Ella Sarkis

Selected to conduct research, organize, and curate objects for exhibitions on view at the Stanford Archaeology Museum.

Selected to conduct research on archival resources in both museums and to design and lead personalized tours to the public.

Compiled comps and produced appraisals (FMV, insurance, auction estimates); authored NYC Museum & Gallery Guide for Summer 2025 circulated to VIP clients; created 20+ private-sale fact sheets; supported on-site collection reviews for clients including cataloguing works; tracked and updated sales pipelines; conducted provenance research and authentication submissions for select pieces; co-led a major charitable-gift initiative with responsibility for museum outreach and placement strategy.

Worked as client advisor in Sotheby's new Maison (Private Sales): expertise across 200+ objects on display, interfaced with clients, and led daily floor operations. Worked with CWA specialists for inaugural exhibition at Sotheby’s new Maison, “Bodhi: Masterpieces of Monumental Buddhist Art”: researched and wrote bilingual catalogue descriptions, edited all texts pre-publication, and produced audio guides while tracking audience engagement through these.

Researched and catalogued 260+ works; conducted market/exhibition analysis (Hong Kong and Seoul Frieze); assisted with private selling exhibitions and multilingual client engagement (Cantonese, Mandarin, English).

Supported Lebanon’s Ambassador and Cultural Attaché during World Heritage Site selection meetings.

• Kappa Alpha Theta Member • Stanford Women in Arts & Culture (SWAC) founder • Undergraduate European Association founding member and head of cultural program • Researcher and Tour Guide @ Cantor Museum and Anderson Collection Museum: selected to conduct research on archival resources in both museums and to design and lead personalized tours to the public. • Researcher and Curator @ Archaeology Collections and Museum: selected to conduct research, organize, and curate objects for exhibitions on view at the Stanford Archaeology Museum.

• Commendations for academic achievements for four consecutive years. • Founder and Moderator of Current Affairs Club: organized weekly discussions on current cultural & international affairs (12 members); news, books, documentaries, & podcasts research. • Member Mock UN Club: led & participated in mock debates on international relations topics (e.g. global security); researched & led discussions to prepare arguments. • House Captain: elected as representative of G6-12; member of Student Leadership Team; organized school sports day (~700 attendees) & 15+ school spirit activities. • Equestrian Team Captain: helped organize inter-school competitions and led school show-jumping team