Yoram Rotstein

Experience

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  Albithel Jewelry, Inc

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  General Manager

  • Supervised the manufacturing process of high-end diamond, gemstone, 18K and platinum jewelry.• Managed diamond and gemstones department. • Collaborated with customers and designers to create one of a kind custom-made jewelry.

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  Merit Diamond Corp

  Jan 1990 - Sept 1996

  VP of Manufacturing and diamond dep.

  • Supervised the manufacturing of samples and production orders domestically and overseas. • Sourced, purchased and graded diamonds and gemstones in local and overseas markets.• Instrumental in establishing and overseeing new retail fine jewelry outlets.• Established and developed new overseas factory.• Developed and implemented manufacturing systems that significantly increased production and profit. • Reduced manufacturing expenses by effectively negotiating costs of raw materials and labor. Show less

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  Gottlieb & Sons, Inc

  Sept 1996 - Jan 2005

  General Manager

  • Sourced, purchased and graded diamonds and gemstones for customers samples and production. • Managed manufacturing facility for a fine jewelry company.• Responsible for all production planning of samples and customers orders.• Supervised product development and model making from design through completion.• Significantly reduced costs by implementing monitoring systems and security procedures. • Developed new manufacturing methods that significantly improved production, product quality and increased profits. Show less

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  Homestead International, a member of Li & Fung Trading Group

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Global quality assurance director

  • Managed eleven teams of inspectors in seven countries • Planned and coordinated timely scheduling of product tests, domestically and overseas • Successfully negotiated 40% reduction in laboratories service cost worldwide • Ensured overseas factories comply with required standards • Consulted with overseas manufacturers to improve product quality

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  Time Service, Inc.

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  District Manager (retail)

  • Managed eight watch and jewelry service centers at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s in the tri-state area• Analyzed P&L reports to determine profitability and productivity of region and various locations• Recruited, hired, and trained managers & staff in all areas of sales and customer service • Increased regions’ sales by 15% due to on going training and coaching of staff

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  YR Jewelry

  Jan 2009 - now

  Jewelry Consultant

  Produce custom design jewelry for private customers.Source and purchase diamonds and gemstones.Consult on manufacturing and sourcing.

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  UL

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2015

  Senior Quality Assurance/Control Inspector

  Verifying quality standards of fine jewelry and watches according to client’s specifications