Randall Lightfoot

Experience

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  Antea Group

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

  Field Environmental Technician

  Duties as a field environmental technician included collecting ground water, soil, water vapor, and soil vapor samples bound for non-aqueous phase liquid petroleum hydrocarbon testing in accordance with state Department of Natural Resources protocols and Environmental Health and Safety regulations. This was followed up with the remediation of contamination plumes caused by leaking underground storage tanks and infrastructure failure by way of either mechanical and/or bioremedial technologies.Ancillary responsibilities included data entry and interpretation, site map reconstruction and directing sub-contractors during field work operations. Show less

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  Helzberg Diamonds

  Mar 2016 - Jul 2017

  Sales Associate

  As a sales associate I was responsible for maintaining monthly sales and credit goals.

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  GIA (Gemological Institute of America)

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  Diamond Grader

  As a diamond grader I was responsible for determining clarity, polish and symmetry calls on D to Z and fancy colored diamonds ranging from 0.15 ct to 50.00 ct. Additional responsibilities included training new hires how to grade diamonds in accordance with GIA standards and hosted training sessions for diamond grading trainees.

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  Michael Couch & Associates

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2020

  Manager & Gemologist

  I help founder and president, Michael Couch, manage his thirty year old plus wholesale/supply company of gemstones and jewelry. As company manager and gemologist I am responsible for overseeing all QA and QC measures of loose gemstones and finished jewelry goods by coordinating with our jewelry manufacturers in Hong Kong and overseeing cut quality controls at our cutting shops in Thailand. Ancillary responsibilities include managing all social media activity and marketing efforts.

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  CHRISTOPHER'S FINE JEWELRY AND RARE COINS, LTD.

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

  Gemologist & Appraiser

  As the company's Gemologist, I conduct gemstone and jewelry appraisals, provide gemological consultation for our wholesale department and general public, and assist our retail department in bridal and estate sales.

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  Bailey's Fine Jewelry

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  Gemologist-Appraiser
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  Mayflower Estate Buyers & Consulting

  Oct 2023 - now

  Gemologist-Appraiser

  As Mayflower's Gemologist-Appraiser, I render appraisal reports for various intended uses from insurance replacement, estate settlements, liquidation and more. I also offer my expertise as a gemologist and qualified appraiser to expert witness assignments. Additionally, I conduct standard gemological research on the screening of diamond and other colored gemstones using polarized microscopy, UV imaging, and inclusion identification.