To Whom It May Concern,

Please accept this letter and my resume as an expression of interest in joining your company as an independent contractor. I believe that my abilities as a goldsmith, ability to meet deadlines and go the extra mile, will make me a good fit for your company. My outgoing and friendly nature allows me to interact well with my colleagues.

I am a master Goldsmith with over 15 years experience and jewelry making is a strong passion of mine. I have extensive knowledge in all types of jewelry making including, but not limited to, CAD design, casting, advanced stone setting, finishing, engraving, general repair/restoration, etc.

I have access to an entire workshop including: microscope, gravering system, casting system, and Matrix-Gold and wax printer program. I am able to complete most jobs given to me in an efficient and timely manner and offer very competitive pricing. My main focus is always quality and efficiency. 

Please review my resume through my portfolio website, I am confident you will agree that my skills, experience, creativity, and ambitions can be of great value at your company. Please don’t hesitate to contact me further for more information. Thank you!

Sincerely, 
Katie Manak 

Awards

  • Community High School District 99 — North High Mosaic Art Show —December 2004: Best of Category: Jewelry

Publications

Prefered Mediums

  • Gold (All Alloys)

  • Platinum

  • Palladium

  • Silver

  • Copper

  • Wood

  • Inlays

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Experience

  • Master Goldsmith, Jost Jewelers; Milwaukee, WI—December 2021-October 2023

  • Goldsmith, BR Diamond Suite, Madison, WI— May 2021-November 2021

  • Bench Jeweler, Chalmers Jewelers, Middleton, WI— May 2018-April 2021

  • Bench Jeweler, D&D Jewelers, Sycamore, IL— October 2016-April 2018

  • Bench Jeweler, State Street Jewelers; Geneva, IL—September 2011-May 2013 

  • Bench Jeweler, Jared, Lombard, IL — September 2006-May 2011

Jewelry Skills

  • Channel setting

  • Stone setting

  • CAD-designing

  • Multi prong setting

  • Full bezel setting

  • Semi bezel setting

  • Tension setting

  • Flush setting

  • Gypsy setting

  • Pave’ & Micropave’ setting

  • Casting

  • All General Repair

  • Jewelry Restoration

  • Handmade Customs

  • Repousse’ (metal forming)

  • Electroforming

  • Rubber mold making

  • Metal finishing/Polishing

  • Dapping

  • Engraving

  • Laser welding

  • Millegrain

  • Watch battery

  • Minor watch repair

  • Riveting

  • Invisible Setting