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, CA12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2019
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
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