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, OH06.1981
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