Mary McGinnis
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
I believe I can offer The Real Real multiple layers of knowledge, both in jewelry and fashion experience. I have been in the business of luxury items for sale my entire career. I love luxury items and have surrounded myself with them both in jewelry, apparel, antique furniture, china and crystal. I love shopping, collecting and researching the new trends. I believe I have much to offer and enjoy working with a team.
There are several skills that I believe definitely set me apart from others. First, I have the ability to gain the confidence and trust of our guests by providing them with a truly exceptional customer experience. This involves educating each customer based on my extensive knowledge of our inventory and current and future trends in the industry. Second, I have the ability to visualize, communicate, and design custom jewelry that meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Guild Gemologist
Jared The Galleria Of Jewelery
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2014 - Current
As Luxury Bridal Manager I am responsible for assessing a guests jewelry and remaking them into custom jewelry pieces. I work with luxury jewelry and watch brands.
- Organized gemstone inventory according to size, shape, color, and other characteristics.
- Inspected gemstones to ensure they meet industry standards and customer expectations.
I am GIA (Gemological Institute of America) certified in diamonds, colored gemstones and pearls. I am DCA (Diamond Council of America) certified and GSI (Gem Science Institute) certified.
I have worked in the Luxury Jewelry industry for over 21 years.
Presentation and Merchandising/Sales Manager
Harold’s and Ann Taylor
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2006 - 06.2024
- Also I was responsible for presentation and merchandising jewelry and clothing at Harold’s and Ann Taylor. Keeping up with fashion trends, merchandising and personal shopping for certain guest and local TV personalities.
Watch and Jewelry Repair Manager/ Sales
Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry
Baton Rouge, LA
04.1989 - 12.2000
- My prior experience was as the Watch and Jewelry Repair Manager for Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.
I was responsible for reimagining luxury jewelry lines into other styles for guest to enjoy.
Jewelry Store Manager
Jared Store 2519
Baton Rouge
06.2014
- Since June 2014, I have been employed at the Baton Rouge Jared Store
- I have GIA Diamond Certification as well as Diamond Council of America Certification
- In addition, for almost seven years, I have been the 3rd key for Store #2519.
Acting Assistant General Manager and General Manager
Store #2519
- In addition, from time to time I have been designated as the Acting Assistant General Manager and General Manager at Store #2519
- I have served as Repair Liaison and Inventory Control Specialist
- I have been in charge of Repairs and Appraisal events.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandise
Baton Rouge School of Computers
Baton Rouge, LA06-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Merchandising
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Ability to gain the confidence and trust of our guests
- Providing exceptional customer experience
- Educating customers based on extensive knowledge of inventory and industry trends
- Ability to visualize, communicate, and design custom jewelry
Certification
- GIA Diamond Certification
- Diamond Council of America Certification
Cover Letter
I believe that I have all the qualifications you are seeking. I have over 21 years of solid, retail experience in luxury jewelry and loose diamond sales. I have GIA Diamond Certification as well as Diamond Council of America Certification, Gem Science Institute certification. I am also a Guild Gemologist.
My prior experience was as the Watch and Jewelry Repair Manager for Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA. Also I was responsible for presentation and merchandising jewelry and clothing at Harold’s and Ann Taylor. In addition, from time to time I have been designated as the Acting Assistant General Manager and General Manager. I have served as Repair Liaison and Inventory Control Specialst. I have been in charge of Repairs and Appraisal events. There are several skills that I believe definitely set me apart from others. First, I have the ability to gain the confidence and trust of our guests by providing them with a truly exceptional customer experience. This involves educating each customer based on my extensive knowledge of our inventory and current and future trends in the industry. Second, I have the ability to visualize, communicate, and design custom jewelry that meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations. In closing, I believe my experience, education, and commitment to exceptional customer service make me the perfect fit for this position.
Sincerely, Mary R. McGinnis
Timeline
Guild Gemologist
Jared The Galleria Of Jewelery
06.2014 - Current
Jewelry Store Manager
Jared Store 2519
06.2014
Presentation and Merchandising/Sales Manager
Harold’s and Ann Taylor
08.2006 - 06.2024
Watch and Jewelry Repair Manager/ Sales
Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry
04.1989 - 12.2000
Acting Assistant General Manager and General Manager
Store #2519
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandise
Baton Rouge School of Computers
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Merchandising
Louisiana State University
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