Thelema Dietler

2241 Lombard St. San Francisco, CA 94123

Thelemad@gmail.com
415-699-8228

CAREER FOCUS

Exceptional strong capacity with leadership, client relationships and communication

Comprehensive understanding of large event production from beginning to end
Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and make creative recommendations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN FINE ARTS

Convention Services M anager, Hilton Hotel Financial District July 2014-Present
As the Convention Services Manager, my responsibilities include the management and planning of
meetings, conventions, catering events, room blocks and all related activities in the hotel with
20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and 543 guest rooms.

Oversee the execution of sales contract from beginning to end

Attend weekly Operation Meeting and present group resumes to department directors
Facilitate BEO meetings and discuss banquet operations, food preparation, and AV
requirements
Compile invoices, pick up reports, rooming lists, attrition charges and all correspondents
for clients
Create Banquet Event Orders and upsell to maximize Food and Beverage, Guestroom,
and AV revenue

Key Achievements:
Oversaw citywide conferences including the largest in San Francisco, DreamForce and
TCT (Cardiovascular Research Foundation)
Contributed to the hotel's highest F&B sales record in October of 2015
Participated in creating new 2016 menus
Executed 5 full day programing with 500 guest attendees

Developm ent Coordinator, ArtSpan

San Francisco, CA, M arch 2013-July 2014

Alongside the Executive Director and the President of the Board, my role was to lead all major
fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, memberships, and partnerships that financially support the
infrastructure of ArtSpan.
Lead the Auction and Outreach Committees
Facilitated the annual ArtSpan Art Auction fundraiser
Revitalized the Membership Program and increase benefactor contributions by 30%
Implemented a new Corporate Program and Event Sponsorship
Composed, managed, and oversaw the annual Development plan
Managed advertisements including artistic direction, business agreements, and
production for the San Francisco Open Studio Guide magazine
Oversaw special events, including ArtLaunch and the Benefactor Dinner Series

Gallery Assistant Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, Aug 2009-Nov 2011
In the Galleries Department, I assisted the Director with the general operations of three nonprofit
galleries and a retail store. The galleries exhibited student, faculty, and alumni artists artworks.

Curated and oversaw monthly exhibits for three galleries and special exhibitions
Taught Gallery Operations to students while preparing for their Senior Thesis Exhibition
Increased annual sales by 15% through implementing Satellite Exhibition Program
Led a team that raised over $100,000 for the Student Scholarship Fund at the
Annual Faculty and Alumni Fine Art Auction in 2010---$30,000 increased from
previous year

Fine Arts Specialist

Clars Auction Gallery, O akland CA 2009-10

Provided general support to the Fine Arts Department, processed 1,500-2,000 lots for
two-day estate auctions a month
Researched authorship, provenance, and period/movement of artworks
Curated and Installed the Fine Art viewed by 3,000-5,000 people monthly
Investigated an artists cataloge raisonne to confirm or negate authenticity

Curatorial Intern

Crocker Art M useum, Sacramento, CA, 2008-09

Compiled and coordinated photography project for the 2009 Permanent Collection Catalog
Edited collection archives and new acquisitions into EmbARK data system
Monitored and maintained records for the permanent collection including written and
computer files
Assured accurate indexing and records for efficient information retrieval

Art Consultant

Ivy Gate Gallery, Roseville, CA, 2006-08

Netting over $78,000 annual sales for 2009

Coordinated and directed installations
Inspected and examined art pieces upon arrival and departure of gallery
Merchandised and arranged window displays
Compiled gallery records including inventory, invoices, and condition reports

EDUCATION
California State University, Sacramento, Bachelor of Arts, Art History, June 2008

VOLUNTEER/COMMITTEE/GROUPS
SOMArts Cultural Center, Yerba Buena Culture Cabinet, California Lawyers for Arts, Lower
Polk Street Art Walk, ArtSpan, Philanthro SF

SKILLS
Excellent with Mac or PC; 80 WPM Certification
Strong Software experience with Delphi, OnQ, Meeting Matrix, Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, Outlook), Entourage, FilePro, Adobe Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign),
PeopleSoft, and FileMaker
Proficient in Survey Monkey, EventBrite, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and all Social Media
sites
CPR and AED certified
Beginner proficiency in French