Professional Experience
Gemologist Appraiser, Owner, Valor Jewelry Appraisals, present
Estate and Vintage Jewelry Purchasing Manager, Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, 2009 – present
Staff Gemologist and Diamond Grader, GIA Gem Trade Laboratory, 2007 – 2009
Designer and Silversmith, Soul Stone Designs, 2005 – 2009
Education and Credentials
Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America (GIA), 2009
Accredited Jewelry Professional, Gemological Institute of America (GIA), 2009
Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers (ASA), completed fall 2017, accreditation review in progress
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 2016-2017
Berry College, BA Spanish, BA Communication, 2004
Memberships
Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA), member
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), member
American Society of Appraisers (ASA), candidate member
GIA Alumni Association, member
International Watch and Jewelry Guild, past member
Conferences and Trade Shows
Recent trade show and conference attendance (last four years):
- Las Vegas Antique Jewelry Show, 2017
- Sinkankas Symposium, 2017
- Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, 2017
- Las Vegas Antique Jewelry Show, 2016
- Jeweler’s Circular Keystone (JCK) Show, Las Vegas, 2016
- International Watch and Jeweler’s Guild Show, Las Vegas, 2016
- Miami Beach Jewelry and Antique Show, 2016
- Jeweler’s Circular Keystone (JCK) Show, Las Vegas, 2015
- International Watch and Jeweler’s Guild Show, Las Vegas, 2015
- Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, 2015
- American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Show, Tucson, 2015
- Jeweler’s Circular Keystone (JCK) Show, Las Vegas, 2015
- International Watch and Jeweler’s Guild Show, Las Vegas, 2015
- American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Show, Las Vegas, 2014
- Jeweler’s Circular Keystone (JCK) Show, Las Vegas, 2014
- International Watch and Jeweler’s Guild Show, Las Vegas, 2014
- The Couture Show, Las Vegas, 2014
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