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India Johnston

Brooklyn

Summary

India is a meticulous and accurate bench jeweler experienced in working with 18K gold, 14K gold, platinum, and sterling silver. With a systematic approach, she is able to plan every project with strong technical knowledge and manual dexterity. Very detailed oriented, she is able to learn quickly, follow instructions entirely, and complete her work ahead of schedule.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bench Jeweler

Satomi Kawakita Jewelry
04.2024 - Current
  • Created jewelry in accordance to company designs using gas torches, laser welders, and hand tools.
  • Cleaning castings, setting stones, assembling components, and polishing final work.
  • Drilling and gluing pearls
  • Working on a tight schedule to remain ahead of due dates.

Bench Jeweler

WWAKE
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Crafted fine jewelry following WWAKE's instructions and standards.
  • Repaired jewelry using techniques such as laser welding, soldering, and stone setting.
  • Completed timed projects while following a strict schedule.

Gallery Help

World's Fair Gallery
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted gallery viewers with questions and sales.
  • Maintained a clean environment during gallery events/viewings.
  • Learned barback roles for special events and gatherings.

Bakery TM & Cake Decorator

Whole Foods Market
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
  • Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build a business reputation and revenue base.
  • Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.

Production Baker

Butternut Bakehouse
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Mixed, proofed, shaped, and baked dough for baguettes, bagels, and other breads.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining a detailed production schedule.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.

Cashier

Whole Foods Market
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.

Education

BFA - Jewelry & Metalsmithing

RISD
Providence, RI
06.2023

Pre-College - Illustration and Interior Design

SCAD
Savannah, GA
06.2018

Skills

  • Adobe Suite (photoshop, illustrator, lightroom, premier)
  • Rhino 3D
  • Z-Brush
  • Casting
  • Chasing repousse
  • Forging
  • Hand/power tools
  • Laser welding
  • Soldering
  • Stone setting
  • Chain repair
  • Prong retipping
  • Jewelry polishing
  • Design experience
  • Wax modeling
  • Jewelry repairs
  • Ring resizing
  • Photography
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Food running
  • Menu memorization

Awards

  • Foundation Studies Triennial, 2019
  • Florence Guggenheimer Scholarship, 2021-2022
  • Walter M. Oppenheim Fund, 2021-2022
  • Gene Verri Memorial Endowed Scholarship, 2021-2022
  • Schiller Family Endowed Scholarship, 2021-2022
  • Jewelry and Metals Triennial Woods-Gerry, 2022
  • SNAG Dye House Exhibition, 2022
  • Jewelry and Metals Senior Show Woods-Gerry, 2023
  • Worlds Fair Gallery, 2023

Personal Information

Title: Jeweler, Metalsmith, Baker

Timeline

Bench Jeweler

Satomi Kawakita Jewelry
04.2024 - Current

Bench Jeweler

WWAKE
08.2023 - 03.2024

Gallery Help

World's Fair Gallery
06.2023 - 08.2023

Production Baker

Butternut Bakehouse
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bakery TM & Cake Decorator

Whole Foods Market
06.2020 - 01.2022

Cashier

Whole Foods Market
06.2019 - 08.2019

Pre-College - Illustration and Interior Design

SCAD

BFA - Jewelry & Metalsmithing

RISD

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