Maddison Armstrong
Menlo Park,USA
Summary
Certified Graduate Gemologist and Jewelry Design Technologist with extensive experience in procurement, fine jewelry design, and production management. Proven track record in high-value goods sourcing, auction navigation, and precision grading, with additional expertise in photography, website management, and distillation operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Manager
Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry
06.2021 - Current
- Source, appraise and evaluate goods for ultra high net worth clients
- Auction sourcing
- Recut knowledge (potential weight loss, cutting technique, level of projected improvement, etc.)
- Consistent market analysis to maintain our insurance values
- Production management
- Design for clients and stock
- Photography and website management
Distiller
Dry Fly Distilling
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Make the production schedule
- Maintain, manage and accurately record data for state reporting
- Manage and delegate tasks to a team of part-time staff
- Produce award winning spirits to a specific standard developed over 8 years
- Assisted in creating a 200% increase in alcohol sales during the pandemic
- Made sanitizer for the general public and school systems in the greater Spokane area
Repair Assistant
Leo Hamel Fine Jewelry
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted in repair quotes
- Worked with clients and sales associates to modify existing pieces and meet deadlines
- Identified and graded stones to find suitable replacements or matches
- Facilitated and quality controlled the jeweler's work
Diamond Grader
Gemological Institute of America
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Graded diamonds in a controlled laboratory setting
- Aligned to a set grading standard to be uniform and exact to ensure consistent and accurate results
- Became knowledgeable in using a diamond's natural properties to aid in the grading process
Education
Graduate Gemologist -
Gemological Institute of America
Jewelry Design and Technology -
Gemological Institute of America
Accredited Jewelry Professional -
Gemological Institute of America
Skills
- Multitasking in high stress environments
- Adaptive to new environments
- Trade show experience
- Data collection
- Excel experience
- International shipping and travel
- Hand carrying high value items (no losses)
Certification
- NAJA
References
- Henry Chaplin, Director of Inventory, Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry, 760-643-7098
- Inga Papendieck, Creative Director, Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry, 415-516-4470
- Kehan Li, FIRV, FGA, DGA, PJValDip, FNAJ, Loupe Jewelry Valuation and Consultation, +44(0)20 8275 8690, kehan@loupe-jewelleryvaluer.co.uk
- Don Poffenroth, CEO, Dryfly Distilling, 509-981-4378
Awards
Kazanjian Scholarship for Graduate Gemologist program
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry
06.2021 - Current
Distiller
Dry Fly Distilling
05.2019 - 06.2021
Repair Assistant
Leo Hamel Fine Jewelry
07.2017 - 08.2018
Diamond Grader
Gemological Institute of America
05.2016 - 06.2017
Graduate Gemologist -
Gemological Institute of America
Jewelry Design and Technology -
Gemological Institute of America
Accredited Jewelry Professional -
Gemological Institute of America
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