Gaia Sanchez Santos
New York City
Summary
Creative, visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & President
THE GALLERY SOCIETY
New York
09.2024 - Current
- Founded and led a creative consultancy group with a team of five (Co-Founder/VP, Marketing & PR Manager, Secretary, Community & HR Head) to spotlight emerging artists through exhibition programming and editorial content.
- Organized two exhibition events attracting over 80 and over 150 attendees
- Doubled social media engagement metrics following the first exhibition through strategic content distribution and community-building initiatives.
- Established brand identity and vision for unique art experiences.
- Collaborated with local artists to promote community engagement through art.
- Built partnerships with local businesses to support gallery initiatives.
Creative Direction & Photography Intern
UNOcrearmas
NYC
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Directed and executed 12+ weekly photoshoots featuring 24+ styled looks for women-led Latin American fashion label, managing full production cycle from concept to final delivery
- Led complete website rebrand project: sourced and cast models, directed styling, photographed all content, and edited images using Adobe Creative Suite to establish cohesive visual identity
- Significantly increased Instagram engagement and brand visibility through strategic visual storytelling that blended Latin American cultural heritage with contemporary luxury aesthetics
Curatorial Assistant
ECO ART
Geneva
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Co-curated environmental art exhibition featuring contemporary artists exploring ecological themes; developed curatorial texts and exhibition narratives
- Contributed to exhibition design and programming that attracted 70+ attendees at opening, including collectors, critics, and local press
Architectural Intern
EMA architects
Geneva
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in creating architectural drawings and models for various projects.
- Conducted site visits and documented existing conditions for project analysis.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and timelines.
- Utilized software tools for drafting, modeling, and visualizing designs.
Education
BBA - Strategic Design & Management, Minor in History of Art
Parsons School of Design
New York City05.2028
Bilingual IB Diploma - HL: Art, English Literature, Philosophy
International School of Geneva
Geneva01.2024
Analytical Writing Certification -
Brown University Pre-College
Providence 07-2023
Skills
- Professional Communication
- Relationship building
- Project Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Curatorial Writing
- Research
- Cataloguing
- Creative direction
- Strategic thinking
- writing
- photography
Locations
- New York City, NY
- Geneva, GE
Leadership Experience
- Student Council Representative | International School of Geneva
- Represented 2,000+ student body at school board meetings addressing crucial policy topics and student welfare initiatives.
- Participated in an international conference on menstruation product access in underdeveloped countries, raised funds and awareness through the student council platform
- Led strategic initiatives fostering inclusivity and engagement across a diverse international student community
- Competed at the national level, demonstrating elite discipline, performance under pressure, and commitment to excellence
Timeline
Founder & President
THE GALLERY SOCIETY
09.2024 - Current
Creative Direction & Photography Intern
UNOcrearmas
08.2024 - 05.2025
Curatorial Assistant
ECO ART
03.2023 - 05.2023
Architectural Intern
EMA architects
06.2022 - 07.2022
BBA - Strategic Design & Management, Minor in History of Art
Parsons School of Design
Bilingual IB Diploma - HL: Art, English Literature, Philosophy
International School of Geneva
Analytical Writing Certification -
Brown University Pre-College