Mike Burnette G.G. (GIA)

Director of Vendor Operations & Gemology / Jewelry & Gem Buyer at Gem Shopping Network, INC
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(386) 825-5501
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Credentials

  • Accredited Senior Gemologist
    AGA - Accredited Gemologists Association
  • Advanced Diamond Grading
    GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
  • Applied Jewelry Professional
    GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
  • Certified Senior Management Professional
    Jewelers of America
  • Certified Senior Sales Professional
    Jewelers of America
  • Graduate Gemologist
    GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
  • Pearl Course
    GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
  • Senior Member
    National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Experience

  • Gem Shopping Network
    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Vendor Operations & Gemology / Jewelry & Gem Buyer
      • Jun 2012 - Present

      Responsible for the jewelry and gemological aspects of the company. Oversee the Quality Control department and the Jewelry Shop. Ensure that the company's standards are met in regards to the type and quality of product we sell. Also responsible for acquiring merchandise to sell to our customers. Responsible for the jewelry and gemological aspects of the company. Oversee the Quality Control department and the Jewelry Shop. Ensure that the company's standards are met in regards to the type and quality of product we sell. Also responsible for acquiring merchandise to sell to our customers.

  • Dana Augustine Inc.
    • United States
    • Luxury Goods & Jewelry
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • National Sales Rep / Jewelry Designer
      • 2010 - 2012

      Traveled across the country hosting diamond restyling events at Sterling stores.Handled sales to the stores clients as well as trained and motivated store personnel. Finished in the top 10 in both sales dollars and percentage increase. Qualified for the company's elite program recognizing top performers. Traveled across the country hosting diamond restyling events at Sterling stores.Handled sales to the stores clients as well as trained and motivated store personnel. Finished in the top 10 in both sales dollars and percentage increase. Qualified for the company's elite program recognizing top performers.

  • D. Geller & Son
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Merchandise Manager (Buyer, Appraiser, Sales)
      • 2006 - 2010

      Was the Merchandise Manager for a three store chain in the Atlanta area. Served as the buyer for this multi million dollar company and dealt directly with vendors such as Tacori, Scott Kay, Verragio, Benchmark, Baume & Mercier, Pandora, among many others. Was also responsible for doing appraisals using NAJA standards. I created many of the company's training programs as well as other operational forms. Was the Merchandise Manager for a three store chain in the Atlanta area. Served as the buyer for this multi million dollar company and dealt directly with vendors such as Tacori, Scott Kay, Verragio, Benchmark, Baume & Mercier, Pandora, among many others. Was also responsible for doing appraisals using NAJA standards. I created many of the company's training programs as well as other operational forms.

  • Shane Co.
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Store Manager
      • 1992 - 2006

      Store Manager Store Manager

  • Service Merchandise
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Jewelry Manager
      • 1986 - 1992

Education

  • GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
    Graduate Gemologist, Diamonds & Gemology
    1997 - 1997
  • Western Kentucky University

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