MATHIS VANHEE
PROFILE
CONTACT
--Bruggestraat- Menen
Driven by creativity, empathy, ambition and entrepreneurship, I
am fueled by an unwavering motivation to grow and improve. My
endless fascination with and love for people and beauty in their
many forms motivates me to create meaningful connections and
contribute positively to the world. I have a natural talent for
building authentic relationships and fostering well-being in
others. This passion is reflected in my diverse professional
experiences, from my role as a chef to my work as a freelance art
marketing and storytelling consultant, where I consistently aim to
inspire, uplift, nurture and push others forward through my work
and my way of being.
EDUCATION-: Human Sciences: S.A.M College
Menen
Stemming from a life that hoovers between Ghent (Belgium) and
the art metropole of Mexico City combined with my freelance
occupation as a consultant, I am looking for a (preferably) part
time remote position with (if possible) flexible hours.
-: Bachelor Social-Cultural Work:
Artevelde Hogeschool Ghent
WORK EXPERIENCE
2017:
Regional bio bakery De Brookstokerij: Ghent (Co-Founder)
2018:
Exhibition platform Nuages: Brussels (Co-Founder)
Ghent
2018:
Extra curricular; product development, Big Questions Competition
-: Art History: University of Berkeley
2020-22: Kitchenstaff: Kitchen Assistant, Belgium
-: Bachelor Art Sciences, Minor
Marketing and Entrepreneurship: University of
2018- 19: Christie's: Internship, Brussel
California (Greatest honours)
2022:
-: Master Art Sciences: University of
2023:
Ghent (Great honours )
Proyecto Paralello: Gallery Assistant, Mexico City
2022-24: Kitchenstaff: Cook, Belgium
Crispy Calzone Creative Agency: Founder, Ghent/Mexico City
LANGUAGES
Dutch: mother language
English: excellent (academic
SKILLS IN RELATIONSHIP TO WORK EXPERIENCE
Internship Christie's
Communication in 3 languages with international branches,
buyers and sellers on a high level.
level)
Assistance and coordination of internal and external
French: very good
Goal orientated research translated into rapports.
stakeholders on a global scale.
Data-analysis and inventory in support of market evaluations.
Spanish: good
Italian: basic
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Diplomatic thinking and acting in interaction with high
demanding clients.
Art Sciences master theses
My final years as an Art Sciences student were formed by a growing consciousness
Word: good
Excel: basic
about the importance of Instagram marketing in the art world, and the lack of
academic research around it. This led to a two year, full time dedication to the
subject which materialised in 3 distinct global thesis researches for which I
received great honours.
Powerpoint: good
Outlook: good
Independent coordination large scale and long lasting research .
Networking and establishing partnerships with market leaders and embassies
in New-York, Beijing and Mexico City.
Goal orientated research and analysis of diverse and divergent subjects and
data sets.
Dynamic and adaptive work.
Swift learning of new skills such as Excel and statistics.
SKILLS IN RELATIONSHIP TO WORK EXPERIENCE
REFERENCES
Sabrina Koesharto
Christie’s-
Gallery assistant Proyecto Paralelo
Social media management and content creation in function of expanding reach
and brand recognition as well as deepening the relations between audience and
art(its)/gallery.
Creative writing
Connecting empathically and customised with visitors on personalised tours.
Issa Benitez
Proyecto Paralelo-
Management of public relationships, collectors, visitors and artists.
Sales (pre-, during- and after sale),with a focus on customer happiness.
Independent management of the gallery during one month, with responsibility for
daily operations and customer management.
Michel Neyt
Brasserie HA-Kitchen Assistant/ Cook Kitchenstaff
I provided reinforcement to kitchens across Belgium and The Netherlands for
culinary employment office Kitchenstaff through which I developed a set of
specific skills.
Fast adoption to changing and dynamic work environments.
Intense stress management in high pressure kitchens.
Strong organisational skills with a focus on efficiency and teamwork.
Crisis management with solving unexpected urgent problems.
SKILLS IN RELATIONSHIP TO WORK EXPERIENCE
Crispy Calzone Creative Agency (art marketing & storytelling
consultancy)
Through my consultancy firm, Crispy Calzone Creative Agency, I coach and
support art professionals, ranging from emerging artists to global top 10 blue
chip galleries, with Instagram marketing, storytelling, community building and
art content creation.
(Digital) prospect through geographical mapping out of potential clients.
Account-analysis through elaborately taking inventory of strengths and
weaknesses of Instagram accounts of art professionals.
Dynamic and empathic coaching and support in the shape of personal
counseling and training on a high demanding level catered to the needs
and goals of the client.
Storytelling in art and business operations through the creation of
REFERENCE
authentic and captivating narratives around art(its) and art focused
companies.
Community & relationship building through conscious content creation
and a goal orientated utilisation of Instagram that fosters connections.
Solution oriented thinking: acting fast and calculated on the challenges
and opportunities within the fast evolving worlds of the art market and
social media marketing.
Sales and after sales: acquisition of clients, following up on sales and
fostering long term customer relationships.
Olivia Wilson
Wardiere Inc. / CEO