Ryan Cole Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

• Created Computer Aided Designed (CAD) 3D Jewelry models for fabrication from concept to competition• Responsible for oversight over 5 person jewelry team to ensure timely completion, quality performance, and resolving any potential issues in the creation of each jewelry piece• Overhauled and streamlined internal processes for jewelry team to reduce issues in the jewelry creation process• Consultative and solution-based seller tasked with taking client’s ideas and bringing them to life with design and jewelry creation to create an exceptional and unforgettable experience for every client

• Taught 6 classes each semester from introductory art to advanced drawing and created a multimedia production class and curriculum for the high school• Created course curriculum for over 120 students each semester. Taught students with varying levels of artistic ability to bring out the highest levels of their ability and sharpen their proficiency while assigning and grading assignments

• Created DJ company to fill a need I saw for quality entertainment for wedding and events in southwestern Oklahoma• Did all my own marketing and promotion to become a preferred vendor at venues and to attract direct bookings from clients• Managed small team to help facilitate transportation, set up, and tear down of events• Designed, scripted, filmed, produced, and edited video commercials for local businesses• Grew from doing local weddings in Duncan, Oklahoma to having bookings all over Oklahoma and North Texas

• General manager and sales manager for 25+ years in charge of purchasing inventory, appraisal of jewelry, sales training, forecasting, budgeting, marketing, social media management, public relations, software implementation, and IT issues• Custom jewelry creator who has designed, created, and sold thousands of pieces of jewelry throughout career• Consultative and solution-based seller tasked with creating value and an unforgettable experience within each piece for the client. Have to explain out complex designs and overcome objections while negotiating pricing for jewelry pieces• Resolved all jewelry and watch repairs• Responsible for purchasing and appraisal of new inventory while balancing budgets and cash flow to ensure sell through and profitability of the company

• Created all video, photo, and print communications for the church for internal events, updates, and services for the congregation and external materials for marketing and branding. Created and designed website• Ran Sunday services for worship band and pastor and media team. Installed computer systems and integrated lighting, sound equipment, and live video streaming for all services. Taught and managed media team on each aspect of the service in case I was absent• Created live online streaming capabilities through website and social media. Edited stream to archive for future viewing

• Created custom jewelry pieces and responsible for all jewelry repair in addition to being a floor sales associate

• Managed and trained sales staff of 5. Lead sales associate and responsible for all watch repair

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry

Certified Bench Jeweler Technician