JESSE P. CHEEVER

MVP, President’s Club (First Month), Top Sales Rep

• Consistently surpassed all KPIs by converting cold leads into high-value investor appointments through strategic outbound calling and tailored pitches on art as an alternative asset class.
• Articulated complex investment concepts with clarity, positioning fine art within macroeconomic trends to spark investor interest and accelerate pipeline movement.
• Achieved Top Rep and President’s Club status in the first month; maintained elite performance across all metrics and rapidly promoted into peer leadership and coaching responsibilities.
• Blended luxury-client rapport with financial storytelling, mirroring the high-touch service ethos of Sotheby’s while enhancing Masterworks’ fintech credibility.
• Optimized CRM strategies and prospecting workflows to elevate efficiency, leading to a 40%+ boost in qualified meeting conversions.

• Facilitated inclusivity focused hospitality sessions for Booking.com's Travel Proud Program, advising on inclusivity for LGBTQ travelers and other historical marginalized communities.
• Optimized talent acquisition for C-suite roles and curated content strategies that enhanced brand visibility and inclusivity.
• Increased DEI training impact by advising $5 Million travel program on LGBTQ traveler inclusivity.
• Consulted and curated content and provided strategic guidance on DEIB initiatives.

• Company Overview: Contemporary and Modern Art
• Drove high-value sales and managed private client collections, exceeding KPIs through strong relationships with collectors, dealers, and artists.
• Led marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and organized logistics for domestic and international art transport and installation.
• Specialized in contemporary and post-war art, advising clients on investments, focusing on iconic artists like Warhol, Basquiat, Lichtenstein, and Haring.
• Contemporary and Modern Art

• Led a high-performing sales team, driving store performance by executing strategic sales initiatives, optimizing workflows, and consistently achieving monthly and annual sales targets.
• Developed and implemented client engagement strategies, building long-term relationships with VIP clients and enhancing their experience through personalized service and tailored recommendations.
• Leveraged expert knowledge of gemology and diamonds to ensure precise appraisals, manage inventory, and align visual merchandising with David Yurman's brand image, boosting customer engagement and satisfaction.

• Surpassed sales targets by utilizing expert product knowledge and providing personalized recommendations, driving growth in men's collections, leather goods, and accessories.
• Fostered long-term client relationships by customizing shopping experiences, achieving a 60% client retention rate through consistent follow-up and exceptional service.
• Collaborated with visual merchandising teams to align store displays with Louis Vuitton's global image, ensuring a cohesive and engaging client experience.

• Company Overview: The Knohl Collection
• Successfully orchestrated multi-million-dollar strategic partnerships to support an 80,000-piece private collection, ensuring world-class standards in art handling, conservation, and curation.
• Spearheaded fundraising efforts that expanded global museum influence, directly engaging with high-value sponsors and stakeholders to enhance donor relations.
• Led the planning and execution of exclusive events, including themed fashion shows, galas, and exhibitions, showcasing exceptional event management and logistics coordination.
• The Knohl Collection

• Revamped curriculum design for international summits, driving student engagement and performance through innovative, tailored pedagogical strategies; transformed virtual classrooms into dynamic, high-impact learning environments by leveraging adaptability and problem-solving expertise, while managing complex projects that fostered leadership development and cross-departmental collaboration.