Maeve Garvin
Madeira Beach,FL
Summary
To obtain a position that will utilize my artistic ability and will lend to my continuing thirst for a better knowledge and understanding of the business environment.
Creative Bench Jeweler prepared to take the next step. Hands-on experience designing, repairing, cutting and polishing various types of jewelry. Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service and creative talents. A strong attention to detail and prioritize workloads and manage time efficiently.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jeweler
Pinellas Technical College
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted customers with selecting jewelry pieces to match their individual styles.
- Performed repairs on jewelry items such as sizing rings and replacing stones.
- Created custom designs for customers using computer aided design software.
- Polished and cleaned existing jewelry pieces to restore their original luster.
- Inspected jewelry items for quality assurance purposes.
- Soldered broken pieces of jewelry back together.
- Placed gemstones into settings with precision tools.
- Marked prices on merchandise tags accurately prior to displaying them for sale.
- Utilized hand tools like pliers, files, saws, drills and tweezers while crafting unique pieces of jewelry.
- Kept equipment and tools in working order, making necessary calibrations and performing regular maintenance to promote longevity of use.
- Fabricated, altered and repaired fine jewelry to restore brilliance.
Freelance Photographer
Zen Ink inc.
Madeira Beach, FL
09.2004 - Current
- Self-employed Artist and photographer
- Freelance and commission artist/photographer including mural artist and designer as well as conceptualize and design work for individual clients and needs
- Photography includes but not limited to weddings, special events, groups, family, sunset, architecture, landscape, and more
Welder and Fabricator
Proficiency engineering
Bellingham, MA
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Metal fabrication and layout, welding, grinding, cleaning, heavy duty equipment operations including press brake, ironworker, shear, plasma cutter, torch, band saw, roller, and forklift
- Fitting and assembly
Welder/Fabricator
Air Products and Chemical Inc
Palmetto, FL
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Welding and metal fabrication, operations of industrial machines, fork-lift and scissor lift use and qualification, first-aid and cpr qualification, mathematics, computer skills, measurement devices
Welder
Antron Engineering and Machining Co
Palmetto, FL
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Welding and working on CNC lathe and milling machines
- Also metal fabrication for customers
Machine Operator
Antron Engineering and Machining Co
Bellingham, MA
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
Education
Jewelry Repair And Design 1 & 2 - Bench Jewelry
Pinellas Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg, FL03-2024
Flux Core Welding - Welding Technology
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Clearwater, FL06-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of South Florida
07.2006
Skills
- Photography (7 years)
- Welding (7 years)
- Blueprint Reading (7 years)
- Screen Printing (7 years)
- Print Design (4 years)
- Fabrication (7 years)
- Jewelry repair
- Precious metals knowledge
- Manual Dexterity
- Polishing
- Jewelry design
- Center stone setting
- Jewelry restoration
- Sales understanding
- Creative Mindset
- Stone setting
- Precision
- Jewelry assembly
- Multi-tasking ability
- Custom Design
- Hand tool familiarity
- 3D renderings
- CAD software proficiency
- Design development
Certification
OSHA 10, 04/01/13, Present, Osha's safety and machinery. Safety procedures. Material handling and chemical safety procedures. Safety precautions and procedures in the workplace
Additional Information
Hard worker, fast learner, reliable, driven, organized, energetic, highly motivated, creative, resourceful, and responsible with a strong work ethic and moral. Take pride in all aspects of my life and work, as well as workplace. I believe in doing things right the first time 110% of my ability
Assessments
Basic maintenance and repair, Highly Proficient, 09/01/21, Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Accomplishments
- National Technical Honor Society
Timeline
Jeweler
Pinellas Technical College
08.2023 - 03.2024
Welder and Fabricator
Proficiency engineering
08.2019 - 03.2021
Welder/Fabricator
Air Products and Chemical Inc
10.2013 - 05.2015
Welder
Antron Engineering and Machining Co
07.2006 - 08.2008
Machine Operator
Antron Engineering and Machining Co
07.2006 - 08.2008
Freelance Photographer
Zen Ink inc.
09.2004 - Current
Jewelry Repair And Design 1 & 2 - Bench Jewelry
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Flux Core Welding - Welding Technology
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of South Florida
OSHA 10, 04/01/13, Present, Osha's safety and machinery. Safety procedures. Material handling and chemical safety procedures. Safety precautions and procedures in the workplace
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