IAN POLLINS
London
Summary
For almost five decades, I have immersed myself in the jewellery industry, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and expertise that spans every facet of the trade. From apprentice goldsmith to professional diamond grader, my experience is a testament to my passion, dedication and deep understanding of the intricate artistry and commercial acumen required to thrive in this industry.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Executive
S Weissbart
08.2020 - Current
- Diamond buying & processing
- Sorting diamonds to various colours & qualities
- Client order completion
- Make matching pairs & calibrated sets
- Chasing all customer stock memos
- Liaising with customers to determine their stock/design requirements & fulfillment
- Selling to both new & established customers
- Training of new employees
- Data recording of daily shipments & memos
Diamond Grader & Loose, Diamond Buyer
Imk Ltd
03.2013 - 03.2019
- Loose diamond buyer
- Diamond sorting, calibration & clarity/colour grading
- Stock data entry processing
- Customer liaison for stock needs
Director
I P Diamonds Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Diamond buying responsibilities
- Sourcing diamonds for stock & clients
- Bespoke design & manufacturing
- CAD design concept through manufacturing process
- Chasing outstanding account payments
Polished Diamond Buyer & Sales Manager
Star Diamonds Ltd
01.1993 - 10.2001
- Responsibility for buying polished diamonds & negotiating with suppliers to achieve optimum price.
- Re-grading &sorting diamonds for the correct colour & clarity.
- Travelling within the UK selling loose polished diamonds to retailers, workshops & small manufacturers
- Travelling throughout Germany, buying & selling to diamonds to merchants and jewellery manufacturers
Production Manager & Manufacturing Designer
The London Diamond Centre Ltd
01.1985 - 01.1993
- Production & supervision of a team of manufacturing jewellers
- Overseeing the design & manufacturing of new stock lines
- Selling loose polish diamonds & jewellery to the trade & general public
- Bespoke setting design & delivery
- Retail management skills
Manufacturing Jeweller & Designer
Amsterdam Diamonds London ltd
01.1982 - 01.1985
- Handmade diamond mounting
- Production work
- Designing
- Setting
- Liaising with customers
Mounter Goldsmith & Improver
Cass Jewelry, Design & Manufacturing
01.1978 - 01.1982
- Making handmade traditional jewellery
- Restoration of antique jewelry & object arts
- Complete jewellery design & manufacturing process from concept to finished product.
Apprentice Improver
John Donald Jewellery
08.1977 - 01.1978
- Continued apprenticeship in jewellery skills, including the manufacturing & restoration of both period & modern day jewellery.
- Completed training in all elements of the jewellery production process.
Apprentice Goldsmith
George Weil Jewellery & Sculptures
08.1972 - 01.1977
- Apprenticed in learning, all aspects of jewellery making
- Working on sculptures in precious metals including platinum, gold & silver
- Attending evening college for additional traditional skills
Education
O level - Art
Stepney Green Boys School
LondonCSE - Art, Maths, English, Metal Work
Stepney Green Boys School
Skills
- Precise diamond sorting
- Colour & clarity grading
- Jewelry sector knowledge
- Negotiation expertise
- Client account management
- Project oversight
- Sales expertise
- Business networking
- Sales expertise
- Business networking
Timeline
Senior Sales Executive
S Weissbart
08.2020 - Current
Diamond Grader & Loose, Diamond Buyer
Imk Ltd
03.2013 - 03.2019
Director
I P Diamonds Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2013
Polished Diamond Buyer & Sales Manager
Star Diamonds Ltd
01.1993 - 10.2001
Production Manager & Manufacturing Designer
The London Diamond Centre Ltd
01.1985 - 01.1993
Manufacturing Jeweller & Designer
Amsterdam Diamonds London ltd
01.1982 - 01.1985
Mounter Goldsmith & Improver
Cass Jewelry, Design & Manufacturing
01.1978 - 01.1982
Apprentice Improver
John Donald Jewellery
08.1977 - 01.1978
Apprentice Goldsmith
George Weil Jewellery & Sculptures
08.1972 - 01.1977
O level - Art
Stepney Green Boys School
CSE - Art, Maths, English, Metal Work
Stepney Green Boys School
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