Ariel Alexandrou
Jewelry Designer
Summary
I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design from the University of Kansas in 2012 and currently live in Manhattan. I am an aspiring jewelry designer with experience in fine jewelry sales, jewelry production, and jewelry merchandising.
Experience
Merchandise Manager
Lisa Nik / New York, NY
I am responsible for generating new retail accounts and press relationships and maintaining previously established accounts. I also work with retailers to coordinate trunk shows and other sales events and represent the designer at these shows.
Design and Production
Lulu Frost / New York, NY
I held a design and production internship as well as a contract production position with this company. I created jewelry using bench skills such as drilling, filing, sawing, sanding, and setting crystals and worked with various jewelers on company orders.
Sales Associate
Bachendorf's / Dallas, TX
I established a loyal clientele, completed customer appraisals, cleaned and polished customers' jewelry and watches, gained additional diamond, gemstone, and watch expertise, and designed window and case displays.
Sales Associate
Goldmakers / Lawrence, KS
I gained sales and customer service skills, cleaned and polished customers' jewelry, and designed window and case displays.
Production Intern
Shellie Bender / Lawrence, KS
I fabricated jewelry using bench skills such as piercing, sawing, sanding and buffing, and patination. I also had the opportunity to collaborate with the artist on new designs and attend art festivals.