Xinying Wang

Creative and motivated professional with a strong foundation in art, design, project management, and gallery operations. Skilled at event coordination and client relations, with a proven ability to enhance brand visibility and streamline operations. Experienced in managing exhibitions, curating media content, and overseeing teams, with a passion for supporting art, culture, and community.

Gallery Assistant Intern | Van Der Plas Gallery, New York, USA | January 2025 – May 2025

Handled front-facing communications and visitor engagement while assisting with routine gallery administration.

Supported the preparation and execution of exhibitions and art fairs by handling artworks, managing artist consignments, and coordinating logistics for installation and event setup.

Engaged with artists and visitors by conducting artist research, reviewing portfolios, and offering insights into artworks.

Drafted press releases, managed exhibition listings, updated social media platforms, and archived artworks to maintain a cohesive public presence and internal recordkeeping system.

Gallery Assistant Intern | Half Image Gallery, Shanghai, China | July 2024 – August 2024

Assisted with the logistics and execution of artwork installation, exhibition openings and artist receptions.

Managed administrative tasks, including preparing exhibition catalogues, coordinating client listings, organizing shipping documents, and maintaining an up-to-date gallery contact database for streamlined operations.

Contributed to media outreach initiatives, curated and archived the gallery’s social media coverage, press articles, and publications, strengthening the gallery’s brand presence and supporting long-term marketing strategies. 

Museum Intern | The Pool by X Museum, Shanghai, China | June 2024 – August 2024

Provided guided tours for collectors and patrons, enhancing their engagement with the museum’s exhibitions.

Coordinated schedules for museum volunteers, ensuring efficient coverage for special events and general operations.

Gathered and analyzed visitor feedback, helping to enhance future exhibitions and museum offerings.

Captured high-quality photographs during events, contributing content for both social media posts and archival materials.

Graphic Designer & Founder | XXL Studio, Shanghai, China | June 2019 – Present

Design and market journaling and stationery supplies across e-commerce platforms and local gift shops, achieving a consistent year-over-year revenue growth of 20%, while fostering customer loyalty with over 10,000 positive reviews.

Cultivate partnerships with retailers in Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, and Vietnam, enhancing brand appeal in Asian market.

Streamline business operations and implemented strategic e-commerce practices to drive consistent revenue growth and customer satisfaction, enhancing distribution channels to increase market reach and brand visibility.

Cofounder | S’more Studio, Hangzhou, China | March 2020 – August 2023

Established a creative design studio, delivering innovative, customized design and products through collaboration with a network of talented illustrators and designers, while providing constructive feedback throughout the design process.

Conducted market research to analyze customer preferences and inform product design and branding strategies.

Designed and distributed promotional materials to enhance online visibility and strengthen brand recognition.

Master of Arts (MA) in Arts Administration, Columbia University, September 2023 – May 2025

Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Harvard Online Business School, September 2022 – December 2022 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Studio Art, Minor in Art History, Boston College, January 2019 – May 2022