1. 11703 Cypress Creek Dr.
Cypress,TX 77429
832-372-8525
bdevine1213@gmail.com
BRIAN PATRICK DEVINE
Objective I’m lookingto expand my love for the jewelry industry.I got into the industry flatout because
I love what I do.
Areas of Expertise  Stone Setting (All fancy
shapes)
 Simple wax carving
 Casting(Centrifugal and
Vacuum)
 Chasingand Repousse
 Ring Sizing
 Faceting
 Computerized Engraving(UT-50 and Signature)
 Gem Scribing
 Minor watch Repair
 Pearl Stringing/Beading
 Lapidary
 Chain and Braceletrepair
Skills  Adept in ringsizing(up and down), half shanks and full shanks.Installingfinger-fit
and arthritic shanks.
 Stone setting. Rounds, marquise,princess,oval,pear,and trillion etc..
 All chain soldering,braceletrepair and watch band adjustments.
 All aspects of repair finishing.Polishing,ultrasonic cleansing,steamcleaning,and
rhodiumplating.
 Repair receiving.Insuringmerchandisecoincides with whatis written on ticket.
Insurethat no other work is needed on item. Insureno stones are chipped or
missing.
 Repair Quality Control.Insurejob was complete, merchandiseis clean,stones tight,
no stones missing,merchandiseand ticketmatch, and size,if applicable,is correct.

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Work History
Master Jeweler, Robsons Diamond Jewelers
2015- 2016
 Regular repairs usinga Laser Star
 Weld metal pieces (gold, platinum,silver,stainless,titaniumetc.).
 Cleaning pieces of fine jewelry straightout of casting.
 Solderingsettings to ringshanks among all around solderingof jewelry.
Manager, Sterling Jewelers
2011-2015
 Managed shop inventory, ordered all supplies,scheduled staff work hours and
coordinated all shippingand receivingof product.
 Resolved all customer serviceissues/complaints.
 Responsiblefor all quality control of shop work.
 Hired and trained the staff
 Promoted to manager is less than 2 years from date of hire.Managed two locations
includingtheopening of the Woodlands location.for the new store opening and as
needed.
Jeweler, Sterling Jewelers
2008- 2011
 Repaired and set several high dollar Diamonds includingall fancy stones.
 Handled all facets of stone setting, fabrication,and repair.
 Handled custom and special order work involvingwax carving,mold making and
casting.
 Responsiblefor the repair and serviceclients' jewelry.
 Ensure that the parts of the jewelry which needed to be repair areproper metal,
color match and sizematch.
 Perform repair to the damaged jewelry up to the level required.
 Ensure quality of the repaired jewelry by inspectingit.
 Organizeand maintain the equipment and all bench tools.
Assistant manager, Discount Tire Company
2001-2008
 In addition to being a tire technician,I also gotthe privilegeof sellingthe proper tire
to the guest and handlingany customer serviceissues thatarose.
Tire Technician, Discount Tire Company
1997-2001
 Worked out in the bays installingtires and wheels usingall proper safety guidelines.
Education  Jersey villageH.S., Graduated,
diploma
 Graduated varsity Orchestra and
Metal shop.
 University of Houston, attended
 University of Houston, attended
Studied university studies.
 Gemological Instituteof America
 Graduated A.J.P.

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Studied University Studies.
Accomplishments
1994-1997 – Won First place every year displaying earths minerals
(H.G.M.S.)
1997 – Graduated Basic Jewelry Repairs (H.G.M.S)
1999 – Won state academic recognition for technical design
(TSSA)
1999 – Won 1st place in Texas state showing of metal arts
(Jersey Village H.S.)
2002 – Won V.I.P trip to New Orleans for Best Sales for current store Via
Corporate Jet
2009 – Graduated Gemological Institute of America A.J.P.
(G.I.A.)
2011 – “Rooky Manager of the Year”
(Sterling Jewelers)
2011 – Won all-inclusive trip to Hawaii (Sterling Jewelers)
2012 – Opened new location Dec. ( Jared in the Woodlands)
2013 – Led Sterling in new store sales for a new store opening.
(Jared in the Woodlands)
Leadership I have several years of leadership experiencebetween all my jobs. Some of which were more
demanding than others. I also attended several leadership conferences for both DiscountTire
and Sterling jewelers.
References Kevin Daniels
Jared Repair Shop Manager
832-721-9660
Matt Souder
DiscountTireShop Manager
713-703-2082
Wendy Bumgardner
Sales Manager
832-799-8610
Son Le
Repair Shop Manager
832-600-2412