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William Bitetto

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Proven leader and expert craftsman with a distinguished career at Harry Winston, I excel in advanced stone setting and team leadership. Demonstrated success in enhancing design aesthetics and jewelry quality, coupled with operational improvements and staff development. Skilled in CAD/CAM technology, I consistently deliver exceptional results, driving customer satisfaction and team productivity.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Diamond Setter

Harry Winston
03.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced jewelry quality by precisely setting diamonds in various types of settings.
  • Collaborated with bench jewelers on repair jobs, resetting diamonds as needed while preserving the integrity of the piece.
  • Achieved consistent results by following detailed design specifications when setting diamonds in various materials such as gold, platinum,
  • Participated in continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on tools, materials, and techniques to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Upheld company reputation for excellence through strict adherence to quality control measures throughout the diamond-setting process.
  • Contributed to team success by training new hires on diamond setting techniques and best practices.
  • Reduced production time by efficiently utilizing tools and techniques to set diamonds quickly without compromising quality.

Setting Manager

Riviera
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
  • Collaborated with bench jewelers on repair jobs, resetting diamonds as needed while preserving the integrity of the piece.
  • Collaborated with designers to create unique and intricate diamond-set designs for high-end clientele.

Diamond Setter

Colormasters Precious Jewelry
05.2010 - 02.2020
  • Collaborated with designers to create unique and intricate diamond-set designs for high-end clientele.
  • Enhanced overall design aesthetic through meticulous attention to detail when selecting stones for color match and size consistency.
  • Enhanced jewelry quality by precisely setting diamonds in various types of settings.

Diamond Setter

Gumuchian
01.2004 - 04.2010
  • Achieved consistent results by following detailed design specifications when setting diamonds in various materials such as gold, platinum,
  • Participated in continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on tools, materials, and techniques to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Stayed current with industry trends by attending trade shows, participating in workshops, and networking with other professionals.
  • Ensured the accuracy of diamond-set pieces through regular inspection using specialized equipment such as loupes or microscopes.

Education

High School Diploma -

H.S.Truman High School
The Bronx, NY

Certificate of Completion - All Styles of Setting Diamonds And Color Stones

Pioneer Diamond Setting School
New York, NY

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Operations Management
  • Issues Resolution
  • Staff Development
  • Expert craftsmanship
  • Advanced Stone Setting
  • Production Management
  • CAD and CAM Technology

Timeline

Diamond Setter

Harry Winston
03.2022 - Current

Setting Manager

Riviera
05.2020 - 01.2022

Diamond Setter

Colormasters Precious Jewelry
05.2010 - 02.2020

Diamond Setter

Gumuchian
01.2004 - 04.2010

High School Diploma -

H.S.Truman High School

Certificate of Completion - All Styles of Setting Diamonds And Color Stones

Pioneer Diamond Setting School

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