Experience

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  SCS Global Services

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Technical Specialist II

    • Sep 2021 - Mar 2023
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    Employing gemological and analytical expertise to ensure sustainable and ethical sourcing of diamonds, colored gemstones, and metals used in jewelry. SCS-007 Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard for natural, laboratory-grown, and recycled diamondsAuditor training: ISO 14001, RJC COP/COC, RMI/RM...

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  GIA (Gemological Institute of America)

  • United States
  • Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Supervisor, Identification (Color Stones)

    • May 2018 - Feb 2021

    • Overseas a team of three to four staff gemologists and two analytical technicians • Train new staff on gemological procedures and data analysis for gem identification • Manage and provide feedback on team research projects • Collaborate with inventory manager to balance production demands and research needs• Consistently and reliably maintain a high volume of production by service completing an average of 30-40 stone per day• Assisted the global gem identification team by completing international assignments in Hong Kong and Japan • Prescreen items for destructive testing• Communicate with and assist GSR team to answer client questions about results

  • Staff Gemologist

    • Apr 2014 - Feb 2021

    • Perform all advanced chemical analysis on approximately 900 mounted and unmounted gemstones per month• Compile analytical data and standard gemology testing results into database and assign preliminary conclusion for identification, treatment, and country of origin determination • Review printed reports and communicate results to clients• Maintain instrumentation and promptly identify errors in data collection• Assist manager with training new staff on gemological procedures and data analysis• Mentor and motivate team members by providing positive and constructive feedback

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  American Gemological Laboratory

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Gemologist

    • Oct 2011 - Apr 2014
    • Greater New York City Area

    • Perform all advanced chemical analysis on mounted and loose gemstones • Compile analytical data and standard gemology testing results into database and assign preliminary conclusion for identification, treatment, and country of origin determination • Review printed reports and communicate re...

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  Tiffany & Co.

  • United States
  • Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Merchandise Coordinator

    • Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

    • Quality inspection of luxury jewelry for manufacturing defects, damage, and gemstone quality • Communicated gemological standards to customers and perform microscope demonstrations • Setup displays for fashion, engagement, and statement jewelry• Monitored and track inventory through cycle counts, high value counts and diamond audits

  • Diamond Grader

    • Jan 2008 - Nov 2010

    • Designed experiment and led team to incorporate novel technology into the Tiffany Gemological Laboratory diamond evaluation process • Exceeded productivity levels on average 7.5% while applying Tiffany Gemological Laboratory standards in all aspects of the grading process• Identifed and updated gemstone attributes expeditiously to ensure the integrity of diamond information• Performed regularly scheduled verification of instruments to maintain International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification • Member of Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) and Teambuilders

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  Stardust Diamonds

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Diamond Buyer

    • Jan 2005 - Nov 2006
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    • Solely responsible for negotiation and purchase of gemstones from outside vendors• Managed multi-million dollar gemstone inventory• Calculated cost analysis for loose gemstones

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  Zyomyx

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Research Associate I/II

    • Sep 2000 - Aug 2004
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    • Team leader on development of chemical vapor deposition chamber • Performed extensive studies on fluorescence and thin film coatings• Coordinated materials for testing, conduct experiments, analyze data and present results to senior management • Maintained, calibrated, and troubleshoot analytic...