Pinto
Derek Pinto - Jewelry CAD Artist
I am a trade educated professional with a proven track record in jewelry design and manufacturing, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
With over a decade of experience in both customer facing and internal manufacturing roles, I manage all steps of production from initial sales through design concepting and production. I am highly organized, efficient and able to deliver in rapidly changing and high-pressure environments. I am well versed in all forms of internal and external communication to provide proper instructions to all personnel. Inspired by high jewelry to create the highest quality heirloom jewelry possible.
Skills
3D CAD: (Richly trained and experienced in Rhino and Gemvision Matix/Matrix Gold)
3D Printing (Experienced in model repair; familiar with Solidscape and Envisiontec printers)
Luxury Sales (Demonstrating high levels of discretion and honesty, with experience in handling highly sensitive material)
Lost Wax Casting | Diamond Grading
Gem Identification | Jewelry Appraisals |Customer Relationship Management Microsoft Office |Problem Solving | Customer Service
Professional
Experience
Senior CAD Artist
Trice Jewelers
Jun 2022 – present | Centennial, Colorado
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Coordinated with international vendors to ensure on time delivery of products
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Engineered jewelry to accommodate hinges, clasp, closures and stone setting
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Created complex organic and inorganic CAD models, with an emphasis on custom bridal jewelry
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Designed bespoke jewelry in front of clients, making changes in real time
Production Manager | Senior CAD Modeler
Travis Jewelers
Jul 2020 – May 2022 | Cape Coral, Florida
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Advised dynamic design team in developing designs to follow established standards for manufacturing purposes, while maintaining brand aesthetics
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Wrote documentation for design and production processes and standards
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Reconciled workmanship discrepancies while maintaining design integrity, quality execution, and timeliness throughout the production process
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Quality assured 3D Models created by Junior Design Staff
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Created and maintained production queue
Senior Designer
Green Lake Jewelry Works
Apr 2019 – May 2020 | Seattle, Washington
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Collaborated with clients to create sketches and product prototypes throughout the conceptual design process
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Liaison between clients and production team to facilitate end-to-end design and production of fine jewelry
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Optimize sales by advising customers according to their needs and promoting products and services
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Produced to scale technical drawings adhering to production standards
Custom Jewelry Designer
Travis Jewelers
May 2010 – Mar 2019 | Cape Coral, Florida
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Created 3D CAD models for jewelry production
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Maintained and operated jewelry manufacturing equipment, REVO 540B CNC machines, Solidscape and Envisontec 3D Printers
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Prepared models and waxes for casting and cast jewelry in gold, silver, and platinum