Caroline Nelms Email & Phone Number

Carlsbad, California, United States

• Research Advocate and Coordinator for GIA's topical session "Gemological Research in the 21st Century" at GSA Connects and project management for annual Sinkankas Symposium• Library Technician role assisting in the day-to-day functions of the library: acquisitions, book labeling and barcoding prep, and assisting patrons in finding information• Exhibit & Booth coordinator for GSA, Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and SD County Fair• Poster Session coordinator for GIA's International Gemological Symposiums with keynote speakers such as Madeline Albright and Deepak Chopra and Gemological Research Conference for 1000+attendees globally• Content creator for GIA Library social media platforms such as Facebook; Authors posts with images on books and jewelry from vast collection along with creation of unique videos promoting the library catalog, museum collection and other GIA events • Obtains images and licenses for GIA’s digital content - GIA website, GemKids, Social media; Keywording and metadata specialist for Library's digital asset management database through OpenText• Transcribes and catalogs oral history interviews from jewelry trade and geology field for Library collection (over 200 to date)• Provides research and reference assistance to outside patrons in the gem industry and through Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gialibraryandmuseum• Archive Project Work: Richard T. Liddicoat and Dr. Edward Gubelin• Prepares monthly/annual reports for Director, Management Team and GIA President• Creator of bibliographies on gemstone topics for research projects and scientific journals/websites• Works closely with Director on Artisanal Miner's Guidebook Initiative in Africa (Kenya/Tanzania/Zambia) • Proficient in Adobe Products, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Social Media Platforms, Workday, Concur and Open Text Media Manager• Recently completed Adobe Premiere Pro Course and currently enrolled in Gem Ident course through GIA

Irvine, Ca

Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes, Irvine Apartment Communities• Assisted in marketing and generating traffic; Provided excellent customer service• Prepared legal documents; served clients as their initial contact with the company and throughout the business relationship• Qualified prospective residents through verifying applications and performing credit checks

Los Angeles, Ca

• Assisted in organizing quality music education to under-served areas of Los Angeles• Created reports and handbooks to facilitate communication between music outreach staff and administrators/faculty at each site