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Position:
Adjunct Instructor
Academic Degree:
BA, Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, MO
Doctor of Jewelry Arts Certificate, Holland Jewelry School, Selma, Alabama,1998
Master Jeweler’s Certificate, Holland Jewelry School, Selma, Alabama, 1997
Skills:
Qualified in all forms of Cabochon and Faceted Stone Setting: Bezel, Prongs, Bead, Brite, Channel, Tube and Cluster.
Proficient with Wax Models and Lost-Wax Casting process, using both Centrifugal and Vacuum Equipment.
Experienced in Lapidary process, Slabbing, Cutting, Shaping, Grinding and Polishing Semi-Precious stones.
Competent in Practical Gemology, Gem Identification and Diamond Appraisals.
Skilled with Fancy-Cut Settings: Marquise, Oval, Princess, Baguette and Pear.
Trained in Advanced Techniques: Platinum Fabrication, Electroplating, Electroforming, Mold Making and Metal Chemistry.
Honors and Awards:
First Place in Jewelry, Southern Showcase, 1993 and 1994.
Classes Taught:
Jewelry
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