Kobi Nickerson

• Executed casting of 11 to 18 flasks of jewelry following strict schedules, ensuring each flask utilized correct alloy.
• Prepared castings for stone setting and finish work.
• Polished and finished rings and fine jewelry to meet quality standards.
• Applied rhodium plating to enhance jewelry appearance.
• Performed general repairs on various jewelry items to maintain quality.
• Maintained casting equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Acquired hands-on training in design, repair, and fabrication. After completing the course, I had gained experience in the following skills.

• Soldering techniques and precision assembly of jewelry components.
• Wire making and plate milling processes.
• Fabrication, polishing, and finishing of jewelry items.
• Performed a variety of stone-setting techniques, including prong settings, cluster settings, flush settings, and bezel settings.
• Wax modeling for creating intricate jewelry designs.
• Utilized Rhino CAD software for designing jewelry pieces.
• Investment casting with a vacuum caster.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.