Caroline Cole
About Caroline Cole
Caroline Cole is a Trade Sales Account Executive currently working at Chairish since 2021. She has a diverse background in art and design, having held various roles in notable institutions and companies, including Bonhams and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Work at Chairish
Caroline Cole serves as a Trade Sales Account Executive at Chairish, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on developing relationships with trade professionals and enhancing sales strategies. Her experience in the art and design sectors contributes to her effectiveness in this role, allowing her to connect with clients and understand their needs.
Previous Experience in Art and Design
Prior to her current role, Caroline Cole worked at several notable organizations in the art and design fields. She was a Specialist in Furniture and Decorative Art at Bonhams for six months in 2018. Following that, she served as a Client Development Executive at 1stdibs.com for seven months in 2019. Additionally, she held various curatorial and editorial positions, including a five-year tenure as Ellyn McColgan Assistant Curator of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Education and Expertise
Caroline Cole earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature and Art History from Georgetown University, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) in the History of Decorative Arts and Design from Parsons School of Design - The New School, studying from 2008 to 2010. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both literature and the decorative arts.
Background in Curatorial and Editorial Roles
Caroline Cole has a diverse background in curatorial and editorial roles within the art community. She worked as a Curatorial Fellow at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum for one year and completed internships at The Magazine ANTIQUES and Metropolis Magazine. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant in Design History at Parsons The New School for Design, further showcasing her commitment to education and the arts.
Early Career and Legal Experience
Before her focus on art and design, Caroline Cole worked as a Litigation Legal Assistant at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 2005 to 2007. This role provided her with foundational skills in client services and professional communication, which have been beneficial in her subsequent positions in the art and design sectors.