Fernando Paredes
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
I'm a Mechanical Engineer by formation but dedicated to different areas of gemological laboratories work, including Office administration and Customer Service.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Gemologist
EGL USA
01.2020 - Current
- Gems and Metal Identification
-Use of FTIR Spectrophotometer
- Use of X-ray Tracer Brucker machine
- Diamond Sorting for CVDs, HPHTs, Natural Diamonds
- Use of GLIS-3000 QSPEC machine
- Diamond Weight and Measurements
- Use of different methods and machines like Sarin DiaMention.
- Light Performance
-Use of Image/Verigem light performance machine
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
Jewelry Lab Technician
GSI
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Laser Inscription
-Use of OGI GemScribe for Laser Diamond Girdle Inscription
- Diamond Identification and Sorting for CVDs, HPHTs and Natural Diamonds
-Use of different machines like: Q ChK GII Arqtek, Sherlock Holmes Yehuda Detector.
Photographer and Photoshop Designer
EGL USA
10.2007 - 02.2018
- Use of traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments
- Manipulate and enhance digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software
- Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs, using airbrushing and other techniques
- Employ a variety of specialized photographic materials and techniques, including macro photography
- Editing, retouching and printing
- Diagramming new diamond shapes.
Education
Computer technician -
INSTITUTE OF SUPERIOR EDUCATION CIMA'S
Lima, Peru04.2000
Certified Mechanical Engineer -
KIEV INSTITUTE OF CIVIL AVIATION ENGINEERS
Kiev, Ukraine06.1996
Skills
- Synthetic Diamond and Gem Detection
- Accurate Carat Estimation
- Expert in Adobe Photoshop Editing, Adobe lightroom, Adobe Illustrator
- Office Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Fluent speaking and writing English language
- Fluent speaking and writing Spanish language
- Fluent speaking and basic reading / writing Russian language
Timeline
Gemologist
EGL USA
01.2020 - Current
Jewelry Lab Technician
GSI
02.2018 - 01.2020
Photographer and Photoshop Designer
EGL USA
10.2007 - 02.2018
Computer technician -
INSTITUTE OF SUPERIOR EDUCATION CIMA'S
Certified Mechanical Engineer -
KIEV INSTITUTE OF CIVIL AVIATION ENGINEERS
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