Michael Goettsch
Eugene,OR
Summary
Meticulous and accurate jeweler experienced in working with precious gems and minerals to complete highly detailed wire-wrapped and fabricated work. Systematically approaching every project with strong technical knowledge and manual dexterity. Confer closely with customers to understand budget limitations and design preferences. Seeking to further a career in the industry as a jewelry appraiser a career that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills that have been developed over the last 10+ years.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jeweler/Gemologist
Artifacts Of Time
04.2013 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and crafting unique, high-quality jewelry pieces.
- Increased sales revenue by providing personalized consultations and recommending suitable products.
- Managed inventory effectively, maintaining an organized and appealing display of jewelry items.
- Ensured optimal craftsmanship by meticulously inspecting finished products for quality and adherence to client specifications.
- Educated customers about proper care for their jewelry items, resulting in increased product longevity and satisfaction.
- Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
- Selected and acquired metals and gems for designs.
- Evaluated cut, color and clarity to assign grades to stones.
- Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.
- Completed accurate retail and wholesale valuations of metals, gemstones and completed works.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing expert gemstone identification and valuation services.
- Assisted clients in making informed purchasing decisions through comprehensive gemological consultations.
- Managed inventory of valuable gemstones, maintaining proper organization and security measures to prevent loss or damage.
- Developed partnerships with reputable suppliers, ensuring a diverse selection of high-quality gemstones for clients.
- Evaluated potential investment opportunities in rare gems, providing detailed reports to inform decision-making processes of collectors or investors.
- Coordinated with clients, suppliers and manufacturers to create custom, quality works of jewelry.
Volunteer Jeweler
Jewelry Designs By Victor
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow jewelers to complete complex custom orders within tight deadlines.
- Ensured optimal craftsmanship by meticulously inspecting finished products for quality and adherence to client specifications.
- Conducted regular maintenance on tools and equipment, prolonging their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Stayed current with industry trends by attending trade shows, educational seminars, and networking events relevant to the field of jewelry making.
- Demonstrated expertise in various metal-smithing techniques such as soldering, forging, and casting to create intricate works of wearable art.
- Created jewelry from materials such as gold or platinum and precious or semiprecious stones.
- Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
- Returned older pieces to lustrous shine by cleaning, polishing and electroplating.
- Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Metal And Jewelry Arts
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2017
Graduate Gemologist - Diamonds And Colored Stones
Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, CA03.2013
Associate of Arts - Metal And Jewelry Arts
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR03.2012
Skills
- Stone Setting
- Gemstone Identification
- Customer Service
- Custom Jewelry Creation
- Lost Wax Process
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service Skills
- Price Estimation
- Sales Expertise
- Money Handling
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Coordination
- Stone Selection
- Quality Grading
- Business Management
- Metalworking
- Jewelry Repair
Accomplishments
While attending G.I.A I was the student body president and passed the 20 stone test on my first attempt. I was also a sight holder for Rapport during the A.G.T.A show in Las Vegas in 2012. During my education at the University of Oregon, I owned and operated a small jewelry and gemstone business where I served as a local resource to identify and value gemstones while creating custom jewelry. In 2017 I received my Bachelor of Science from the U of O in metal-smithing and jewelry fabrication being the first in my family to graduate from a university. I have been featured as a local artisan and jewelry designer in Eugene's first Friday art walk.
Certification
G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist, Diamond and colored stone certifictation March 2013
G.R.S Advanced stone setting course July 2016
Timeline
Volunteer Jeweler
Jewelry Designs By Victor
08.2019 - Current
Jeweler/Gemologist
Artifacts Of Time
04.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Metal And Jewelry Arts
University of Oregon
Graduate Gemologist - Diamonds And Colored Stones
Gemological Institute of America
Associate of Arts - Metal And Jewelry Arts
Lane Community College
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