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samantha seigel

@samanthaseigel

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Bookstore and cataloging professional blending art, literature, and e-commerce.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead cataloging and bookstore operations while expanding e-commerce and client discovery, partnering with teams that value independent publishing, careful curation, and thoughtful education.

I’m a Bookstore Manager & Cataloging Specialist with a BFA in Fine Arts and a deep commitment to independent publishing. I’ve built and maintained cataloging systems to make inventory easier to find, while curating selections that match what readers truly want.

At my stores, I direct and oversee what stock and ephemera sell best at each location, ordering completely different new-book inventories for different audiences. I also run the e-commerce operations—currently the abe books, ebay, and shopify channels—documenting catalogues, photographing books, and supporting rare and antiquarian bookfairs by running booths.

Beyond books, I bring a customer-facing, evaluation-and-mentoring mindset from my work as an Admissions Officer and as an Art Teacher. I evaluate applications with a focus on artistic and academic merit, contribute to admissions decision-making and cohort building, and represent the institution through high school visits and presentations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Admissions Officer

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The Cooper Union

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Evaluated undergraduate applications with a focus on artistic and academic merit, contributing to admissions decision-making and cohort building. Represented the institution through high school visits and presentations.

Évaluation Artistic & Academic Assessment Student Recruitment Public Speaking

Seasonal Art Handler

Minnesota Street Project

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Installed and transported contemporary artworks across media, applying museum-standard packing, crating, and shipping techniques. Supported safe movement and installation logistics for artworks.

Museum Standard Packing Crating & Shipping Artwork Transportation Installer Support Shipping & Logistics

Art Assistant

Studio of Teresita Fernández

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Supported studio production, installation, and logistics, assisting with conservation, packing, and day-to-day studio operations. Helped ensure artworks were prepared and handled safely throughout production and installation workflows.

Conservation Assistance Packing & Crating Studio Operations Art handling

Art Teacher

The Cooper Union

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Guided first-year students in developing work across new mediums and mentored them from concept development through final project execution. Encouraged experimentation and integration of new techniques.

Art Instruction Concept Mentorship

Art Handler & Bookstore Buyer

Amant

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Installed and maintained exhibitions in collaboration with curatorial teams, managing artwork handling, condition reporting, and inventory systems. Selected, ordered, and rotated bookstore inventory aligned to audience and programming.

Condition Reporting Book Buying Merchandising Art handling

Bookstore Cataloging Specialist

Codex and Troubled Sleep

Developed and maintained cataloging systems to improve inventory accessibility, and curated book selections focused on independent publishing and small presses. Managed e-commerce operations (AbeBooks, eBay, Shopify), documented and photographed each book, and supported private client sourcing and rare/antiquarian bookfair booths.