Charlotte Kohlmann
Northampton
Summary
Curatorial professional with extensive expertise in collection management and exhibition planning, dedicated to enhancing visitor experiences and leading educational initiatives. Renowned for adaptability in dynamic environments and a strong commitment to achieving impactful results. Demonstrates exceptional skills in research, project management, and team leadership, focusing on fostering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation. Passionate about creating engaging cultural experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Exhibition Curator
Mundus Press LLC
10.2021 - Current
- Curate and produce large-scale exhibitions, cumulatively showcasing artwork from over 230 artists nationally and internationally.
- Oversee event logistics: venue coordination, artist communication, installation planning, and scheduling.
- Manage international exhibitions for the company.
- Develop inclusive curatorial strategies; lead marketing, vendor relations, budget management, and print production.
- Coordinate with artists, municipal agencies, landowners, press, and environmental partners to realize site-specific public art events
Editor in Chief and Publisher
Mundus Press LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Design art publications, monographs for independent artists, galleries such as Gladstone Gallery (NY) and V1 Gallery (Denmark).
- Lead layout, typesetting, image sequencing, and print coordination, ensuring editorial coherence and visual sensitivity.
- Collaborate with artists and writers to produce group poetry anthologies.
- Contribute to Mundus Press's growing catalog of over 20 publications which includes zines, artist books, exhibition catalogs, and posters.
- Balance multiple projects across formats—posters, books, exhibition print materials, and risograph editions.
- Develop the Press's website, blog and social media presence.
- Maintained a consistent editorial voice throughout all published materials, reinforcing the publication''s unique identity.
Research Assistant
Macmillan Publishers
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct archival and library research for published author, Adam Plunkett’s upcoming non-fiction book on Emily Dickinson.
- Maintain comprehensive databases of submissions, tracking progress through editorial workflow systems.
- Participate in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing research outcomes for presentations and publications.
Newspaper Layout Designer
Montague Reporter Newspaper
04.2022 - Current
- Craft visually engaging newspaper layouts by arranging text, images, and graphics to maximize clarity, readability, and audience impact.
- Manage deadlines effectively to consistently deliver high-quality content on time.
- Collaborate with newspaper staff to ensure alignment on design specifications and project goals.
Newspaper Columnist
Montague Reporter Newspaper
06.2022 - Current
- Write a weekly a column on local issues, engaging community readership that discuss rural archives, libraries, and special collections in Western Massachusetts.
- Collaborate with editors to refine content, ensuring accuracy and adherence to publication guidelines.
- Conduct interviews with local figures, enhancing story depth and credibility.
Assistant Conservationist and Archivist
Department of Information Services & Records of New York
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Conserved and rehoused 18th-century books and public records.
- Developed strategic plans for habitat restoration, collaborating with experienced colleagues to ensure sustainable practices.
- Led a delamination project on NYC Common Council Records (1719–1799); authored a 40-page report on the results.
- Maintained electronic databases for tracking archival collections, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
Publisher Services and Marketing Assistant
ARTBOOK D.A.P
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed editorial schedules to ensure timely project delivery and adherence to publication timelines with the Company's Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Accounting Departments.
- Coordinated with designers and printers to maintain visual integrity of publications.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote new titles through social media and online platforms.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and inform publication decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Art History, And Book Studies
Smith College
Northampton, MA05-2017
Skills
- Cataloguing and documentation
- Adobe Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Zoom
- Paste Perfect
- Public engagement
GRANTS
- International Experience Grant (Smith College, 2017) : Awarded thirty-five hundred dollars to physically trace Grandmother’s diary from 1940-1942 as she was escaping Nazi Germany. I traveled to France, Germany, and Portugal for six weeks and visited local archives, museums, and historical sites related to the Holocaust and my family history.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Macmillan Publishers
05.2025 - Current
Newspaper Columnist
Montague Reporter Newspaper
06.2022 - Current
Newspaper Layout Designer
Montague Reporter Newspaper
04.2022 - Current
Exhibition Curator
Mundus Press LLC
10.2021 - Current
Editor in Chief and Publisher
Mundus Press LLC
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Conservationist and Archivist
Department of Information Services & Records of New York
04.2019 - 07.2022
Publisher Services and Marketing Assistant
ARTBOOK D.A.P
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Art History, And Book Studies
Smith College