Fine Art History and Portfolio Management
Franklin Markram
Summary
Accomplished Art Sales Executive and Creative Entrepreneur with over 15 years of international experience in high-value art sales, business development, and bespoke interior design. Proven record of achieving multi-million-dollar art sales through exclusive events, elite client relationships, and the creation of innovative sales channels. Exceptional ability to conceptualize and grow profitable business divisions in the fine arts and luxury design industries. Recognized for expertise in working with high-net-worth individuals, curating investment-grade art collections, and delivering world-class client service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Property Maintenance Manager
ProRenovations
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed a team of maintenance professionals for optimal performance and productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of completed tasks, ongoing projects, and upcoming maintenance needs.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction, addressing maintenance requests promptly and effectively.
- Developed work schedules to maximize staff utilization and minimize overtime expenses.
- Collaborated with property management teams on capital improvement projects for added value and enhanced curb appeal.
- Established clear communication channels between tenants and maintenance staff, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining OSHA compliance.
- Assisted in budget preparation, tracking expenditures to ensure optimal allocation of resources for property upkeep.
Senior Interior Designer
Cumulus Design
04.2017 - 06.2023
- Created a start-up with an Interior Design Company
- Secured luxury condominium contracts to design interiors in a $20million property development
- Designed bespoke furniture, bedding, kitchens, bathrooms to provide full turn-key interior design projects
- Lead designer and new business development to secure multi-million $ contracts
- Interned as Property Sales Practitioner, selling and renting of properties.
VIP Cruise Coordinator
Art on Royal
02.2011 - 08.2015
- Created a VIP Art Sales Division that generated over $30million in sales revenue
- Hosted onboard high-end art sales events globally onboard cruise liners
- Generated sales per cruise in excess of $2million per cruise
- Curated art collections befitting the high net-worth clientele's taste and preferences in art
- Presented art auctions of Old Masters artwork
- Lead groups of art connoisseurs to international art museums
- Managed travel itineraries and coordinated with Cruise lines, flights, hotel reservations
- Managed Art Auctioneers onboard cruise ships and support their tasks in achieving high sales volume
- Coordinated with Logistics to get shipments of art to various ports around the world
Gallery Director
Princess Fine Arts
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Onboard Art Auctioneer
- Presented sales events to achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Sold several millions dollar art collections
- Presented Modern and Contemporary art history shows
- Expert knowledge of Old Masters art; Picasso, Dali, Chagall, Erte, Miro
- Lead art tours through the Hermitage-, Louvre-, Uffizi-, Capo Dimonte Museums with clients
- Managed logistics from global ports to Head Office in Miami
Gallery Director
Wentworth Galleries
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Gallery Manager with a staff of 6 Gallery Associates
- Curated art collections in The Grove, a shopping destination in Hollywood
- Monthly sales targets of $400k met and exceeded
- Financial Management and Reporting to Head Office
- Hosted Shows and Events
Education
Diploma - Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Personal Selling, English Communication, Quantitative Techniques
Durban University of Technology
01.1998 - 10.2000
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- Achieved sales in excess of $30million
- Achieved sales in excess of $2million per sales event
- Built a new business from scratch and worked in one of South-Africa's premier luxury property developments designing 30 high-end projects
References
Ms Carol Diyakoyannis
+27 (82) 221-3355
Email: carol@closel.co.za
Mr Mark Bronson
+1 (760) 492-3123
Interests
Interior Design Solutions
Timeline
Property Maintenance Manager
ProRenovations
07.2023 - 02.2025
Senior Interior Designer
Cumulus Design
04.2017 - 06.2023
VIP Cruise Coordinator
Art on Royal
02.2011 - 08.2015
Gallery Director
Princess Fine Arts
01.2004 - 01.2010
Gallery Director
Wentworth Galleries
01.2001 - 01.2004
Diploma - Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Personal Selling, English Communication, Quantitative Techniques
Durban University of Technology
01.1998 - 10.2000
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