Diamond and Jewelry executive with extensive experience in all facets of loose diamonds and jewelry manufacturing, both in New York and overseas.

Director of Operations/Manager of Loose Diamond Department/Account ManagementHelped launch the multi-facet cut and set up operations within this company. Share work with diamond buyer to sort large parcels for recutting and for regular cut for all brands. Experienced in jewelry manufacture, making sets for fashion pieces, wedding bands, engagement rings and studs. Maintain diamond and jewelry inventory. Conduct monthly inventory and track any errors in computer system. Improved company's… Show more Director of Operations/Manager of Loose Diamond Department/Account ManagementHelped launch the multi-facet cut and set up operations within this company. Share work with diamond buyer to sort large parcels for recutting and for regular cut for all brands. Experienced in jewelry manufacture, making sets for fashion pieces, wedding bands, engagement rings and studs. Maintain diamond and jewelry inventory. Conduct monthly inventory and track any errors in computer system. Improved company's overall inventory management systems for all diamond cuts.Manage and replenish long-term chain store and independent store's memo programs, includingworking closely with buyers and various gem labs to insure customer's minimum color and clarity requirements are met. Build relationships with customers through calling and emailing weekly.Attend Las Vegas and Buying Group Shows.Also experienced in GIA diamonds, Rapnet searches and large diamond requests.Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, Right Click, and many other jewelry software programs.GIA Graduate Diamond certificate holder. Show less

Faceted Designs closed in February 2013.Worked concurrently for Faceted Designs and Joseph Blank in a shared office.Purchased all diamonds and colored stones for local jewelry manufacturing, including sorting diamonds for quality, choosing vendors and negotiating pricing, while working to insure the company's margins. Worked directly with contractors and oversaw QC department. Customers included online retailers, small regional chains and discount retailers.Opened and closed the… Show more Faceted Designs closed in February 2013.Worked concurrently for Faceted Designs and Joseph Blank in a shared office.Purchased all diamonds and colored stones for local jewelry manufacturing, including sorting diamonds for quality, choosing vendors and negotiating pricing, while working to insure the company's margins. Worked directly with contractors and oversaw QC department. Customers included online retailers, small regional chains and discount retailers.Opened and closed the safe on a regular basis. Show less

Worked concurrently for Joseph Blank and Faceted Designs in a shared office.Managed and directed diamond stud earring program, with sizes from .10cttw to 4cttw, with direct customer contact. Customers included buying groups, small regional chains and privately held stores,Responsible for buying diamonds and gold, working with contractors and maintaining proper inventory levels to insure fast deliveries. Sorted and sieved diamonds for layouts and sourced and selected certified and… Show more Worked concurrently for Joseph Blank and Faceted Designs in a shared office.Managed and directed diamond stud earring program, with sizes from .10cttw to 4cttw, with direct customer contact. Customers included buying groups, small regional chains and privately held stores,Responsible for buying diamonds and gold, working with contractors and maintaining proper inventory levels to insure fast deliveries. Sorted and sieved diamonds for layouts and sourced and selected certified and non-certifed diamonds for customer calls. Responsible for monthly loose diamond and diamond stud earring physical inventories, including weighing parcels, running reports and reconciling with actual stock to insure accuracy and preventing loss. Also prepared quarterly reports to analyze sales by style and store to see where they can be improved. Designed and distributed bi-weekly advertising via Constant Contact and also via regular emails and fax blasts, with an increasing customer open rate.Worked closely with company IT personnel and maintained and managed company website, including monthly uploads of GIA diamonds and larger size diamond inventories. Opened and closed the office and safes on a regular basis Show less

Managed production of high-end colored stone and diamond jewelry from beginning to end, including sourcing and purchasing diamonds and working directly with the jewelers to create the piece. Responsible for GIA certified diamond inventory on a day-to-day basis, including input of new stones onto Rap.Net and into Diamonds2000.Implemented new business of selling bridal jewelry to private customers.Spoke to customers and searched for and fulfilled their loose certified and non-certified… Show more Managed production of high-end colored stone and diamond jewelry from beginning to end, including sourcing and purchasing diamonds and working directly with the jewelers to create the piece. Responsible for GIA certified diamond inventory on a day-to-day basis, including input of new stones onto Rap.Net and into Diamonds2000.Implemented new business of selling bridal jewelry to private customers.Spoke to customers and searched for and fulfilled their loose certified and non-certified diamond orders.Conducted quarterly inventory and compiled sales reports to insure accurate accounting and to prevent loss.Managed all the company's bookkeeping.Opened and closed the office and safe on a daily basis. Show less

Managed the design and development of new product lines and pricing strategies. Implemented the business of selling bridal jewelry and customer designs to private customers. Managed day-to-day operations of jewelry manufacturing, including purchasing diamonds and gold, inventory control and working with contractors. Responsible for work flow given to staff. Maintained large jewelry programs with several major retailers, including Fortunoff, Finlay, Sterling Merchandise and… Show more Managed the design and development of new product lines and pricing strategies. Implemented the business of selling bridal jewelry and customer designs to private customers. Managed day-to-day operations of jewelry manufacturing, including purchasing diamonds and gold, inventory control and working with contractors. Responsible for work flow given to staff. Maintained large jewelry programs with several major retailers, including Fortunoff, Finlay, Sterling Merchandise and Helzberg. Responsiblities included maintaining 'shelf stock' to insure quick delivery of orders, and preparing special orders based on customer requests. Worked closley with IT personnel to desing custom computer software.Handled all the company's bookkeepingOpened and closed the office and safes on a regular basis Show less