Tyler Thompson
- Phone: +353 87 123 4567
- Email: tyler.thompson@email.com
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- LinkedIn: tylerthompsongoldsmith
Summary
12 years of dedicated experience in crafting bespoke fine jewellery, specializing in intricate settings and precious metal fabrication for high-end clientele. Proven ability to translate complex design concepts into exquisite wearable art, maintaining exceptional standards of craftsmanship and material integrity.
Adept at both traditional hand-fabrication techniques and modern CAD/CAM processes, consistently delivering projects on time and exceeding client expectations in custom jewellery commissions and restoration work.
Experience
Senior Goldsmith & Jewellery Designer, O'Connell Jewellery & Design -- Dublin, Ireland
Mar 2018 – present
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Led the creation of over 150 bespoke jewellery pieces annually, ranging from engagement rings to intricate necklaces, resulting in a 20% increase in custom order revenue.
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Specialized in platinum and high-karat gold fabrication, achieving a 98% client satisfaction rate for precision and finish on all custom pieces.
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Mentored junior apprentices in advanced bench skills, including stone setting, polishing, and repair techniques, improving team efficiency by 15%.
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Managed quality control for all outgoing pieces, ensuring adherence to GIA standards and internal specifications.
Jewellery Bench Artisan, Emerald Isle Jewelers -- Dublin, Ireland
Sept 2013 – Feb 2018
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Executed all stages of jewellery production, from wax carving and casting preparation to assembly, finishing, and stone setting for a diverse range of precious and semi-precious stones.
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Repaired and restored antique and contemporary jewellery, successfully addressing complex damage and preserving original aesthetics for over 500 pieces.
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Maintained strict inventory control of precious metals and gemstones, reducing material waste by 10% through efficient cutting and fabrication practices.
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Collaborated with sales and design teams to refine prototypes and ensure feasibility of intricate designs.
Education
National College of Art and Design (NCAD), BA (Hons) in Jewellery & Silversmithing -- Dublin, Ireland
Sept 2009 – June 2013
Crafts Council of Ireland, Certificate in Advanced Stone Setting Techniques -- Kilkenny, Ireland
Jan 2012 – June 2012
Skills
Goldsmithing & Fabrication: Lost Wax Casting, Hand Fabrication, Soldering (Laser & Torch), Annealing, Forming, Filing, Sawing, Polishing, Finishing, Rhodium Plating
Stone Setting: Pavé, Prong, Bezel, Channel, Flush, Invisible, Bead Setting, Micro-pavé
Precious Metals Expertise: Platinum, Gold (10k-24k), Silver, Palladium, Metal Alloying
Jewellery Design & CAD: Rhino 3D, MatrixGold, Gemvision Matrix, Sketching, Technical Drawings
Gemmology & Appraisal: Gemstone Identification, Diamond Grading (4Cs), GIA Standards, Appraisal Principles
Repair & Restoration: Ring Sizing, Chain Repair, Clasp Replacement, Re-tipping Prongs, Antique Jewellery Restoration
Tools & Equipment: Jeweller's Bench Tools, Laser Welder, Polishing Lathes, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Steam Cleaners, Casting Machines