Jason Moses
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For most of my career I've been inserted into organizations to add short term capacity, experience and expertise, and fresh approaches- setting teams onto new trajectories.
These experiences have exposed me to a wide variety of organizations, geo-locations, work cultures, mindsets and systems.
My greatest strengths are in careful, conscientious and comprehensive planning. I thrive in understanding the root problems, existing systems and strengths, then integrating a myriad of factors- particularly the human element- into pathways forward.
More specifically, I bring value to organizations by:
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assessing conditions with objective, evidence-based methods,
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envisioning and articulating improved outcomes,
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devising careful strategies and processes to get there,
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creating measurements and clear targets, and
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relying on human relational skills to influence and communicate during implementation.
I feel most proud- and joyful- when my team's programs prove to be optimally effective and long-lasting. This is a primary motivator.
Projects are straightforward, but people are infinitely complex. That's why people must truly be the heart of everything.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business Strategy and Development
Sagewood Corporation
New York City / Miami
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Rejoined a real estate development/construction company with the task to put it on a pathway to growth.
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Conducted a company-wide assessment using qualitative and quantitative methods
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Developed the Sage2025+ Goals (5-year plan) with roadmap for incremental change, growth and resilience.
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Introduced new org structures and processes in HR, site safety, people/culture, communication systems and legal compliance.
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Currently developing new revenue models stemming from our core services
Jan 2021 - Present
I had the honor to assess existing conditions and later draft a 5-year plan of the company's goals, combined with a roadmap to growth.
This graphic was developed to help clarify and redefine the roles and interdependencies at each level in our company.
This chart for a safety program roll-out defined responsibilities and tasks
I had the honor to assess existing conditions and later draft a 5-year plan of the company's goals, combined with a roadmap to growth.
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Sr Project Mgr / Stakeholder Mgr (Consultant)
DFS Group an LVMH company
International Terminal- San Francisco International Airport
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Took over and co-managed a troubled $40M multi-brand travel retail construction project, pushing through shifting pandemic regulations, a wildfire period and other supply chain disruptions.
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Primary communication hub among client team, airport administrators, local contractors/consultants, operations teams, global suppliers, security entities, and 40+ individual brand representatives.
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Brought a safe landing for our Hong Kong-based client by delivering the two main locations (each 6,500 SF) and satellite locations in the International Terminal.
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
A typical multi-brand store has 40-50 vendors, each supplying its own unique display fixtures. Therefore, the delivery of multiple stores at once can be a complex logistical challenge.
Heavy planning, real-time multi-stakeholder communication tools and processes, as well as leaving room for adjustments- all necessary elements.
70-80% of fixtures had site conflicts, requiring triage-like ingenuity to modify fixtures in the field. Experienced problem-solvers reduced the cost extras and delays.
A typical multi-brand store has 40-50 vendors, each supplying its own unique display fixtures. Therefore, the delivery of multiple stores at once can be a complex logistical challenge.
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Sr Project Manager - PMO (Consultant)
Tiffany & Co.
New York Flagship Renovation
Apr 2019 - Feb 2020
"Jason brought an incredible level of detail, commitment, and fresh perspective to this important project, one that would ultimately impact hundreds of Tiffany employees.
He worked tirelessly to strategically plan one of the largest relocations in retail history, and always approached each task with awareness and empathy for the affected staff."
Andrew Mikulskis
Sr Director, Flagship Renovation
Tiffany & Co.
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Among five members of the executive management unit (Programme Management Office) for a $315M renovation- the brand's main location.
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Spearheaded cross-functional coordination among various departments; organized workflows/communication channels.
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Integrated an innovative, customized Material Handling Equipment (MHE) system. A automated vertical stockroom distributed among 10-floors that retrieves 150,000+ product items from any sales staff's handheld device.
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Devised strategic plan and implemented the Flagship store relocation involving 400+ employees, 11-stories, 114,000 gems - maintaining full operations without closing business one day.
Business Developer / Product Manager (CDD)
StartingBloch SAS
Nîmes, France
Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
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Start-up that integrates Intellectual Property into business strategy with an international focus
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Improved upon an innovative digital platform (PATMAN) for managing patent applications.
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Assisted startup founders, SMEs and companies by incorporating IP strategy into their business models.
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Introduced new internal financial forecasting, CRM and business intelligence processes.
"Jason's marketing and organizational knowledge combined with his artistic talents and North American culture have greatly advanced the maturity of StartingBloch.
His work was immediately useful, and his deliverables are still used daily in StartingBloch products like Patman."
Jean-François Bloch
Président Fondateur
StartingBloch
Sr. Project Manager (Consultant)
Bally
New York City / Miami / Lugano, Switzerland
Sep 2016 - Dec 2017
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Delivered two US-based luxury stores integrating a global decision-making team, global supply chain and localized requirements
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Concept design by David Chipperfield Architects
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Introduced new store planning department structure, including guidelines on central and regional roles.
Bally store located on ground floor of a 300+ retail tenant complex
Hurricane glass, flood controls and and structural frame assembly were all integrated while maximizing visibility into store.
Modular wood lattice integrated flexible display system
Bally store located on ground floor of a 300+ retail tenant complex
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Consultancy / Business Owner
Jason Moses Projects
New York City / International
Jan 2007 - Dec 2016
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Retained in-house to deliver new store construction projects for luxury fashion brands, coordinating senior management, operations teams, legal, landlords, design professionals, and contractors/vendors.
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Completed retail projects in: UK (2); France (1); China (3); Singapore; Mexico (6), Canada (2); US (30+) with a global supply chain of vendors.
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Clients included:
3.1 Phillip Lim
Tory Burch
Nancy Gonzalez
The Row
Lab Series (Estée Lauder)
Versace
Yves Saint Laurent
Elie Tahari
Fendi
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Part of Owner's Rep team for $100M Lincoln Center renovation; Home to New York City Ballet and NYC Opera (former).
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Supplemented (2) general contractors in site superintendent capacities, managing jobsite workers.
"Jason clearly explained the technical processes of design and construction, so I could better plan and integrate my company’s inter-related operations.
I found his general awareness of the wider picture beyond his own roles to be particularly useful.
He made every individual feel like a critical and valuable part of the team, which is a core leadership philosophy I try to instill but is difficult to teach."
Sandra Jovicic
[Former] CEO
Bottega Veneta, Moncler, Valentino
EDUCATION
Montpellier Business School
(École Supérieure de Commerce de Montpellier)
Master of Science in International Business
Montpellier, France
Obtained current management theories and best practices in big data management, supply chain management, cross-cultural management, workplace culture, and international marketing;
Masters thesis investigated barriers in the global housing microfinance market
Recipient '2018 Prix Entreprise Innovante et Responsable'
Awarded for the creation of PeopleTapp, a digital platform activating community-based improvements of urban areas of the Global South, with a focus on informal settlements (slums).
10 000€ prize awarded annually by the MBS Foundation
2016-2018
"Jason is an incredibly friendly and easy-going person and there is no doubt that he will easily blend in any team.
His rigorous analytical skills and hard-working temper would be for sure strong assets for any department in any firm."
Guillaume Coqueret
Professor of Finance
Montpellier Business School
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
St. Louis, Missouri USA
Liberal Arts education with a focus on architecture design
Graduated cum laude
Bemis Travel Scholarship- University-wide award to one junior level student
Leslie Laskey Award- Outstanding sophomore architecture student
1994-1998
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Procedural
Interpersonal
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Financial Management / Budget Control
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Risk Assessment / Management
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Scheduling / Sequencing / Critical Path
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Human Resource Mgmt & Compliance
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Monitoring/Evaluation/Reporting
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Workflows, Communication & RACI
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Stakeholder Management
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Change Management
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Cross-cultural Management
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Culture Assessments/Appreciative Inquiry
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Negotiations- contracts, procurement
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Problem-solving; conflict resolution
Digital
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Microsoft Suite / Apple Suite
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Microsoft Project / Smartsheets
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Photoshop / Illustrator
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Infographics / Presentations
Personal
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Time Management
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'Importance vs Urgency' prioritization
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Goal Setting
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Ceaseless Curiosity & Learning
Languages
Technical
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English- Native speaker
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French- Intermediate (B2) Currently enrolled
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Portuguese- Basic familiarity
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Japanese- Basic familiarity Family
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Interior Construction; Residential/Commercial
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Construction Documentation / Design detailing
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Freehand drawing / Infographics
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WELL Certified Accredited Professional
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OSHA-10 Site safety
