
Emily Manges
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Harvard MBA | Ex-MoMA & Artsy | Visual Arts Career Coach
Studied at Harvard Business School
Hiring Manager at Artsy
Not currently taking new clients
Emily’s Visual Arts Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
I’m an arts and business professional with nearly a decade of experience across museums (MoMA, Whitney, Tang Museum), top galleries (Hauser & Wirth), and art-tech companies (Artsy). Before earning my MBA from Harvard Business School, I founded and chaired the junior board of the Tang Museum, deepening my leadership within the industry. I’m passionate about helping emerging professionals—especially recent grads—navigate the complexities of the art market and build fulfilling careers. Whether you need guidance on job searching, crafting compelling cover letters, networking effectively, or acing interviews, I’ll provide actionable insights to help you land your next opportunity in the art world.
Emily can help with:
Art History
Artistic Expression
Art Marketing
Exhibition Planning
Freelancing
Interview Prep
Networking Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Visual Arts Techniques
About Emily
I’m an MBA admissions coach with nearly a decade of experience in the art world and high-growth tech startups. I specialize in helping non-traditional applicants navigate the competitive MBA admissions process, ensuring they stand out with a strong, cohesive application strategy. My approach is both strategic and detail-oriented: I advise applicants to start early so we can assess strengths, identify gaps, and proactively address weaknesses. From there, we’ll work together to craft a compelling personal narrative—one that highlights your individuality beyond just test scores and resume bullets. As a highly skilled writer, I’ll help you articulate your story with clarity, precision, and impact, ensuring your essays and application materials leave a lasting impression. I also place a strong emphasis on interview prep. Having conducted dozens of mock interviews during my own process, I know firsthand how practice makes the difference. Using real HBS-style questions and interview techniques from my experience and that of my peers, I’ll help you develop confidence, clarity, and a strong executive presence. Beyond MBA admissions, I’m passionate about helping emerging professionals—especially recent grads—navigate the complexities of the art market and build fulfilling careers. Whether you need guidance on job searching, crafting compelling cover letters, networking effectively, or acing interviews, I’ll provide actionable insights to help you land your next opportunity. Whether you're an MBA applicant looking to break into business school or an early-career professional seeking expert career coaching, I’ll work with you every step of the way to maximize your success.
Work Experience

Entrepreneur in Residence
Galvanizer
May 2023 - August 2023

Business Operations & Strategy Manager
Artsy
April 2020 - July 2022
Hiring Manager

Business Operations
Otis
April 2019 - April 2020

Department Assistant
MoMA The Museum of Modern Art
April 2017 - April 2019
Hiring Manager

Gallery Assistant
Hauser & Wirth
August 2016 - April 2017
Education

Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2022 - 2024
Activities and societies: Co-President of the HBS Art Society

Skidmore College
Bachelor’s Degree, Art History, Management and Business
Activities and societies: Eleanor Linder Winter '43 Endowed Scholar
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Overall Rating
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Emily has helped clients get into these schools:
Emily has helped Leland clients get into Montage