Manager High School

Matt Balint

Email: abpipg@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Ballston Lake

State: NY

Zip: 12019

Country: USA

Phone: 518-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Talented Silversmith / Goldsmith / Jeweler with a strong background in all forms of jewelry repair and stone setting. Skilled in the design and fabrication of vintage, classic, contemporary, and free-form abstract jewelry for sale in shops and galleries. Client focused in relation to the creation of original commissioned pieces in gold and silver.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from SUNY Plattsbugh University, Plattsburgh NY 1/2001 to 12/2001 (Education)

Job History / Details:

Professional Profile

Talented Silversmith / Goldsmith / Jeweler with a strong background in all forms of jewelry repair and stone setting. Skilled in the design and fabrication of vintage, classic, contemporary, and free-form abstract jewelry for sale in shops and galleries. Client focused in relation to the creation of original commissioned pieces in gold and silver.

Qualifications

Soldering

Lamination

Fusing

Piercing

Etching

Lost Wax Casting

Repousee and Chasing

Bezels and Mountings

Enameling

Forging

Vessels / Box Making

Hollowware

Lapidary

Finishing and Restoration

Repairs

Ring Sizing

Chain Repair

Re-tip prongs

Stone Setting Prongs

Bead Setting

Channel Setting

Rebuilds

New Shanks

Mechanisms and Components

Mold Making

Casting

Clean Casting

Design and Fabrication

Relevant Experience

Responsible for the pick up of all repairs. Record and organize all customer and item information in log book. Assess and expedite all materials for needed repairs. Order all stones and stock materials for needed repairs and fabrication of stock pieces. Contact with customers in regards to information about specific repairs. Conduct all phases of repair and polishing all items for return to shop. Consult with Manager about any pieces needing immediate attention. Develop and create from rendered drawings pieces for stock and gallery floor. Work directly with Casting and Mold Making.

As a Silversmith teacher I guide students in the study of necessary techniques and skills required for the design and fabrication of student projects. Establish a set integrated curriculum. Manage time and use of tools. Monitor student work and recommend strategies to complete student pieces.

Experience

September 2007 to Current

Silver Parrot Inc. Albany, New York

Jewelry Repairs

Repairs, ring sizing, chain repair, stone setting, finishing, original pieces for showroom. Work with customers to create original commissioned pieces.

Education

1991 SUNY Buffalo University Buffalo, New York

Bachelor of Arts English

Completed courses of study in Jewelry Design and Fabrication and granted an internship in my final year in university. Went on to begin a goldsmith apprenticeship after graduation in Williamsville, NY.

Masters of Science in Education - MST SUNY Plattsburgh University

Affiliations

Member United Goldsmiths / Silversmiths of America

Recipient of SPAF Grant Saratoga Arts Council of NY

Recipient of Arts in Education Grant Shenendehowa CDS Clifton Pk, NY.

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