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Tinika Nuen

Centurion,South Africa

Summary

Creative archiver transitioned to sustainable development researcher with a focus on sustainable development goals. Interest in analysing complex data to produce actionable insights for social programs and policies. Proven leadership in digitisation projects, emphasising data classification and management. Committed to advancing sustainable practices through innovative solutions and strategic initiatives.

Work history

Cultural archive and records manager

Goodman Gallery
Johannesburg, South Africa
2023.11 - 2025.08
  • Assisted in cataloguing and evaluating records for administrative, archival, commercial, historical, evidential, and provenance purposes.
  • Implemented conceptual models for storage, organisation and classification of art-related information.
  • Provided in-depth information on collections and information-network systems to customers.
  • Implemented effective cataloguing systems to enhance accessibility of archival materials.
  • Researched and documented provenance of artworks to support historical accuracy and integrity.
  • Evaluated performance of archiving technology regularly; ensured it met current business needs.
  • Managed complex archival projects, resulting in streamlined access and retrieval.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams for large-scale digitisation projects resulting in improved data preservation strategies.

Assistant Registrar

Goodman Gallery
Johannesburg, South Africa
2019.02 - 2023.11
  • Assisted registrar with consignment and loan agreements with four international institutions.
  • Provided support to registrar while managing daily operations.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date artwork records through careful data management.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to foster positive working environment.
  • Archived records while managing processes with attention to detail.
  • Implemented systems for tracking and reporting registration data to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

  • Sustainable development research
  • Understanding of sustainable development goals
  • Sustainable development principles and strategies
  • Archival management and cataloguing
  • Information auditing
  • Access control implementation
  • Digitization project leadership
  • Data classification and administration
  • Policy planning and analysis

Education

Master of Science - Sustainable Development

University College Dublin
Ireland
09/2025 -

McKinsey Forward Program - Organisational Leadership

McKinsey Academy
Online
09/2023 - 12/2023

Master of Arts - English

Rhodes University
South Africa
01/2017 - 12/2018

Bachelor of Arts Honours - Art History

Rhodes University
South Africa
2015.01 - 12/2015

Bachelor of Arts - Art History and English Literature

Rhodes University
South Africa
01/2012 - 12/2014

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English
Native
Turkish
Upper intermediate

Accomplishments

    Postgraduate Funding — National Arts Council

    2018

    Awarded to candidates demonstrating strong vision and commitment to enriching the arts and culture sector through scholarship, projects, or creative practice.

    Postgraduate Funding — Mellon Focus Funding

    2017

    Awarded through a competitive internal review process.

Volunteer Experience

Woodrock Animal Rescue (NPO 103-156 | PBO 930048323)

2023 – Present
Active volunteer at one of South Africa's oldest independent animal rescue centres, supporting the rehabilitation and care of abandoned animals.

The Link

2024 –Present
Weekly volunteer at designated centres in low-income Johannesburg schools, providing one-on-one support to Grade 2 learners to develop English literacy and numeracy skills., where each volunteer is allocated to help a grade 2 learner with her or his English literary or numeracy skills.

Affiliations

  • -Creative practice informed by arts experience
  • Community involvement and social impact
  • Public policy and social development
  • Holistic wellbeing and ethical living
  • Creative writing and language learning
  • Cross-cultural awareness and communication
  • Early education equity and access

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