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Margarette Simmons

Altadena,CA

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to impact company success positively. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fine Jewelry Production Management

Single Stone
05.2023 - Current
  • Improved organizational capacity through the implementation of effective systems and working documents to track all expenses and establish production budgets and deadlines
  • Manage Full Jewelry Production Cycle: Utilized advanced project management skills, logistics, and software to oversee an average of 1500 pieces of fine, custom jewelry from initial concept to final product
  • Collaborate with the designer and owner to develop and implement best practices, ensuring adherence to quality standards and alignment with the company mission
  • Maintain open and effective communication with contractors and craftspeople, addressing questions, concerns, and unforeseen issues promptly and respectfully

Product Design and Development Consultant

Independent Consultant
03.2015 - 05.2023
  • Worked directly with multiple brands and designers to establish and implement development and production plans for seasonal collections of jewelry, accessories, and products
  • Break down wholesale orders, submitted POs to factories and contractors, and oversee dynamic aspects of project management and production deadlines
  • Created prototypes of proprietary designs using digital tools, handcrafting techniques, and collaboration with factories and contractors in New York, Los Angeles, and internationally
  • Create tech packs for individual designs and entire collections.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with factories, contractors, vendors, and OEM/ODM sources globally, ensuring timely production schedules and adherence to strict deadlines
  • Negotiated cost per unit, MOQ's, and working terms with factories and contractors
  • Ensured the highest standards in quality and client support were met consistently.

Production Manager

Annie Costello Brown
07.2011 - 02.2015
  • Managed Comprehensive Production Operations: Maintained a detailed production calendar and oversaw project management for multiple collections produced simultaneously in-house and in external factories
  • Managed staff and addressed the dynamic needs of the in-house production line to ensure strict adherence to delivery dates and quality standards, resolving any oversights promptly
  • Sourced and negotiated contracts with vendors, factories, and contractors to meet budgetary constraints
  • Developed and maintained systems and working documents to track costs for all production pieces and retired designs
  • Built and maintained the company website, overseeing e-commerce operations including site appearance and flow, photography, product descriptions, and copywriting.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.

Bench Jeweler

Dean Harris
05.2006 - 09.2009
  • Expert in Hand Fabrication of Jewelry: Performed all aspects of hand fabricating jewelry in an in-house production environment, including but not limited to: Precious Metal Fabrication, Wax Carving, Cleaning Castings, Stone Setting, Wire Wrapping, Metal Forming and Forging, Finishing and Polishing.

Education

Design Technology , Industrial and Product Design -

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
08.2024

GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
Online
08.2024

Iron and Blacksmithing -

Penland School For Crafts
Penland, NC
01.2011

Graduate Jeweler, Jewelry Design and Production -

Revere Academy For Jewelry Arts
San Francisco, CA
01.2002

Illustration and Product Design -

Parsons School of Design
New York, NY
01.2001

Skills

  • AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup, and Z Brush
  • Problem Solving and Resource Management
  • Fine Jewelry, Design Development and Production
  • Strategic Planning and Project Management
  • Teamwork, Collaboration and Communication
  • Customer and Contractor Relationship Management

Certification

Project Management Certification - Google

Timeline

Fine Jewelry Production Management

Single Stone
05.2023 - Current

Product Design and Development Consultant

Independent Consultant
03.2015 - 05.2023

Production Manager

Annie Costello Brown
07.2011 - 02.2015

Bench Jeweler

Dean Harris
05.2006 - 09.2009

Design Technology , Industrial and Product Design -

Pasadena City College

GIA (Gemological Institute of America)

Iron and Blacksmithing -

Penland School For Crafts

Graduate Jeweler, Jewelry Design and Production -

Revere Academy For Jewelry Arts

Illustration and Product Design -

Parsons School of Design
Project Management Certification - Google
Margarette Simmons