Ian Morales

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.

Founder / CEO at Napoleon's Fine Art (2019-03 – Present)

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.

• 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
• 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

Auction Consultant (Independent Contractor) at MiddleManBrokers Inc. (2025-08 – 2026-04)

Curated and executed bi-weekly auctions, managing full lifecycle operations. Produced 300+ listings monthly including research, valuation, and photography.

• 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 at Joshua Kodner Galleries (2018-01 – 2019-12)

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.

• 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
• 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 at Hill Auction Gallery (2016-01 – 2018-12)

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.

• 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 at Auction Gallery of Boca Raton (2015-01 – 2018-12)

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.

• 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 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 at Elite Decorative Arts (2012-01 – 2015-12)

Assisted customers with the best bidding options and maintained responsibility for validating all pending registrations.

• 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