TORY CARTER
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Skilled Jewelry Polisher with background in polishing and finishing high-end jewelry pieces. Experience includes using various tools and techniques to ensure each piece meets quality standards, honing techniques in buffing, grinding, and polishing precious metals. Strong ability to maintain precision and attention to detail under pressure ensures consistent production of flawless items. Previous roles have benefited from improved efficiency and increased product perfection due to thorough work ethic.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Jewelry Polisher
Stuller
Lafayette, LA
11.2011 - 12.2024
- Monitor inventory levels of supplies needed for polishing tasks.
- Examine jewelry pieces for defects such as scratches, dents, or discoloration.
- Clean and polish jewelry with polishing cloths, brushes, and ultrasonic cleaning machines.
- Provide technical advice regarding the best methods for polishing different types of metals or gemstones.
- Inspect finished pieces to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Engrave letters, symbols, or designs onto the surface of jewelry items using specialized tools.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with safety regulations.
- Apply protective coatings to finished pieces of jewelry to enhance their appearance.
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Opelousas, LA
03.2009 - 10.2011
- Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Supported clients in developing daily living skills such as budgeting money or time management.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
Plasma Processor
Talecris
Lafayette, LA
11.2006 - 02.2008
- Kept detailed logs of all operations performed throughout each shift.
- Operated various pieces of equipment used in the plasma process such as pumps, filters, valves.
- Maintained records of production activities including yields and waste amounts.
- Inspected completed products for defects prior to shipment from facility.
- Conducted regular checks on machinery parts such as seals, gaskets, fittings for wear or damage.
Jewelry Polisher
Stuller
Lafayette, LA
10.1999 - 05.2006
- Set up and adjust grinding wheels according to job specifications.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with safety regulations.
- Check metal settings for tightness and secure them as necessary.
- Clean and polish jewelry with polishing cloths, brushes, and ultrasonic cleaning machines.
Education
GED -
SLCC
LafayetteSkills
- Jewelry polishing
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Grind wheel setup
- Metal engraving
- Quality inspection
- Protective coating application
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Skilled in lapping
- Patience and perseverance
- Flexibility in work hours
- Jewelry repair
- Team collaboration
- Settings knowledge
- Jewelry inspection
- Workplace safety
- Call center customer service
- Customer service documentation
- Customer service delivery
- Healthcare customer service
- Customer service skills
Timeline
Jewelry Polisher
Stuller
11.2011 - 12.2024
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
03.2009 - 10.2011
Plasma Processor
Talecris
11.2006 - 02.2008
Jewelry Polisher
Stuller
10.1999 - 05.2006
GED -
SLCC
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