Severn Blackmountain
Durango,CO
Summary
Seasoned professional and expert in jewelry designs, production methods and customer relations. Takes customer requirements and builds impressive pieces surpassing expectations. Excellent designer, project manager, and relationship-builder.
•Experienced Working hands on with one on one client's, patients depending on individual needs.
•Shipping, receiving and packing according to vendors invoice and statements. •Production processing and analyzing.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Jeweler
Running Bear Trading Company
Gallup , New Mexico
03.2003 - Current
- Refurbished and polished more than rings, bracelets and other jewelry pieces each month.
- Placed gemstones into settings with precision tools.
- Shaped metal materials using anvils, blocks and hand tools.
- Cut, grind, drill, measure shells, stones
- Pack, ship, prepare ordered custom jewelery. from wholesale to retail.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials.
- Measured customers to accurately size pieces for customer body dimensions.
- Attended trade shows to promote the store's products and services.
- Shaped and straightened twisted metal items to correct damage and restore ideal appearances.
- Verified customer payments with credit card companies or banks before finalizing transactions.
- Determined precisely what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each piece through effective communication techniques.
- Enlarged or reduced ring sizes and replaced broken clasps and mountings.
- Cleaned, polished and inspected metal items and jewelry pieces to assess durability and quality.
- Cut and sized stones to fit pieces and replacing missing stones.
- Organized the display cases in an attractive manner to encourage sales.
- Inspected jewelry items for quality assurance purposes.
Industrial (Warehouse Shipping and Receiving)
Elwood Staffing Services
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Conducted periodic reviews of existing procedures in place to suggest modifications where necessary.
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Communicated regularly with other departments such as sales, marketing and operations regarding supply chain updates.
- Performed regular audits on inventory levels to ensure accuracy of records.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Maintained detailed records of shipments including weight, cost, method of shipment.
- Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
Field Supervisor
El Mirador Homecare INC
Farmington , NM
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Evaluated employees' performance through periodic reviews; took appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
- Negotiated with suppliers and contractors, securing favorable terms and quality materials.
- Resolved field issues promptly, minimizing delays and cost overruns.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Provided guidance to team members on job-related tasks, techniques, best practices.
- Oversaw daily field operations, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Maintained accurate records of employee timecards, leave requests.
- Resolved customer issues and built strong, productive relationships with project stakeholders.
- Resolved operational problems by analyzing data; identifying solutions; recommending corrective actions.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored safety policies and procedures for all field staff.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Enforced compliance with local, state, and federal regulations on all projects.
- Prepared and submitted detailed progress reports to senior management.
- Estimated materials or worker requirements to complete jobs.
- Completed projects milestones on time by keeping team members on task and operating with efficiency.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coordinated with HR to address personnel issues, fostering a positive work environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Health Nursing and Rehabilitation
Flagstaff, Arizona
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Basin Cordinated INC
Farmington, New Mexico
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Manager
Diné bi Association INC
Kayenta, Arizona
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
Taylorsville, UTAH 06-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Administration
Franklin Academy School of Nursing
Murray, UTSkills
- Customer service, jeweler taking orders making jewelry to customers needs
- Shipping and receiving, inventory wholesale and retail orders
- Working with human resources HIPAA confidentiality,
- Nursing, dietitian, caregiving, rehabilitation supervision
- Industrial warehouse, pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Jewelry repair
Timeline
Industrial (Warehouse Shipping and Receiving)
Elwood Staffing Services
01.2018 - 12.2023
Field Supervisor
El Mirador Homecare INC
03.2015 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Health Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2013 - 12.2014
Caregiver, Special Needs
Basin Cordinated INC
01.2009 - 02.2012
Manager
Diné bi Association INC
01.2007 - 05.2009
Jeweler
Running Bear Trading Company
03.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Administration
Franklin Academy School of Nursing