Madison Hutson
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic Jeweler with a Bachelors degree in Metalworking and Jewelry from University of Louisiana at Lafayette and six years of bench experience. Experience in advanced stone setting in fast-placed environments with extreme attention to detail.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Stone Setting Apprentice 1-2
Stuller
05.2021 - Current
- Completed work with metals such as yellow gold, white gold, platinum and sterling silver
- Experienced in set types: traditional prong, claw prong, center stones of all shapes, pinpoint, channel, flush setting, bezel
- Tool orderer - Keeps inventory of stone setting tools for department, responsible for stocking supplies such as: burs, hand tools, polisher and abrasives, rubber wheels, etc., works with coworkers to fit specialty needs, stays up to date on new tools to try
- Daily use of microscope, ball vise, micromotor, graversmith, and air hammer
- Completed 3 day laser welding class, experience in using laser to fill pits, tool marks,Exceeds on jewelry pieces such as earrings, rings, and pendants
- Exceeds 100% efficiency rating for stone setting in annual evaluation, completes high quality work in fast-paced production environment
- Works closely with master setters, learn from individual master's creative processes and technical skills
- Stone setter on CAD/CAM team, completes jewelry pieces that are completely unique, designed, grown, and cast from customers specifications, complete jewelry pieces with customers stones
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Metalworking And Jewelry
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2021
Skills
- Stone setting
- Metal fabrication
- Lost wax casting
- Jewelry design
- Laser welding
Timeline
Stone Setting Apprentice 1-2
Stuller
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Metalworking And Jewelry
University of Louisiana At Lafayette