EXPERIENCE
JOEL McFADDEN DESIGNS, Red Bank, NJ
Apprentice Bench Jeweler, 2009 - present
Putting into practice age-old jewelry making skills using innovative time-saving technological advancements developed by this award-winning jeweler to ensure a first-rate product. Observing daily business in a fast-growing sector of jewelry retail: studio as store, the custom-work business model.

MANNIN, Los Angeles, CA
Product Manager, 2007 - 2009     
With Founder, conceptualized and executed all aspects of this luxury start-up including design, manufacture, marketing, and merchandising of 18k and estate-redesigned jewelry collections.
•  Streamlined manufacturing process.
•  Negotiated costing.
•  Researched, initiated, and administered vendor accounts.
•  Tracked manufacturing to ensure accuracy, timely completion, and quality.
•  Collaborated with PR consultant on product launches and lookbooks.
•  Succeeded in placing collections with select luxury retailers.

MATT JOHNSON INC, Los Angeles, CA
Studio Manager, 2005 - 2007
Oversaw art studio production activity, monitored accounts, and worked on artwork, including wax carving, mold-making and metal finishing.
•  Instituted invoicing, bookkeeping, and photo archiving.
•  Systematized and digitized inventory records.
•  Worked directly on artworks for exhibition.

PIEROGI Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Manager, 2003 - 2005
Conducted and directed daily business for this renown art gallery and project space.
•  Conducted Sales.
•  Represented Pierogi at international art fairs.
•  Directed gallery associates and interns.
•  Maintained world-famous Flat Files containing original works of over 1000 artists.

EDUCATION
BFA in Sculpture, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, 2003
Certificate in Jewelry Design, Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Los Angeles, CA, 2007
Metalsmithing, UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA, 2008
Accredited Jewelry Professional, GIA, Carlsbad, CA, 2009

SKILLS
MS Office, File-Maker Pro, Quickbooks, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino/Matrix, hand-sketching and fabrication, photography

TRADE SHOWS & COMPETITIONS
GenArt Fresh Faces in Fashion, Mannin chosen, 2007
AGTA Spectrum Competition, Entrant, design produced by IntaGems, Los Angeles, 2007
WJA Diva Design Competition, Entrant, 2008
AGTA Gem Fair, Buyer, 2009
JCK Las Vegas, Buyer, 2008, 2009
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Mannin Semi-Finalist, 2008, 2009

MEMBERSHIPS
American Gem Trade Association
GIA Alumni Association
Women’s Jewelry Association
Pratt Mentor