ANUSREE ASHOK
Kerala,KL
Summary
Multidisciplinary arts and culture professional with extensive experience across museum-adjacent institutions, exhibition coordination, catalogue development, art mediation, research-based writing, visitor engagement, and event support. Brings strong operational, administrative, logistics, production management, and digital backend experience from creative organisations. Experienced in working closely with artists, curators, designers, institutions, and public audiences. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and interested in heritage preservation and museum practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Tyger Tyger
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinate daily workflows, team tasks, and operational planning across departments.
- Managed budgetary allocations, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
- Oversee bookkeeping, payment tracking, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
- Coordinate with manufacturers, merchandisers, tailors, and external vendors.
- Manage packing, dispatch, returns, and order fulfillment.
- Handle customer communication across WhatsApp, email, and social media platforms.
- Serve as production controller for photoshoots, managing logistics, budgeting, travel, and on-site coordination.
General Manager
a-thing!
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed communication with customers, vendors, designers, and internal teams.
- Handled billing, payments, accounting coordination, and financial documentation.
- Created and tracked purchase orders and supplier commitments.
- Oversaw inventory updates, warehouse movement, and stock accuracy.
- Served as production controller for photoshoots, including logistics, budgeting, food, and travel arrangements.
- Wrote website content and social media copy.
Editor
Kerala Lalithakala Akademi
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Compiled, organised, and verified content for the State Exhibition of Art & Awards 2022–2023 exhibition catalogue.
- Proofread and edited bilingual (Malayalam and English) artist biographies for artists, along with gallery texts and institutional material.
- Rephrased and edited exhibition and gallery content for public display, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accessibility.
- Coordinated closely with designers to finalise catalogue layouts and production-ready files.
- Prepared and edited official textual material including certificate content, memento text, and invitation copy.
- Created and edited exhibition-related social media content for both artist-focused and general communication.
- Supervised interns assisting with social media management and content execution.
Art Mediator
Aazhi Archives
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Mediated contemporary artworks for visitors and workshop participants through guided interpretation and dialogue.
- Researched artworks using critical reading, archival materials, and direct conversations with artists.
- Supported the planning and execution of workshops, talks, film screenings, and public programmes, including documentary screenings, clay workshops, puppetry exhibitions, music events, and film documentation projects.
- Created and contributed to exhibition-related social media content.
Coordinator
Kerala Lalithakala Akademi
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Compiled and organised exhibition catalogue content under a strict one-week deadline.
- Coordinated with artists, designers, and internal teams to ensure timely completion.
- Managed exhibition-related social media content, including text development, planning, and posting.
Content Writer
Untitled
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Wrote branding and rebranding content for multiple clients across varied sectors.
- Developed website copy, product descriptions, and social media content.
- Collaborated closely with creative directors and strategists to refine tone, messaging, and communication strategy.
Freelance Content Writer
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Wrote SEO-based articles in travel and ayurveda categories.
- Conducted topic research and adapted content to client briefs.
Production and Communication Volunteer
Kochi Muziris Biennale
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted curatorial and production teams during exhibition installations.
- Transcribed and edited artist talks and interviews.
- Provided art interpretation and visitor guidance.
- Supported daily production, communication, and coordination tasks.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Kannur University
Kannur01-2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
Sree Narayana College
Kannur01-2016
Plus Two - Biology Science
Rani Jai HSS
Kannur, India01-2013
SSLC - CBSE
Amrita Vidyalayam
Pookode01-2011
Skills
- Visitor engagement
- Guided museum tours
- Collaborative teamwork
- Analytical problem-solving
- Efficient time management
- Content editing
- Creative writing
- Proofreading
- Translation
- Transcription
- Art Mediation
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Accomplishments
* Won prizes at Kerala School Kalolsavam (District & Sub-District) for English Story Writing and Poem Writing. * Won multiple essay, story, and poem writing prizes at school and college levels. * Successfully coordinated large-scale exhibition catalogues under tight deadlines.
Interests
- Art Management
- Research
- Writing
- Museum
- Archiving
Timeline
General Manager
Tyger Tyger
01.2024 - Current
General Manager
a-thing!
06.2023 - 12.2023
Editor
Kerala Lalithakala Akademi
05.2023 - 06.2023
Art Mediator
Aazhi Archives
12.2022 - 04.2023
Coordinator
Kerala Lalithakala Akademi
04.2022 - 05.2022
Content Writer
Untitled
07.2020 - 04.2022
Freelance Content Writer
06.2019 - 09.2019
Production and Communication Volunteer
Kochi Muziris Biennale
11.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - English
Kannur University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
Sree Narayana College
Plus Two - Biology Science
Rani Jai HSS
SSLC - CBSE
Amrita Vidyalayam