Von Bargen's Jewelry - Vermont and New Hampshire since Oct 2009
Director and Gemologist
Von Bargen's Jewelry - AGS Conclave- Miami, Florida Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Presenter
Fink's Jewelers - Lynchburg, Virginia Area Feb 1999 - Oct 2009
Store Manager and Sales Trainer
Lilly's Crown Jewelers - Christiansburg, Virginia and throughout West Virginia Mar 1996 - Feb 1999
Store Manager/Trainer
Education:
Brigham Young University 1991 - 1994
BA, Sociology,Business Management
American Gem Society 1999 - 2001
Certified Gemologist Appraiser, Theory and Ethics
Gemological Institute of America 1995 - 1999
Graduate Gemologist, Advanced Gemological Studies
Leadership Champlain LCCOC 2011 - 2012
Skills:
Retail Sales Jewelry Marketing Management Leadership Customer Service Team Building Training Business Development Merchandising Fashion Social Media Marketing Public Speaking Watches Retail Sales Marketing Strategy Event Planning Diamonds Coaching Customer Retention Sales Management Luxury Goods Social Media Jewelry Design Gems Profit Advertising Gemology Public Relations Fundraising Business Inventory Management Entrepreneurship Visual Merchandising Store Management Community Outreach Appraisals Time Management Selling Skills Staff Development Sales Operations Luxury Social Networking Event Management Community Development Trade Shows Real Estate
Interests:
Social Services Children Backpacking Church and Dining Out and In Civil Rights and Social Action Environment Family Stuff Education Poverty Alleviation Hiking Disaster and Humanitarian Relief Human Rights Crossfit Arts and Culture Health
Languages:
English
Certifications:
Certified Gemologist Appraiser Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid