1. L I S A M . B A R N E S
Anthem, AZ • 480.212.6248 • lisa.rareart@gmail.com
EXPERIENCED CONSULTANT, FINE ART EXPERT, AND CERTIFIED APPRAISER
CLIENT CENTERED • DETAIL DRIVEN • LEADER • MENTOR • HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
P R O F I L E
 Accomplished leader in all aspects of art appraisal and consultation with proven experience in
development and management of public, private and corporate collections throughout the world.
 Expansive education, understanding, and knowledge of fine arts, including professional training in
London, Paris, Italy, and under one of the top 10 art dealers in the world, the gallery of Richard Gray .
 Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple levels of responsibilities and duties in a fast-paced
environment.
 Direct multi-site cross-functional teams across all projects and organizational initiatives from concept to
completion.
 Provide sound consultative advice to executive-level teams and board members .
 Excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff, management, business
partners, and others at all organizational levels.
 Possess an outstanding blend of organization, prioritization, leadership and interpersonal skills .
 Consistent success is rooted within the concept of quality, continuous improvement and effective process
enhancements.
Selected Achievements
 Successfully owned, operated, and managed all aspects of strategic planning and development, sales and
marketing, and business management for an art consultancy and appraisal business, 6 fine art ga lleries,
and a publishing company.
 Leveraged superlative knowledge, understanding, and expertise to present sound, analytical, and logical
testimony for a wide range of complex, multi -layered court cases.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Thomas Charles Editions/Galleries & Richard Thomas Editions Galleries, various locations, 1997 to present
Owner & Manager
 Direct and manage all aspects of marketing and public relations for this fine art gallery and international publishing
company across major areas including Carmel, Laguna Beach, San Francisco, California, Park City, Utah, and Anthem,
Arizona.
 Create, develop, and maintain favorable public image through planning, coordinating, and managing public relations
programs.
 Collaborate with individuals, executives, vendors, businesses, and internationally at all organizational levels.
 Identify strategic sales and marketing opportunities; research, develop, and implement dynamic plans to capitalize on
business development opportunities.
 Key contributor of marketing and sales information and recommendations, strategic plans, and reviews.
 Generate company literature, marketing, and promotional materials, design and launch email marketing campaigns,
conduct extensive media outreach, coordinate scheduling and logistics, and copyedit, proofread, and revise
communications.
 Proactively identify trends, determine improvements, and implement changes.
Lisa M. Allen-Barnes & Associates, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, 1987 to present
Owner/Founder, Professional Fine Art Appraiser
 Utilize advanced knowledge, understanding, and education of fine art to provide superlative consultation for planning,
developing, appraising, curating, and managing public, private and corporate collections.
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Professional Experience, continued …
 Spearheaded all aspects of 22 major corporate art collections in New Zealand and Las Vegas.
 Provided consultative services to International Art Alliance in Largo, FL, in association with ARTnews.
Additional Career Achievements
 Consultant, National Mutual Life Association
 Consultant, Artsearch
 Consultant, Dunbar Sloane European Art, Ltd.
 Assistant to Director, Richard Gray Gallery
E D U C A T I O N & C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
Appraisal Studies, New York University
Studies in History from early Greek through Contemporary, New Academy of Art
Studies in Print and Electronic Journalism, American University of London
General Studies in association with the School for International Training, Oxford University
Liberal Arts Studies focusing on Literature and French, Pine Manor College and Harvard University
Graduate Studies in Journalism and Art Appraisals, Indiana University
Certifications
International Fine Art Appraiser (IFAA), 2007 to present
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), American Association of Appraisers (AAA), 2002 to present
A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Professional Development, Conferences, and Continuing Education
 Annual Conference for the American Appraisers Association (2013)
 Southeastern School of Auctioneering, Greensville, SC (2009)
 Forensic Expert Witness Conference, Orange County, CA (2007)
 Annual Forensic Expert Witness Summit (2006)
 Collecting and Appraising Art, Smithsonian Institute (1994)
 Fine and Decorative Arts and Connoisseurship, Smithsonian Institute (1991)
 Principles of Valuation 201 – 203, American Society of Appraisers, Sacramento, CA (1991)
 Renaissance Painting, Sculpture, and Italian Language, British Institute, Florence, Italy
 Neoclassical Painting through Post-Impressionists, Philosophy and Theatre, Institute Catholique, The Louvre and Jeu
de Paume
 Architecture, Fine and Decorative Arts from early Greek times through Impressionism (Styles in Art), Sotheby’s,
London
 Identifying & Authenticating 19th & 20th Century prints and French & Italian Wines, Christie’s, London
Activities & Affiliations
 Member, International Fine Art Appraisal Association
 Member, Forensic Expert Witness Association, 2001 to present
 Member, International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR)
 Member, Women in the Arts, Washington, DC
 Past member, National Association of Auctioneers
 Member, Esperiate d’Rome, Italy (only American Member)
 Strathmore’s 2010 Who’s Who in Business
Language Skills
 Spanish: fluent (reading, comprehension)
 Italian: fluent (reading, comprehension)
 French: fluent (reading, comprehension)

3. L I S A M . B A R N E S
Anthem, AZ • 480.212.6248 • lisa.rareart@gmail.com
July 18, 2016
Senoir
Enservio
Dear Human Resources_:
I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a executive capacity and am submitting my resume for
your review. In advance, thank youfor yourtime and consideration.
As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include professional training in
London, Paris, Italy, and under the prestigious gallery of Richard Gray in Chicago, which is one of the top 10 art
dealers in the world. In addition to this, I have more than 20 years of successful experience in art appraisal and
consultancy and have owned 6 fine art galleries and a publishing company. I am a member of the Appraisers
Association of America, the International Fine Art Appraisal Association, and the Forensic Expert Witness
Association, withpast membership in the National Association of Auctioneers.
I have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward achieving many goals and objectives,including
developing 15 major corporate collections forclients such as UNISYS, Arthur Young International, Wells Fargo
Bank US, the Government of New Zealand, and more. Throughout my serviceas an expert witness, I have provided
superlative understanding, education, and expertise to present sound, analytical, and logical testimony for a wide
range of complex, multi-layered court cases. Many cases were settled exclusively because of my skilled and
knowledgeable testimony. To complement this background, I offeran outstanding blend of organization,
prioritization, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
As an employee, youwill find me to be a driven team player, prepared to deliver immediate and long-term results,
and committed to supporting you in achieving your objectivesthrough superior performance. I am confidentthat I
could be a valuable asset to yourorganization, and lookforward to interviewing withyou in the near future.
Sincerely,
Lisa M. Barnes