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CAD Modeler
Hearts On Fire
Boston, MA
Aug 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 7 months)
* Collaborated across departments and with outside manufacturers to create pieces that matched the designer’s vision while staying within a specific price point and keeping the pieces structurally sound
* Primary Modeler for Bridal Collections, such as: Cali Chic, Brielle, Isabelle, Lilianna, Camilla, and Destiny; Contributing Modeler for the Triplicity fashion line and the Art Deco bridal line
* Printed prototypes on Formlabs 1+ & 2 3D printers
* Rendered precise, photo-realistic images using Vray rendering software for the new Custom Ring Builder featured on the Hearts On Fire website
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CAD Modeler/Jewelry Designer
Rubertone's CAD and Casting Division
Philadelphia, PA
Apr 2013 - Jul 2015 (2 years 3 months)
* Designed and constructed custom fine jewelry based on sketches, images, descriptions, and samples using CAD software such as Rhinoceros and Matrix
* Communicated with and guided clientele throughout the design process from idea conception to finished product; worked with clients to ensure each product was true to each client's vision while also remaining within budget and structurally sound
* Rendered photo-realistic images using V-ray and Keyshot rendering programs
* Trained new employees on basic design construction, file preparation, and loading the 3D printers
* Prepared client-approved files for 3D printing by repairing and supporting STL files using Netfabb and Magics software, calibrated the EnvisionTec 3D printer, and loaded files onto the EnivisionTec, Solidscape, and Projet 3D printers to be printed flawlessly in the allotted time frame
* Advertised products to jewelry companies and other target clientele by designing posters, brochures and price guides using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, as well as, choosing images that best reflect the company and placing them on the website to advertise to the general public
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Independent Jewelry Designer
CRED Magazine and Storefront
Philadelphia, PA
Jul 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 3 months)
* Designed and fabricated unique, boutique jewelry to stock storefront
* Maintained records of inventory, pricing, product descriptions and sales
* Promoted the pieces and explained creation processes to potential clients during storefront exhibitions
* Featured in Issue Three of CRED Magazine as one of "Philly's most creative young designers"
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Sales Assistant/Hostess
Steven Singer Jewelers
Philadelphia, PA
Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 (8 months)
* Formed recommendations for customers based on style and price point preferences
* Managed customer inquiries and orders, including troubleshooting with unsatisfied customers, in person and over the phone built rapport, listened, clarified and managed conversational flow
* Inspected and cleaned luxury diamond jewelry
* Managed and recorded jeweler and customer information in database
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Jewelry Benchworker
Bario-Neal
Philadelphia, PA
May 2012 - Aug 2012 (3 months)
* Soldered, fabricated and polished boutique jewelry according to established designs
* Developed solutions to resolve complications that arose during construction of custom and established pieces
* Constructed and co-designed window displays that highlighted the products while following a cohesive, seasonal theme