Karina Abdusalamova
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer
April 2022 – Present
Conducting artist research and interviews
Writing press releases, exhibition, and catalog texts
Art Coordinator / PR / Writer / Translator (English, Spanish, Russian)
November 2023 – May 2024
Managed artist and collector relations
Wrote bilingual press materials, artist profiles, and website content
Assisted in organizing exhibitions (Endémica, Yo sé que te acordarás, Talisman)
Conducted guided tours for exhibition
Freelance Copywriter
November 2021 – December 2023
Wrote descriptions for antique European furniture featured on Schwung’s 1stDibs page
Freelance Spanish/Russian Translator
April 2021 – August 2021
Translated 21 episodes of the fictional podcast TOLTECA: El Último Avatar de Quetzalcóatl from Spanish to Russian
Freelance Bilingual English/Spanish Editor
March 2019 – August 2021
Reviewed and edited first drafts of the book
Conducted and transcribed interviews in English and Spanish
Coordinated work with authors, designers, and translators
Fixer and Spanish/Russian Interpreter for the Caravan of Dreams documentary
April 2019 Chiapas, Mexico
Conducted simultaneous interpretation for interviews with the protagonists of the documentary
Facilitated logistical support during the 10-day shoot: arranged permits, locations, accommodations, and transportation for the documentary crew
PR Coordinator
November 2017 – January 2019
Mexico City, Mexico
Wrote press materials in English and Spanish
Managed social media marketing (SMM)
Updated and maintained web content
Coordinated gallery events
Managed local and international press relations
Prospected for sponsors
DocsForum Coordinator and Spanish/English Translator
July 2017 – October 2017
Mexico City, Mexico
Built partnerships with local and international NGOs and fundraised
Coordinated DocsForum events and speakers
Edited and translated the DocsLab catalog (Spanish/English)
PR and Event Coordinator
November 2016 – February 2019
Mexico City, Mexico
Prepared and edited organizational publications; wrote press materials
Conducted interviews with network participants
Conceptualized, planned, organized, and coordinated events: screenings, exhibitions, talks, parties, and cultural tours
PR Coordinator
September 2010 – May 2012
Moscow, Russia
Managed media campaigns and prospected media partners
Drafted and distributed listings of exhibitions and events
Wrote, proofed, and edited press releases and articles for the museum magazine DI
Tracked and compiled press coverage
Updated museum website and blog
Freelance author and journalist featured in:
Mel (Russia), Batenka (Russia), Knife (Russia), Hype (Russia), The Bubble (Argentina), Metropol Magazine (Russia), Prowl Magazine (UK), San Francisco Art Quarterly (USA), DI (Russia), Vltramarine (Russia)
education
February - April 2017
Cultural Journalism Workshop
Mexico City, Mexico
SkILLs and interests
Skills: advanced writing and language skills in Russian, English and Spanish; creative thinking; strong research and fact-checking skills; adaptability; SEO; sound project management skills; solid interviewing skills; computer literacy; SMM; proficiency with Google (Mail, Calendar, Drive)
Interests: language as a system and an agency; You-Tube at 3am; liminal spaces; hitchhiking; art; memes