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Angelo Crocco

Old Bridge,NJ

Summary

I believe in and promote authenticity. I strive to give my team the knowledge & tools they need to excell in their roles. I treat others with respect and kindness to motivate them to be the best versions of themselves. I quickly adapt and learn from my mistakes and master my roles in doing so.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Fine Jewelry Specialist

The Real Real
Perth Amboy, NJ
09.2021 - Current
  • Authenticated & priced fine and fashion jewelry from both primary and secondary sources for resale.
  • I specialized in Brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bvlgari, Chanel, David Yurman, Hermes, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. & John Hardy.
  • Trained and coached newly hired associate specialists & specialists on the authentication process & pricing methodology.
  • Conducted peer to peer second looks to verify correct pricing, diamond & gemstone carat weight estimation, and authenticity for high value jewelry.
  • Attended company trainings on such topics as pricing based on market trends, updated brand authentication guidelines.
  • Assisted with customer returns & re-evaluated high value jewelry returns for relisting.
  • Appraised finished pieces and individual precious and semi-precious gemstones based on price guidelines, market fluctuations and assessed stone grades.

Associate Jewelry Specialist

The Real Real
Perth Amboy, NJ
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Cleaned and repaired fine jewelry to restore brilliance and saleability
  • Conducted metal testing using both acid & an XRF device to confirm correct precious metal content.
  • Pre-published & attributed jewelry into company website before giving to specialist to authenticate and price.
  • Authenticated and published low risk costume jewelry.
  • Sorted product from receiving & helped re-route excess product to different warehouses.
  • Assisted with processing low risk customer returns.
  • Located lost consignments & rerouted them back to their proper channels. Assisted shortage control & loss prevention on pricing for buyouts.

Loss Prevention Specialist

The Real Real
Perth Amboy, NJ
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted with internal requests and to locate lost consignments & get them back to the proper channels. Used CCTV to backtrack and find lost items.
  • Conducted investigations to identify areas of improvement with current processes.
  • conducted audits to identify any opportunities to reduce shortage.
  • Monitored all points of entry onsite and checked in employees, vendors, & drivers.
  • Assisted with high value transfers from warehouse to retail stores & conducted monthly cycle counts of restricted high value areas.

Education

Applied Jewelry Professional -

Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, CA
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2019

Skills

  • Jewelry authentication & pricing
  • Loss Prevention
  • Returns and Exchanges
  • Research & Data Analysis
  • Inventory Management
  • Mentoring and Training
  • Precious metal testing & valuation

Languages

Italian
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • 2022 TRR Fine Jewelry Employee of the year.
  • Authenticated over 3 Million Dollars worth of jewelry in 2022.
  • Promoted from associate specialist to specialist in less than 6-months.

Timeline

Fine Jewelry Specialist

The Real Real
09.2021 - Current

Associate Jewelry Specialist

The Real Real
05.2021 - 09.2021

Loss Prevention Specialist

The Real Real
07.2020 - 05.2021

Applied Jewelry Professional -

Gemological Institute of America

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Angelo Crocco