Matthew Slade
Eugene
Summary
I am a highly skilled, motivated and knowledgeable individual who is passionate about jewelry and customer service. Known for my critical eye for detail, ability to manage multiple tasks seamlessly, excellent communication skills, efficient and effective planning, and a strong educational background in my professional field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Designer/Appraiser
Willamette Artisans Jewelry and Design
05.2021 - Current
- Oversee daily operations in front and back of house
- Communicate with suppliers to procure materials needed
- Ensure staff remain on task and efficient with their time
- Design custom jewelry with retail and wholesale clientele
- Examine retail and wholesale jewelry items for repair
- Appraise retail and wholesale clientele jewelry (retail, estate, fair market)
- Custom cut and recut colored gemstones (precision cut via UltraTec V5)
Lead Laboratory Technician
Laurel Hill Center: Sweep Optical
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Operate multiple machines through different stages in production of optical lenses
- Maintain equipment used in the production of optical lenses
- Give direction and offer guidance to employees in the laboratory as needed
- Open and Close the optometry laboratory for business
Laboratory Technician
Wildish Construction Company
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Quality Control Laboratory
- Provide a detailed and accurate analysis of raw and manufactured materials in a timely fashion
- Create and edit Microsoft Excel documents for efficient data analysis
- Create reports of collected data for upper management
- Maintain proper back-ups of data samples and important files in case of emergency
- Survey machinery access and product stockpiles to ensure the safety and accessibility
- Quality Control Laboratory
Department Curator
West Chester University
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: Department of Earth and Space Sciences
- Cut and pre-form rock and mineral specimen samples for research purposes
- Operate and maintain rock saws and other equipment
- Organize, manage and catalog the geology departments rock and mineral collection
- Create and maintain Microsoft Word and Excel documents with collected research data
- Direct Assistant to Dr. LeeAnn Srogi
- Direct Assistant to Dr. Howell Bosbyshell
- Department of Earth and Space Sciences
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geoscience: Geology Concentration
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Graduate Gemologist Certification - Gemology
Gemological Institute of America
CarlsbadSkills
- Customer service
- Training and mentoring
- Cataloguing and documentation
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Client communication
- Decision-making
- Expertise in subject matter
- Networking and collaboration
- Teamwork skills
Awards Associations
West Chester University Dean's List
- Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020
Geologic Honor's Society
- Sigma Gamma Epsilon (Zeta Beta Chapter)
Timeline
Manager/Designer/Appraiser
Willamette Artisans Jewelry and Design
05.2021 - Current
Lead Laboratory Technician
Laurel Hill Center: Sweep Optical
09.2020 - 05.2021
Laboratory Technician
Wildish Construction Company
07.2020 - 09.2020
Department Curator
West Chester University
08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Geoscience: Geology Concentration
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Graduate Gemologist Certification - Gemology
Gemological Institute of America
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