Maria Flames SaezInnovative Jewelry Designer with 20+ Years of ExperienceI am a highly experienced and innovative jewelry designer with over 20 years in the fashion and jewelry industry, driven by a passion for creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability. My professional journey includes significant roles, including Editorial Photographer in Aventura, Florida, where I specialized in capturing high-quality images that enhance the visual appeal and marketability of jewelry.As the Director of Design, Production, and Sales/Marketing in Caracas, Venezuela, I developed and implemented design standards that ensured consistent, high-quality output. I oversaw the entire product lifecycle, aligning design and production with market demands while leading effective marketing strategies to maximize impact. My entrepreneurial spirit flourished in Delray Beach, Florida, where I managed design, production, and sales, honing my business management skills.My educational background is comprehensive. In 1997, the Foundation of International Services, Inc. evaluated my qualifications, equating them to a Bachelor's degree in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from an accredited U.S. institution. My passion for jewelry design began at Chiluisa Jewelry in Miami, where I immersed myself in wax modeling and finishing pieces in May 1995. I also studied Counter Sketching at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), completing my independent study in Venezuela with GIA materials.I enriched my expertise with courses in Jewelry Repair at the Steward International School of Jewelry in August 1996 and pursued art courses at Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in May 1995. Additionally, I explored interior design at the Academy of Interior Design of Las Mercedes in Caracas, Venezuela, in July 1990.My skills encompass jewelry design, metalsmithing, editorial photography, design standards development, tailoring, strategic leadership, product lifecycle management, sales and marketing coordination, visual merchandising, customer service optimization, employee supervision, and inventory management. I achieve high standards of craftsmanship and innovation, earning the trust of clients and colleagues. My commitment to sustainability and ability to anticipate industry trends ensure my designs exceed expectations.I seek opportunities to further my professional development and contribute meaningfully to the jewelry industry. With a rich background and a passion for design, I am eager to embrace new challenges that will drive the future of jewelry design and management.