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Christian C Sargent

East garafraxa

Summary

Goldsmith professional with keen eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality jewelry. Known for collaborative efforts in design and production, ensuring client satisfaction and seamless team operations. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in both individual projects and dynamic team environments while displaying expertise in metalworking and gemstone setting. design, fabrication, and repair. Skillfully cuts, solders, files, and polished precious metal pieces to restore beauty and functionality. In-depth knowledge of metal alloys, laser welding, and repair knowledge.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Goldsmith

Raffi Jewellers Inc
03.2022 - Current
  • Handled delicate polishing tasks carefully to preserve the integrity of each jewelry piece being worked on.
  • Utilized a variety of goldsmithing techniques such as soldering, stone setting, and fabrication to create visually stunning jewelry pieces.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects within tight deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of finished products.
  • Consistently met production quotas while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship standards across all completed projects.
  • Evaluated incoming repair jobs thoroughly, providing accurate estimates on required labor hours and material costs before proceeding with work orders.
  • Implemented quality control measures throughout the production process, ensuring that finished products met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, minimizing waste while ensuring that necessary materials were always available as needed.
  • Modified designs to meet client demands.
  • Assessed pieces to evaluate quality and accuracy according to design.
  • Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
  • Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
  • Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to restore appearance by correcting damages.
  • Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
  • Produced models for jewelry runs using wax, metal, clay and plaster.
  • Completed accurate measures of customers to produce well-sized pieces proportional to individual dimensions.
  • Offered clients and employees expertise on repair needs, educating about feasible repairs and potential problems.
  • Evaluated every incoming piece to document dimensions and existing flaws.
  • Continuously updated professional skills through ongoing education in new techniques and technologies relevant to the goldsmithing industry.
  • Enhanced workshop efficiency by maintaining and organizing tools, equipment, and materials for streamlined production.
  • Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
  • 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.

Goldsmith Jeweler

Ron Wilkins
04.2013 - 03.2022
  • Indicated design specifications on jewelry mountings, marking and drilling holes to illustrate gem placement.
  • Repaired and restored jewelry items.
  • Sizing rings up or down. Using swallow tail joints for better strength.
  • Fixing chains - changing sizes, fixing tabs, changing clasp
  • Laser welder fixing fine chain or earring post - flawlessly attaching Singapore chain (by individual links) or hollow rope chain
  • Procured gems and metal to complete jewelry designs.
  • Designed and fabricated jewellery using metals such as white gold, yellow gold, rose gold from 10k -18k
  • Calculated supply and labor costs and provided competitive pricing for jewelry services.
  • Cut and shaped semi precious stones and metal.
  • Smoothed and polished joints and rough areas, using foredom, polishing machine
  • Aligned and set stones and secured into metal settings.
  • Checking for lose stones or problems in clients pieces - examine + evaluate repairs
  • Tightening lose stones in existing settings with pliers or engravers
  • Educated clients about proper care and maintenance of their goldsmith jewelry items to prolong the life of their investment.
  • Streamlined production processes by implementing efficient techniques for casting, soldering, and polishing gold jewelry.

Education

Stone setting comprehensive -

New Approach School for Jewellers
01.2017

Jewellery design diploma - undefined

Georgebrown college
Toronto, Ontario
04.2015

Skills

  • Jewellery repair and restoration
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Written communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Jewelry repair
  • Stone cutting
  • Metal forming
  • Polishing techniques
  • Custom jewelry creation
  • Chain making
  • Bezel setting
  • Lost wax casting
  • Pearl stringing
  • Hand fabrication
  • Fine detailing
  • Jewelry design
  • Prong setting

Certification

  • new approach school- gemsetting Training - 2017

Interests

  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Designing and Printing 3D Models
  • 3D Printing
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Robotics

Timeline

Goldsmith

Raffi Jewellers Inc
03.2022 - Current

Goldsmith Jeweler

Ron Wilkins
04.2013 - 03.2022

Jewellery design diploma - undefined

Georgebrown college

Stone setting comprehensive -

New Approach School for Jewellers

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