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Jeffrey Bauer

Myakka City,FL

Summary

Attained Graduate Gemologist certification with Gemological Institute of America, 1986

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Jewelry Designer

JeffreyB LLC
  • Coordinated photoshoots for marketing materials, capturing the essence of each collection beautifully.
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Enhanced jewelry designs by incorporating innovative materials and techniques.
  • Designed bespoke pieces for high-profile clientele, exceeding expectations with exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail.
  • Offered clients and employees expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
  • Evaluated every incoming piece to document dimensions and existing flaws.
  • Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
  • Created jewelry from materials such as gold or platinum and precious or semiprecious stones.
  • Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.
  • Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
  • Conducted thorough inspections and cleanings of jewelry items to evaluate expected durability and construction quality.
  • Completed accurate retail and wholesale valuations of metals, gemstones and completed works.
  • Performed over Number skilled jewelry repairs each week.
  • Sized, selected and cut individual gemstones to fit new and existing pieces.
  • Completed accurate measures of customers to produce well-sized pieces proportional to individual dimensions.
  • Verified worker skill and technical accuracy during processing by closely examining in-progress work.
  • Evaluated cut, color and clarity to assign grades to stones.
  • Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to restore appearance by correcting damages.
  • Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
  • Examined completed products and unmounted gemstones to produce appraisals based on pricing guidelines, market knowledge, stone grades and rarity.
  • Constructed both one-off and mass-produced items with skilled finishing work such as engravings and embossings.
  • Returned older pieces to lustrous shine by cleaning, polishing and electroplating.
  • Constructed preliminary models of metal, clay or plaster and formed sample castings in molds.
  • Produced models for jewelry runs using wax, metal, clay and plaster.
  • Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
  • Supported sales team with accurate service pricing and work descriptions.
  • Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs.
  • Selected and acquired metals and gems for designs.
  • Checked completed jewelry pieces to evaluate quality and made adjustments to align with customer demands.
  • Consistently met deadlines under pressure without compromising on design quality or client satisfaction.
  • Improved customer retention through exceptional service and attention to detail in crafting unique jewelry items.
  • Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
  • Redesigned existing product lines, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistency in craftsmanship across all products.
  • Developed detailed sketches and 3D models to effectively communicate design concepts to clients.
  • Established successful partnerships with suppliers, securing competitive pricing for raw materials.
  • Assessed pieces to evaluate quality and accuracy according to design.
  • Modified designs to meet client demands.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences for customized pieces.

Production Technician

Rhodan Marine Systems
09.2018 - 05.2025
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
  • Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
  • Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
  • Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
  • Performed regular calibration checks on instruments ensuring precision measurements throughout the production process.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Business, Fine Art

Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH
06.1981

Skills

    Customer service, High Qualty Design and production suiting customer tastes and lifestyle preferences

Timeline

Production Technician

Rhodan Marine Systems
09.2018 - 05.2025

Jewelry Designer

JeffreyB LLC

Bachelor Of Arts - Business, Fine Art

Wittenberg University
Jeffrey Bauer