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, CA08.2024
GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
Online08.2024
Iron and Blacksmithing -
Penland School For Crafts
Penland, NC01.2011
Graduate Jeweler, Jewelry Design and Production -
Revere Academy For Jewelry Arts
San Francisco, CA01.2002
Illustration and Product Design -
Parsons School of Design
New York, NY01.2001
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
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