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Chad Schlimgen

Morrisonville,WI

Summary

Experienced senior CAD designer and goldsmith with a proven track record of exceeding customer expectations and business requirements. Skilled in various stone setting techniques, adept at managing all design and production aspects. Proficient in CAD software, I take projects from concept to completion by creating CAD designs, rendering models for customer approval, growing 3D models, investing, casting, polishing, and setting stones. Transitioned into a full-time goldsmith role in 1999 after college, dedicated to this craft since gaining a solid foundation working in my dad's jewelry shop at a young age.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Bench Jeweler

Br Diamond Suite
12.2023 - Current
  • Skillfully executed intricate jewelry designs for increased sales and brand recognition.
  • Mastered various techniques including soldering, polishing, casting, and wax carving to produce exquisite creations.
  • Cut, trimmed, shaped and smoothed jewelry stones, pearls and metals pieces, using abrasives, grinding stones and power and hand tools.
  • Meticulously inspected finished products, guaranteeing the highest level of craftsmanship for each piece.
  • Developed innovative and attractive jewelry designs and updated current designs by hand or with CAD.

Custom Jewelry Designer-Shop Manager /Senior CAD Designer

Chalmers Jewelers
08.2009 - 10.2023
    • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
    • Advanced setting skills of all types. Channel, Pave, French bead, Tiffany style.
    • Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
    • Laser engraving on multiple objects using Laserstar laser engravers.
    • Modified designs to meet client demands.
    • Assessed pieces to evaluate quality and accuracy according to design.
    • Developed innovative and attractive jewelry designs and updated current designs by hand or with Matrix from Gemvision.
    • Designed pieces by hand and with 3D modeling software.
    • Skilled in 3d scanning with B9 scanner.
    • Skilled in 3D printing machines. B-9 core 550, Asiga pico. EnvisionTec, and Solidscape printers.
    • Invest and cast pieces. Skilled in Vacuum, Centrifugal, and Induction casting machines.
    • Offered clients and employees expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
    • Verified worker skill and technical accuracy during processing by closely examining in-progress work.
    • Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
    • Constructed both one-off and mass-produced items with skilled finishing work such as engravings and embossings.
    • Supported sales team with accurate service pricing and work descriptions.
    • Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.
    • Worked with corporate clients to design appealing pieces for mass production.
    • Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
    • Checked completed jewelry pieces to evaluate quality and made adjustments to align with customer demands.
    • Skilled in Lapidary inlays.
    • Selected and acquired metals and gems for designs.
    • Created jewelry from materials such as gold or platinum and precious or semiprecious stones.
    • Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
    • Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs.
    • Conducted thorough inspections and cleanings of jewelry items to evaluate expected durability and construction quality.
    • Performed over [Number] skilled jewelry repairs each week.

Goldsmith Jeweler

William Thomas Designs
08.2000 - 08.2009
  • Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Performed all setting styles
  • Complete casting skills
  • Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.
  • Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
  • Checked completed jewelry pieces to evaluate quality and made adjustments to align with customer demands.
  • Selected and acquired metals and gems for designs.
  • Created jewelry from materials such as gold or platinum and precious or semiprecious stones.
  • Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
  • Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs.
  • Developed innovative and attractive jewelry designs and updated current designs by hand.
  • Supported sales team with accurate service pricing and work descriptions.
  • Conducted thorough inspections and cleanings of jewelry items to evaluate expected durability and construction quality.
  • Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
  • Designed pieces by hand and with 3D modeling software.
  • Produced models for jewelry runs using wax, metal, clay and plaster.
  • 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.
  • Constructed both one-off and mass-produced items with skilled finishing work such as engravings and embossings.
  • Offered clients and employees expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
  • Skilled in Lapidary inlays.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminology

UW Platteville

Skills

  • Advanced stone setting
  • Casting
  • 3D scanning
  • Lapidary inlays
  • Metal Repair and Reworking
  • Sizing Abilities
  • Custom Designs
  • 3D Design
  • Laser engraving skills with Laserstar products
  • Take project from start to finish
  • Custom design
  • Stone setting
  • Pavé setting
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Design skills

Timeline

Bench Jeweler

Br Diamond Suite
12.2023 - Current

Custom Jewelry Designer-Shop Manager /Senior CAD Designer

Chalmers Jewelers
08.2009 - 10.2023

Goldsmith Jeweler

William Thomas Designs
08.2000 - 08.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Criminology

UW Platteville

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