ZACARY K. KILDOW
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CAREER FOCUS
Highly experienced retail / customer service professional.
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a long-term position utilizing my unique skill set.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
Provides excellent and timely customer service.
Comfortable in mid to high end environments.
Ability to handle multiple situations at a time.
Works well individually or in a team setting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Manufacture and repair of high end gold, silver and platinum jewelry.
Managing inventory, ordering, shipping and receiving on a daily basis.
Buying, selling and appraisal of jewelry, watches, antiques, coins and collectibles.
Performed multiple tasks including opening and closing duties with attention to safety.
Managed various shops and showrooms in order to create a safe and effective working environment.
Efficient use and maintenance of various tools and equipment.
Greeting, assisting and advising customers with purchases and service related issues as well as resolving difficult situations with tact, a positive outcome and a high degree of customer satisfaction.
Served as an Assistant Manager, vendor liaison, booth set up, maintenance, minor construction projects as requested by Supervisor(s).
Provided developmental mentoring and tutoring to apprentices and entry level associates.
WORK HISTORY
Self - employed Independent Jewelry Contractor, Scottsdale, AZ 2016 - Present
Michael’s Creative Jewelry, Scottsdale, AZ 2013 - 2016
Shop Manager
Jared’s “The Galleria of Jewelry” Various AZ locations 2011 - 2013
A-level bench jeweler
E.D. Marshall Jewelers, Scottsdale, AZ 2009 -2011 Buyer
Antiques on Camelback, Phoenix, AZ 2008 - 2011
Booth owner / operator
Kiehl Avenue Antique Mall, Sherwood, AR 2004 - 2008
Assistant Manager, on-site jeweler, buyer and appraiser
EDUCATION
Graduate, Justin F. Kimball High School, Dallas, TX 1978 - 1981
Diamond Degree, Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Santa Monica, CA 1991 - 1993
Numerous AGTA, PGI, and GIA trade related seminars and workshops 1993 - Present
ZACARY K. KILDOW
4106 Tracey Trl., Rowlett, TX 78088
adh4ok@r.postjobfree.com
ZACARY K. KILDOW
PROFESSIONAL
Jonah Kendall - Owner Kendall’s Jewelers and Coin, Scottsdale, AZ
O: 480-***-**** C: 480-***-****
Susan Johnson - Assistant Manager, Michael’s Creative Jewelry, Scottsdale, AZ
O: 480-***-**** C: 480-***-****
Margaret Hernandez - Shop Manager, Jared’s, Mesa, AZ
O: 480-***-**** C: 602-***-****
Stace Robbins - Owner, Antiques on Camelback, Phoenix, AZ
O: 602-***-**** C: 602-***-****
PERSONAL
Kristen Hamilton - Private Investigator
C: 602-***-****
Mary Ann Lechner - Retail Manager
C: 602-***-****
Mary Churchman - Retired Art Teacher, Kimball H.S.
C: 817-***-****