Maureen Moses, M.Sc., G.G. Email and Phone Number

The primary responsibility of the Fine Jewelry Authentication Lead is to create content for the gemological team, providing educational information and ongoing updates about the specialty equipment. The lead is the functional point of contact for maintenance and related topics concerning specialty equipment used in the gem labs.Work under the Fine Jewelry Authentication Manager to produce the authentication and technical projects based on the department’s needs.Learn and disseminate training for any new releases, upgrades, new programs Co-create and develop additional training and brand guides for Gemologists. Partner with managers and Learning & Development staff to create training plans.Write SOP documentation for all equipment used in the Gemological Lab.Coach and train Gemologist Authenticators on how to use the equipment to maximize its use.Assist with implementing new authentication technology features related to Fine Jewelry Authentication.Analyze the device data from and create a reference guide on how it should influence their conclusions of Authenticity.Collaborate with marketing and act as a SME for blogs and social media postsBe the point of contact between the Gem Lab and equipment vendors, troubleshoot equipment issues, assist in compliance. Provide feedback about employees’ progress and work quality with managerSpend a minimum of 50 % (20 hours) of the weekly shift authenticating in-house/showrooms products to continue learning and be up-to-date.Ensure all gemologists have all the equipment needed to do their job properly. Create a checklist of all tools for on-boardingOccasional Travel

During this temporary work assignment I helped transition the Fine Jewelry and Watches division in a leadership capacity to a new management structure. I was tasked with:Completing Human Resources assigned leadership training and meet regularly with internal leadership mentors. Assist with training employees and provide them with ongoing support and feedback. Track KPIs and assign/delegate work as needed to adhere with processing expectations. Serve as a point of contact for laboratory devices and equipment to ensure regulations are adhered to and devices are functioning. Partner with leaders in sister departments to discuss best practices and overcome obstacles. Approve customer item rejections and adhere to current company policies on returning client product. Track delayed product processing times and reasons. Handle Fine Jewelry Salesforce cases with support from Fashion Authentication Salesforce specialists.

Identify authentic branded jewelry from branded designers, qualify materials usedOptimized the training curriculum from "3-4months" down to 4-6 weeks utilizing a series of assessments and implementing active learning opportunitiesOnboarded and trained 5 gemologistsProcess raw chemical data to identify trends in the alloys used by our jewelry designersCommunicate the science of the authentication role to upper management and other departments to articulate the factual nature of our findingsDrafted content for company Brand Guides utilized in authenticationPartner with trainers and curriculum developers in other departments to optimize curriculum across company

Prior to the pandemic I was seeking my teaching credential through EnCorps Inc. It is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit with operations in California as well the greater Denver, Colorado and New York City areas. EnCorps connects highly effective STEM educators with public school students to counter the systemic injustice preventing children in under-resourced communities from accessing a high-quality STEM education. The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program® recruits, selects and supports STEM professionals and experts in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields as well as individuals who possess an advanced STEM degree to transition to teaching as an innovative, long-term solution to the STEM teacher shortage and to counter the alarming lack of math proficiency of middle and high school students nationwide. Volunteer in science classrooms at Title I schools and explore teaching pathways in CaliforniaDraft and implement standards-aligned curriculum (NGSS/Common Core)Learn classroom management under guidance of master teachersCraft age-appropriate STEM curriculum(K-12) informed by knowledge of childhood development and implementation of learning theories Design traditional and authentic rubrics and assessments that test for multiple competencies Implement learner scaffolds to encourage an equitable and safe learning environmentParticipate in external professional development to creating learning environments that promote diversity and inclusionDesign curriculum for web-delivery utilizing game-based learning and web questsParticipate in quarterly professional development days with other fellows.

- manage company social media presence, coach other departments on how to more effectively use social media to enhance their messaging- write and publish press releases- compile company-wide reports- participate in the company marketing committee- work cooperatively to support the needs of different departments and directors- compile stories from 50+ geoscience member societies, receive permissions to publish in the quarterly e-magazine GeoSpectrum (http://www.americangeosciences.org/geospectrum/info#issues)- set the layout of GeoSpectrum using InDesign- coordinate booth presence (contracts, shipping, customs, attendance) for the American Geosciences Institute- host booth on-site at scientific meetings globally and maintain a professional yet cordial demeanor- communicate effectively the scope of AGI and its products- generate new leads for company, identify appropriate follow-up contacts- work with the elected and professional leadership of 50+ geoscience member societies, ensure that they are making the most of their B2B relationship with the umbrella organization AGI- ghost write official company documents for presentation from company leadership- help coordinate catering, venue contracts, and news media for professional events

- Develop and implement marketing strategy for AMS Undergraduate Earth Science Courses- Design textbook covers, brochures, magazine ads, and point of sale materials for AMS Undergraduate Earth Science Courses- Post relevant news stories about meteorological, oceanographic, and climatological topics using social media- Distribute materials and information about our educational materials, and K-12 educational opportunities, at meteorological, geological, geographic, and oceanographic trade shows- Develop geologic content for AMS Ocean and Climate studies.- Prepare press releases about AMS programs.- Create/distribute podcasts about our educational materials.

- Monitored relevant geoscience legislation- Wrote articles promoting science policy to scientists and the general public