IAN MORALES

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Results-driven operations professional with extensive experience in managing businesses, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Proven track record in creating and implementing effective business strategies, fostering team collaboration, and driving growth. Known for adaptability and results-focused approach, excelling in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Founder / CEO

Napoleon’s Fine Art

03.2019 - Current

Serves as the leader of an auction house and appraisal firm dealing in fine art, estate jewelry, antiquities, and collectibles
Generated $750K-$1M in overall sales revenues per year from 2020-2024
Builds and maintains relationships with a global network comprised of private estates, galleries, art dealers, collectors, jewelers, consignors and clients
Catalogs 250-500 items per auction event to include research, descriptions, photography and editing to publish
Oversees end-to-end logistics from acquisition through tracking, storing, invoicing, packing, shipping, and delivery of framed artwork, sculptures, and fine jewelry
Implements marketing strategies via company website, social media, email campaigns, and Google SEO
Generates inbound leads by offering complimentary evaluations for items in today's marketplace and converting leads into consignments and sales
Organizes and travels for estate calls, coordinating transportation and logistics for acquired pieces

Auction Consultant (Independent Contractor)

MiddleManBrokers Inc.

08.2025 - 04.2026

Curated and executed bi-weekly auctions, managing full lifecycle operations
Produced 300+ listings monthly including research, valuation, and photography
Designed domestic and international shipping/logistics systems
Enhanced bidder and buyer customer experience
Assisted in post-auction reconciliation with consignors

Gallery & Operations Manager

Joshua Kodner Galleries

01.2018 - 01.2019

Generated new sales and consignments as a result of networking with clients and responding to incoming leads
Contributed to planning and executing successful auction events locally and throughout online bidding platforms
Recorded all sales and customer specific information in Auction Flex Management software
Prepared monthly marketing strategies and auction presentation formats to consistently grow sale revenues
Managed auction records including statuses of contracts, invoice payments, shipping orders and settlements
Maintained the overall wellbeing of the entirety of the gallery showroom

Auction Consultant / IT Tech

Hill Auction Gallery

01.2016 - 01.2018

Consulted since inception of business (2016) to bring Hill Auction Gallery to the forefront of all up-and-coming auction houses in a worldwide market
Established CRM database solutions to streamline information from online bidding platforms
Produced clear and concise catalog formats to achieve the highest realizations for all goods sold at auction
Managed live auction consoles during sales from start to finish, seamlessly, with no interruptions
Implemented specialized systems for invoicing high bidders and for collection of all outstanding invoices

Auction Operations Manager

Auction Gallery of Boca Raton

01.2015 - 01.2018

Generated over $2.4M in revenue during the 2016-2017 season
Curated bi-monthly high-end estate auctions for the public, operating them from start to finish
Established healthy profitable business relationships with consignors, vendors, marketing firms and auction platforms
Led a staff of employees to work as a team to meet deadlines and achieve shared visions/goals
Maintained systems of evaluations, logistics, production and presentation to achieve record breaking realizations

Assistant Manager

Elite Decorative Arts

01.2012 - 01.2015

Assisted customers with the best bidding options and maintained responsibility for validating all pending registrations
Coordinated the auction showroom and worked one-on-one with interested customers prior to sales
Evaluated and inventoried all new merchandise purchased or taken in on consignment for auction
Assisted the Director of Operations with client correspondence, customer relations and processing of auction payments

Skills

Teamwork & Collaboration
Client & Consignor Relations
Critical Thinking & Process Optimization
High-Value Asset Valuation
Catalog Strategy & Presentation
Logistics & Fulfillment

Auction Platform Management
CRM & Database Management
Leadership & Staff Development
Marketing & Bidder Engagement
Contract Negotiation
Post-Sale Settlement & Reconciliation

Timeline