (2015-05 - 2017-05)