Alyssa Brownell, G.G.

Alyssa Brownell, G.G.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Freelance Jewelry Designer at The Jewelry Altar

  • Education

    • Fashion Institute of Technology

      2001 - 2001
      Fashion Marketing and Advertising
    • Gemological Institute of America

      2013 - 2013
      Jewelry Design and Technology
    • Gemological Institute of America-New York

      2014 - 2014
      Jewelry Design Technical Drafting and Artistic Rendering

      Jewelry design theory and artistryIllustrate shape, form, and texture of metalRender faceted gems, pearls, colored metals, etc.Learn traditional drafting techniques

    • University of Florida

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Elementary Education and Teaching Special Education

      Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi, Student NEA, Miss University of Florida Pageant A member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Nominating Chairperson, Rho Chi Sorority Member, Contestant in the Miss University of Florida Pageant 2000 - Miss Congeniality. Volunteered with Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County

    • Gemological Institute of America-New York

      2012 - 2012
      Graduate Diamonds
    • Gemological Institute of America-New York

      2013 - 2014
      Graduate Gemologist Colored Stones
  • Experience

    • Guess?

      May 1999 - May 2003

      -Achieved Top salesperson in the East Coast Region in 1st month- (the store was a third tier rated with in company, slightly above outlet store)-Recommended by National and Regional Managers for job transfer to Flagship store in NYC when moved. Consistently kept average items per sale above 3.2 Surpass given daily sales goal

      • Sales Associate

        Oct 2001 - May 2003
      • Sales Associate

        Jan 2001 - Oct 2001
      • Sales Associate

        May 1999 - Jan 2001
    • Toni Bijoux Jewelry

      Jun 2003 - Feb 2004
      Assistant Manager

      -Staffed store by Grand Open and surpassed forecasted sales dollars by 41%-Lead Sales Trainer improved associate sales 25-45%-Conducted Open Houses monthly for past clients to sneak peak new merchandise

    • Superior Water Conditioning

      Feb 2004 - Oct 2012
      Sales Manager & Existing Customer Consultant

      -Developed New Sales Niche increasing the following quarters net profits by as much as 10% -Maintained Average Sale $5,000.00 per customer-Top sales earner for 2004, 2005 and 2008

    • The Jewelry Altar

      Nov 2013 - now
      Freelance CAD Designer & Graduate Gemologist

      Working with existing NY Designers and Creat Bespoke O.A.K. pieces direct to the public -Following Client’s design ideas creating tech packs and 3dm files for production use -Offer stone sourcing and gem identification knowledge -Offer fabrication education for practical and proper casting executions -Meet all metal and stone weights for expected cost plans

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Gold Manufacturing Graduate Jewelry Arts Institue

      Jewelry Arts Institute Inc
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Active Member and Chariperson

      Issued by The Junior League of Tampa on Aug 2004
      The Junior League of TampaAssociated with Alyssa Brownell, G.G.