K Kyriakis, Driven by Passion. Focused on Impact. Committed to Growth.
Resume:
KASSANDRA KYRIAKIS
Driven by Passion. Focused on Impact. Committed to Growth.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassandrakyriakis/
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Bench Jeweler
Converge Custom – Pittsburgh, PA June 2025 – Present
• Perform precise and high-quality jewelry repairs on all types of fine jewelry
• Develop expert-level finishing and polishing of castings for custom designs
• Work on unique, custom fabricated designs with a variety of metals, including platinum, gold, and silver
• Complete projects on time or before their due date and prioritize rush jobs/hard deadline jobs
• Achieve productivity and production goals
Apprentice Jeweler
Signet Jewelers – Pittsburgh, PA September 2024 – June 2025
• Operated shop machinery safely and effectively, i.e., polisher machine, torch, Foredom shaft, steamer, gas/oxygen tanks, graver.
• Perfected final steps in repair process including polishing, rhodium plating (white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, black and blue), antique application, 2-part epoxy application, and laser engravings.
• Processed jewelry at in-take via photography and updated job system when pieces were finished.
• Repair work included: Ring sizing’s (upsize, downsize, half shanks, enhancer ring sizing, sizing bead installation) chain repairs (hollow and solid), bracelet hinge repairs, earring back replacements, re-setting/replacing melee stones, re-tipping prongs.
• Proficiency in metalwork including Gold, Platinum, and Silver.
• Ability to work with jewelry containing heat-sensitive stones.
• Learned how to effectively utilize the laser welder (Sisma, LM-D)
• Earned Quality Control Certification i.e., checking all diamonds and gemstones under the microscope and tightening stones in different setting styles.
o Certifications: GSI Diamonds Essentials, earned April 2025 Account Manager
Advertiser Perceptions – New York, New York May 2023 – July 2024
• Updated Salesforce and weekly sales forecasts for 120+ accounts on an ongoing basis.
• Scheduled all client calls, created presentations and proposals, wrote and prepared contract agreements.
• Collaborated with business intelligence team to create presentations and provide meaningful information to potential and current clients.
• Developed tailored email outreach plans for companies measured in Advertiser Perceptions Market Reports. Account Manager (Programmatic Advertising)
Amobee (Nexxen) – New York, New York September 2021 – April 2023
• Trained and onboarded Hands-on-Key clients and internal team members on Amobee’s DSP via Platform Demos.
• Chosen SME to lead training and Q&A sessions on Amobee technologies during the 2023 acquisition.
• Analyzed data and market trends to strengthen campaigns and upsell relevant Amobee products.
• Collaborated across teams, i.e., engineering and data, to provide the best recommendations and solutions to various client needs.
• Led weekly client check-ins for campaign optimization tips, product updates, and future media planning (quarterly).
• Spearheaded a retention-focused Mentor/Mentee program and interviewed and matched 8 Mentees with Mentors. Owner Independent Jeweler
Όλα Καλά Jewelry May 2020 – Present
• Participates in local street markets, boutique pop-up events, and sells products via consignment and wholesale
• Collaborates with clients to create bespoke pieces
• Member of NYHC (The New York Handmade Collective) Campaign Manager (Streaming Advertising)
Ampersand – New York, New York October 2020 – September 2021
• Activated, monitored, and adjusted 40+ nationwide campaigns alongside an Account Manager counterpart.
• Supervised campaign performance through weekly reporting and optimization management.
• Participating member of Ampersands’ “Culture Council” – Recruited former NBA player and current NBA Cares Ambassador, Felipe Lopez, as the guest speaker for Hispanic Heritage Month, 2020. Sales Coordinator (Linear Advertising)
Ampersand – New York, New York April 2019 – October 2020
• Primary contact for post-sale support for 50+ linear TV campaigns through troubleshooting, completion, and billing.
• Ensured advertising campaigns ran as ordered and delivered the projected audience goals purchased by working closely with Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (MVPD’s).
• Developed relationships with 10+ agency/Holdco buyers by providing daily campaign troubleshooting and weekly reporting and analysis. Videographer and Editor
Entre – New York, New York December 2018 – February 2020
• Interviewed start-up founders and investors at networking and panel events.
• Filmed and edited videos of networking and panel events for educational and marketing use.
• Recruited prospective clients to download the Entre App and attend Entre networking events. Owner Producer
Chasing Passion Productions, LLC May 2018 – Present
• Collaborated with Independent Filmmakers, small business owners, and artists on videos and events.
• Directed, filmed, and edited video productions spanned across numerous genres of filmmaking. Marketing and Communications Specialist
Commonwealth USA Settlements – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania September 2017 – November 2018
• Authored “Through a New Lens,” a blog offering fresh insights regarding the housing industry.
• Established monthly roundtables, an orientation and training program and produced a “Welcome” video for new hires.
• Designed re-branded company website and increased traffic by 47% over 11-month period via Facebook/Instagram campaigns. EDUCATION
NASM – Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
National Academy of Sports Medicine Earned September 2025 8-Course Intensive Program
Jewelry Arts Inc. – New York, New York June 2024 – July 2024 Certificate, Basic Jewelry Making
Studio Jewelers Ltd. – New York, New York February 2024 – May 2024 Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Allegheny College – Meadville, Pennsylvania August 2013 – May 2017 Senior Capstone Project, “Time Well Spent”
Extra Skills
Tech Skills: Salesforce, Monday.com, Amobee DSP, Microsoft Suite, Final Cut Pro, etc. Languages: English and Greek
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