Contractor

• Jan 2008 - Present

Jewelry and Gemstone Professional

• 2008 - Jan 2022

Colored stone specialist Lapidary artistVendor and Tradesperson at the Tucson Gem and Jewelry show, ‘10-’14International gemstone buying and selling in accordance with Kimberley Process protocolsCustom fine jewelry designColored stone identification, treatment assessment and gradingEstate and Antique Jewelry repair/refurbishmentJewelry/Gemstone business management and administrationModernization of legacy industry systemsMarketing strategy, content creation, product photography and social media management.Clients include: Boston Gems, GeoClassics, Kalupe Jewelers, BC Lithics and Ivory, Paul Brauns Designs, Kenneth Miller Enterprises, James McTamney’s and Co. Jewelry and Pawn, Katz Village Jewelers Inc., Paradigm Collective, and The Lost Boys of The Sudan Show less

Vice President

Research Development Project Lead

• Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

Co-Wrote Business Plan for Blue Mountain Biogenetics and Nanotechnologies, Inc. Business Plan included research and development of an innovative and unique agricultural system in conjunction with the Engineering Department of The University of Toronto. Co-Wrote Business Plan for Blue Mountain Biogenetics and Nanotechnologies, Inc. Business Plan included research and development of an innovative and unique agricultural system in conjunction with the Engineering Department of The University of Toronto.