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Mary Forst Gibson

South Portland,ME

Summary

Meticulous Jeweler with 8 years of progressive experience designing, repairing and selling exquisitely finished pieces. Detail-oriented repair and cleaning specialist with unparalleled standard for final products. Collaborative and reliable employee with awareness of workplace safety in all circumstances. Focused on exceeding customer expectations with modern, fresh designs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CAD Designer, Sales Assosiate, & Bench Jeweler

Folia
04.2016 - Current
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Worked with clients one on one, both in person and via email, to create custom jewelry.
  • Managed drafting and design for over 150 CAD projects from concept through delivery.
  • Created CAD models and drawings for our clients using Matrix 9.
  • Efficient in many jewelry techniques including, soldering, laser welding, stone setting, cleaning castings, fabricating jewelry, polishing metal, jewelry repair and working with precious metals and gemstones.
  • Photographed merchandise and digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Managed the companies website and social media.

Studio Assistant

Martha Sullivan
03.2015 - 08.2019
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Studio Technician

Open Bench, Course, Maine College of Art
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Guided students in bringing their jewelry designs to life.
  • Managed studio equipment.

Studio Assistant

Peters Valley School of Craft
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Maintained studio equipment, providing a safe workplace for all students.
  • Assisted 5 workshops covering various jewelry and metalsmithing techniques.
  • Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.

Education

Matrix Essentials Workshop

Stuller Inc.
Lafayette, LA
2017

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Metalsmithing & Jewelry

Maine College of Art
Portland, ME.
2016

Skills

  • Matrix 9
  • Skilled in Maintenance and Organization
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Photoshop
  • Squarespace
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Creative Thinking

Timeline

Studio Technician

Open Bench, Course, Maine College of Art
09.2016 - 05.2017

CAD Designer, Sales Assosiate, & Bench Jeweler

Folia
04.2016 - Current

Studio Assistant

Martha Sullivan
03.2015 - 08.2019

Studio Assistant

Peters Valley School of Craft
05.2014 - 08.2014

Matrix Essentials Workshop

Stuller Inc.

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Metalsmithing & Jewelry

Maine College of Art

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