Curriculum Vitae
| APPRAISER |
Susan Eisen, Graduate Gemologist, MGA, ASA,ISA President/Designer, Susan Eisen (Tiara) Fine Jewelry and Watches |
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| EDUCATION | Emory University - Atlanta, Georgia | 1971-72 |
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University of Texas El Paso, 117 hours in Fine Arts - Major in Metals (Instruction in design, fabrication, and manufacturing techniques of jewelry making) |
1973-78 | |
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International Society of Appraisers Certification Program in conjunction with Indiana University |
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Course 102, "Personal Property Methodology & Reasoning", San Francisco (Identification and authentication methods, market research and price methodology) |
1987 | |
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Course 103, "Personal Property Appraiser Fiduciary Responsibilities", San Francisco (Legal aspects and principles for Federal Tax appraising, narrative report writing) |
1987 | |
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Course 101, "Introduction to Personal Property Appraising", New Orleans (Ethics and standards involved in appraisal writing procedures) |
1988 | |
| Course 010, "Appraisal of Antique and Period Jewelry" | 1990 | |
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Course 104, "Advanced Appraisal Theory and Report Writing", Atlanta (Appraisals for collateral loans, corporate liquidation and consumer fraud) |
1992 | |
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Course 105, "The Appraiser as Expert Witness", Atlanta (Appraisal report review, litigation management, legal research for appraisers) |
1992 | |
| Course 008, "Appraisal of Gemstones", Las Vegas | 1996 | |
| Re-certification Course and Exam for Accredited Members, Houston | 2002 | |
| American Society of Appraisers | ||
| "Fundamentals of Valuation" - Level 1, Gems & Jewelry | 1988 | |
| "Appraisal Report Writing" - Level 3, Personal Property, White Plains | 1989 | |
| "The Appraiser as Expert Witness", Chicago | 1990 | |
| "USPAP" | 1996 | |
| "Advanced Update on Estate Appraisals", Las Vegas | 1999 | |
| "Re-certification for MGA" | 1999 | |
| "USPAP" update, audio | 2004 | |
| American Gem Society | ||
| "Appraisals I & II", Los Angeles | 1991 | |
| Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Color Vision Test, Tucson | 2001 | |
| PROFESSIONAL | Owner/Designer, Susan Eisen (Tiara) Jewelry | 1980 |
| BACKGROUND | Gemological Institute of America, Los Angeles | 1984-86 |
| Tested in Diamonds, Colored Stones | 1985 | |
| Graduate Gemologist Certification | 1986 | |
| Jewelry Display | 1987 | |
| Advanced Diamond Setting | 1989 | |
| RECOGNITION | "Salute to Woman in Business" Honoree, EPWEE | 1988 |
| "Best of the Border" Jeweler category presented by Southwest Business Journal, El Paso | 1988 | |
| Association of Women Gemologists "Diamonds in the Rough Award", National Meeting, Tucson | 1990 | |
| Contribution to book "Jewelry Appraising" by Anna Miller, Van Nostrand Publishing | 1990 | |
| Contribution to book "Cameos Old and New" by Anna Miller, Van Nostrand Publishing | 1991 | |
| National Merit Scholarship to ISA Courses 104 & 105 | 1992 | |
| Nominee, El Paso YWCA "Rewarding Achievement Award" | 1995 | |
| National Semi-finalist National BBB Torch Award For Marketplace Ethics | 1996 | |
| Winner, El Paso Chamber of Commerce, "Emerging 30 Businesses" Award | 1997 | |
| Winner, El Paso BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, Retail | 1998 | |
| National Finalist, top six, National BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics | 1999 | |
| Rio Grande Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, "Star Communicator Award" | 2000 | |
| Assistance League of El Paso, "ALEP" Award | 2001 | |
| Gemological Institute of America, "League of Honors" Award | 2001 | |
| El Paso Humane Society, "Compassionate Woman's Award" | 2002 | |
| El Paso Diabetes Association, "Golden Apple Award" | 2002 | |
| Runner up for "Best Jeweler", El Paso Times Reader's Choice Awards | 2003 | |
| El Paso Rehabilitation Center, "Angel Award" | 2004 | |
| "El Paso's Best Place to Spend Your Money (Blow Your Wad)," El Paso Inc. Magazine | 2005 | |
| "El Paso's Best Place to Buy Your Jewelry (Bling Bling)," El Paso Inc. Magazine | 2005-2007 |
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“The Best
of El Paso Jewelry Store”, El Paso Inside & Out Magazine, Summer |
2006-07 |
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“The Best
of El Paso Jewelry Repair”, El Paso Inside & Out Magazine, Summer |
2006-07 |
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“The Best
of El Paso Place to Buy Your Wedding Bands,” El Paso Inside & Out
Magazine |
2007 |
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2007 Woman
Retailer Under 15 Stores, Women’s Jewelry Association, 2007 Awards for
Excellence in Retail |
2007 |
| CREDENTIALS | Diploma Member, Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association | 1987 |
| REQUIRING | Accredited Member, International Society of Appraisers | 1988 |
| EXAMINATION | Senior Member, Master Gemologist Appraisers®, American Society of Appraisers | 1989 |
| ADMISSION | Certified Gemologist Appraiser, American Gem Society | 1991 |
| ORGANIZATION | American Society of Appraisers | |
| INVOLVEMENT | President, El Paso Chapter | 1990-92 |
| Treasurer, El Paso Chapter | 1992-93 | |
| President, El Paso Chapter | 1995-97 | |
| Committee member,
International Gems & Jewelry Committee -2 yr. term |
1993-95 | |
| Parliamentarian, International Gems & Jewelry Committee | 1995-96 | |
| Secretary, International Gems & Jewelry Committee | 1997-01 | |
| Treasurer, International Gems & Jewelry Committee | 2002- | |
| American Gem Society | ||
| Member, National Ethics Committee | 1993- | |
| Chairperson, National Consumer Education subcommittee | 1994-96 | |
| Vice Chairperson, National Education Committee | 1996-98 | |
| Better Business Bureau of El Paso | ||
| Chairperson, Consumer Education Speakers Bureau | 1993- | |
| Spokesperson on Cable TV regarding gem scams | 1993 | |
| Executive Committee | 1995-97 | |
| Treasurer | 1996 | |
| Vice Chairperson | 1998-99 | |
| Chairperson of the Board of Directors | 1999-00 | |
| National Council of Better Business Bureau | ||
| Board of Directors | 1995-99 | |
| National Committee Member, Audit Committee | 1995-97 | |
| National Committee
Member, National Advertising Self-Regulation Committee |
1995-97 | |
| National Committee
Chairperson, National Marketing Committee (Responsible for implementation and creation of national marketing plan) |
1997-2000 | |
| National Committee
Member, National Ad Hoc Committee on Hyperlinking |
2000 | |
| National Association for the Prevention of Consumer Fraud in Jewelry (currently in formation) | ||
| Founder and Director | 1993- | |
| The Executive Forum of El Paso | 1994- | |
| International Executive Council, Gemological Institute of American | 1997- | |
| Jeweler's Vigilance Committee | ||
| National Board of Directors | 2002- | |
| OTHER PROFESSIONAL | Instructor, University of Texas at El Paso Continuing Education Department on "The Art of Buying, Collecting, and Wearing Jewelry" | 1993 |
| ACTIVITIES | Instructor, University of Texas at El Paso Continuing Education Department on "Jewelry Fact or Fiction" | 1993 |
| Coordinator, El Paso "Insights" Science Museum, Gemology Department | 1993 | |
| Guest Speaker, UTEP Businesses Career Week | 1993 | |
| National Panelist, Town Meeting of "Ethics", American Gem Society Conclave, Dallas | 1993 | |
| Instructor, University of Texas at El Paso Continuing Education Department on "Jewelry "101" | 1993 | |
| National Panelist, "A Jeweler’s Forum: Everything Some People Don’t Want To Know about Honesty", Jeweler’s Circular Keystone Magazine, Las Vegas | 1994 | |
| Guest Speaker, UTEP Art Metals Graduating Class | 1994 | |
| Member, National Retail Advisory Focus Group, "Gem" Magazine, New York | 1995 | |
| Seminar Instructor, Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America Expo,"Repairing Costume Jewelry", Providence | 1995 | |
| Instructor, El Paso Museum of Arts, "The History of Jewelry" | 1995 | |
| Guest Speaker, "Knowing Your Customers", JCK National Jewelry Show, Las Vegas | 1996 | |
| National Panelist, "Retailing Trends", JCK National Jewelry Show, Las Vegas | 1997 | |
| Instructor, University of Texas at El Paso, Center for Lifelong Learning, on "The Jewelry Connection" | 1997-98 | |
| Guest Speaker "HOBY Youth Leadership Conference", UTEP, Farwest Texas, | 1998 | |
| Guest Speaker "Designer Jewelry: On the Road to Success", JCK International Jewelry Show, Las Vegas, June | 1998 | |
| Selected member, National Advisory Council, "Primetime" Nat'l Jewelry Show, Las Vegas | 1999 | |
| Seminar Instructor, "Designer Jewelry; Colleague Connection" AGS Conclave, New Orleans | 1999 | |
| Selected participant, International Gemological Symposium, GIA San Diego | 1999 | |
| Panelist, International Executive Council, Gemological Institute of America, New York, July | 2000 | |
| Seminar Instructor, "How to Focus on the Most Profitable Customers", International Professional Jeweler Show, Las Vegas | 2000 | |
| Conference Guest Speaker, 2000 Women in Business Conference, El Paso | 2000 | |
| Discussion Leader, GIA International Executive Council, New York | 2001 | |
| Seminar Instructor, "Squeezing Every Operation Dollar", RJO, Albuquerque | 2002 | |
| Guest Speaker, El Paso Estate Planning Council, El Paso | 2002 | |
| Guest Panelist, "Diamond Cut", Centurion Show, Tucson | 2004 | |
| National Judge to select the 5 "Rising Stars of 2005" for the Design Center JCK Show | 2005 |
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Guest
Speaker, “Becoming an Expert”, E-Women’s Network, El Paso |
2006 |
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Guest
Speaker, “Jewelry Estate Planning”, El Paso Chapter CPAs |
2007 |
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PUBLISHED PROFESSIONAL WRITING |
Certified Sales Associate Course, "Karatage", American Gem Society (National course for jewelry associates containing advanced product knowledge) |
1995 |
| "Closed Circuit TV...Not Just for Security", Jeweler’s Circular Keystone | 1995 | |
| "Should Your Customer Know if it’s a Used Diamond?", Jeweler’s Circular Keystone Magazine, December | 1995 | |
| "Are Your Appraisals Taxable?", ASA Personal Property Journal, Summer | 1995 | |
| Recommendations to the Federal Trade Commission "Guides for The Jewelry Industry", Federal Register 5/30/96, footnotes pp. 45, 68, 187, 192, 294 | 1996 | |
| "Buying Jewelry", Council of Better Business Bureaus (national pamphlet for consumers to be distributed nationwide to all BBBs) | 1998 | |
| "About Designer & Branded Jewelry", American Gem Society Spectra Conclave Edition, September | 1999 |
| "Medical ID for Every Taste", Diabetes Interview, page 48, December | 2003 | |
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"Retailer Shares First Hand Experience of GIA's Diamond Observation Test", GIA The Loupe, page 21, Winter |
2004 | |
| "Adventures in Professionalism", Professional Jeweler, page 84, December | 2004 | |
| "The Store-Managing the New Year", Professional Jeweler, January | 2005 | |
| "Proactive and Privately Branded", National Jeweler, page 10, January 15 | 2005 | |
| "The Store: Managing", Professional Jeweler, page 53, March | 2005 | |
| "The Best Return on Your Investment", Professional Jeweler, page 45, April | 2005 | |
| "Managing the Internet", Professional Jeweler, page 56, June | 2005 |
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Crazy
About Jewelry: The Expert Guide to Buying, Selling and Caring for your
Jewelry – Book to be
available Sept. 1, 2007 |
2007 |
| INTERVIEWS WITH NATIONAL TRADE | "Jewelry Leads Holiday Sales", Jeweler’s Circular Keystone, page 14, February, | 1995 |
| MAGAZINES | "Management on the Mac", National Jeweler Magazine, page 28, May 16, | 1995 |
| "Men’s Buying Survey", National Jeweler Magazine, page 56, May 16, | 1995 | |
| "Mom’s Day", National Jeweler Magazine, page 56, June 16, | 1995 | |
| "Is Good Help Hard to Find?", National Jeweler Magazine, page 70, August 16, | 1996 | |
| "Jeweler’s Ponder Vote", National Jeweler Magazine, page 82, September 1, | 1996 | |
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"What Clothes and Jewelry Should Your Staff Wear?" National Jeweler Magazine, page 14, September 16, |
1996 | |
| "Retailer’s Look Ahead", National Jeweler Magazine, page 60, November, | 1996 | |
| "Selling Gems to Men", National Jeweler Magazine, page 16, December, | 1996 | |
| "Holiday Sales", National Jeweler Magazine, page 60, January, | 1997 | |
| "Outlook Good in West", National Jeweler Magazine, cover, March, | 1997 | |
| "Valentine’s Day", National Jeweler Magazine, cover, March, | 1997 | |
| "Teaching a New Generation of Customers The Value of Quality", Jeweler’s Circular Keystone, page 67, March, | 1997 | |
| "Stories from the Breakfast Club", Editorial, National Jeweler Magazine, p.10, September 16, | 1997 | |
| "Gemstone News", National Jeweler Magazine, page 20, Nov. 16, | 1997 | |
| "Diamond News", National Jeweler Magazine, page 14, Feb. 1, | 1998 | |
| "Getting Personal-Some Key Points", Professional Jeweler, page 87, March, | 1998 | |
| "Retailers in West Upbeat for Spring", National Jeweler Magazine, page 68, Mar. 1, | 1998 | |
| "Sapphire", Lustre Magazine, page 32, May/June, | 1998 | |
| "Highlights from the International JCK Show Seminars", JCK Website, June, | 1998 | |
| "Russian Rolex Man", Jeweler’s Circular Keystone, June, | 1998 | |
| "Co-op Marketing Dollars, National Jeweler Magazine, page 24, July 1, | 1998 | |
| "Better Business Bureau Publishes Booklet", National Jeweler Magazine, page 122, July 16, | 1998 | |
| "Job Seekers Flock to GIA’s Career Fair", National Jeweler Magazine, page 51, November 16, | 1998 | |
| "Diamond News", National Jeweler Magazine, page 17, October 16, | 1998 | |
| "International Gemological Symposium", GIA, page 10, October | 1998 | |
| "They Signed Up", Gemological Institute of America "Loupe, March, | 1999 | |
| "Jewelers Favor Drilled Diamond Disclosure", National Jeweler Magazine, page 1,6, April 1 | 1999 | |
| "Demand Rises for Silver", National Jeweler Magazine, page 56, March, | 1999 | |
| "Poster Sessions", Special Edition, The Loupe GIA World News, page 3, June 24, | 1999 | |
| "Planning Summer Vacations", National Jeweler Magazine, page 6, August 1, | 1999 | |
| "Poster Sessions", Gemological Institute of America "The Loupe World News" page 12, Summer | 1999 | |
| "Retailers Clean House", National Jeweler Magazine, page 34,36,38, November 16, | 1999 | |
| "New Products", Newsweek Japan, page 82, December 15, | 1999 | |
| "Private Stock", cover story, Modern Jewelry, page 62, 66, 68, 105, January, | 2000 | |
| "Business Update", Diabetes Interview, page 19, January, | 2000 | |
| "Medical alert Jewelry for diabetics makes a fashion and medical statement", Clinical Lab Products, page 32, January, | 2000 | |
| "Regional Report", National Jeweler Magazine, page 102, January 16, | 2000 | |
| "Retailers Sell to the Heart", National Jeweler Magazine, page 48, February 1, | 2000 | |
| "Downtown Jewelry Retailers", National Jeweler Magazine, page 86, May 1, | 2000 | |
| "PR Society of America Dubs Susan Eisen 'Star Communicator' ", National Jeweler Magazine, page 50, June 16, | 2000 | |
| "GIA Announces Endowment Campaign Committee Members", The Loupe GIA World News, page 12, Summer, | 2000 | |
| "Trade Leaders Advise GIA", The Loupe, GIA World News, Vol. 9, page 9, | 2000 | |
| "Two Way Street", American Jewelry Manufacturing Magazine, page 64, August 1, | 2002 | |
| "It's About Time", In Store Magazine, page 54, April | 2002 | |
| "Industry Insight", National Jeweler Magazine, page 16, June 16, | 2002 | |
| "Noteminder" by Steven Lagos, June, | 2002 | |
| "Baby Boomers at Core of Retail Market", Rappaport Diamond Report, page 51, August 2 | 2002 | |
| "Improving the Repair Intake Process", The Authority on Jewelry Manufacturing, page 83, February 3 | 2003 | |
| "Retailers Report Solid Business", Rappaport Diamond Report, page 71, April 4 | 2003 | |
| "Originality Sells", Rappaport Diamond Report, page 71, April 4 | 2003 | |
| "A Safer Store", AJM Magazine, page 60, May | 2003 | |
| "Jewelers Embrace Marketing Initiatives", Rappaport Diamond Report, page 71, July 4 | 2003 | |
| "JA New York Show Buying", National Jeweler, front cover, Sept. 1 | 2003 | |
| "Going Platinum", Rappaport Diamond Report, page 87, Sept. 5 | 2003 | |
| "Take It Back", American Jewelry Manufacturing, page 59, October 3 | 2003 | |
| "Jewelers Expect a Happy Holiday", Rappaport Diamond Report, page 83, December | 2003 | |
| "For Your Staff", Professional Jeweler Magazine, February | 2004 | |
| "Business Remains Brisk for US Jewelers", Rappaport Diamond Report, page 81, April 2 | 2004 | |
| GIA Nears Release of Diamond Cut Grading System", Professional Jeweler, March | 2004 | |
| "US Retail Market Report", Rappaport Diamond Report, page 31, June 4 | 2004 | |
| "Debating Standards for Appraisals", Jewelers Circular Keystone, pages 72-80, September | 2004 | |
| "Diamonds Forecasted Holiday Top Seller", Rappaport Diamond Report, page 103, November | 2004 | |
| "Five Jewelers Share Their Stories", InStore Magazine, page 48-50, March | 2005 | |
| "US Retail Market Report", Rappaport Diamond Report, page 77, April 1 | 2005 | |
| "In Diamonds", InStore Magazine, page 12, June | 2005 |
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“Retailers
React: The Metal Game”, Idex Magazine, February |
2006 |
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“Symposium
2006”, The Loupe GIA World News, page 15, Spring |
2006 |
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“The
Incrowd Discussion on Journey Diamond Jewelry”, InStore Magazine, page
42, May |
2006 |
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“Flawless
Performance”, InStore Magazine, p. ID18, June |
2006 |
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“All That
Glitters”, Professional Jeweler Magazine, page 24, September |
2006 |
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“The
InCrowd Discussion on Colored Stones”, InStore Magazine, page 30,
February |
2007 |
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“Sales
Pitches by Susan Eisen”, InDesign Magazine, pages 22-24, June |
2007 |
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“Susan
Eisen Finds Business at the Bottom of Jewelry Boxes”, National Jeweler,
page 62 |
2007 |
| SPECIAL | Special Commissioner of El Paso County Court #5 by Judge Kitty Schild | 1995 |
| APPOINTMENTS | ||
| CONTINUING | Auction Markets, GIA Symposium, Los Angeles | 1991 |
| EDUCATION | Fracture Filled Emeralds, Gem Show, Tucson | 1991 |
| Fracture Filled Diamonds, AGS Conclave, Las Vegas | 1992 | |
| The Mystique of Pearls, Jewelers of American Show, New York | 1992 | |
| Using the Spectroscope, Gem Show, Tucson | 1993 | |
| Legal and Ethical Considerations of Appraising Gems, Gem Show, Tucson | 1993 | |
| Advanced Diamond Grading, AGS Conference, Dallas | 1993 | |
| Pearl Identification and Varieties, AGS Conference, Dallas | 1993 | |
| Update on Gemstone Enhancements, AGS Conference, Dallas | 1993 | |
| Certified Gemologist Appraiser Clinic, AGS Conference, Dallas | 1993 | |
| Separating Sophisticated Synthetics, AGS Conference, Dallas | 1993 | |
| Advanced Diamond Grading, Gem Show, Tucson | 1994 | |
| Pearl Grading Using Master Strands, AGS Conference, Boston | 1994 | |
| Jeweler’s Responsibilities for Customer’s Goods, AGS Conference, Boston | 1994 | |
| Certified Gemologist Appraiser Clinic, AGS Conference, Boston (Update on new developments in valuation procedures/terms & case study) | 1994 | |
| The Gemstone Identification Challenge, Tucson | 1995 | |
| The Treatment of Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires, AGS Conference, Phoenix, | 1995 | |
| Certified Gemologist Appraiser Clinic, AGS Conference, Phoenix | 1995 | |
| Appraising Estate and Antique Watches, ASA Conference, Denver | 1995 | |
| Rolex Certified Dealers Seminar, New York | 1995 | |
| Certified Gemologist Appraiser Clinic, AGS Conference, Washington D.C. | 1996 | |
| (Update on changes in acceptable appraisal techniques and gemological terms) | ||
| Diamond Cutting, AGS Conference, Washington D.C. | 1996 | |
| Selling Platinum, AGS Conference, Washington D.C. | 1996 | |
| Certified Gemologist Clinic, AGS Conference, Washington D.C. (Update amber, sapphire, alexandrite, and ruby synthetics and treatment) | 1996 | |
| Due Diligence - Essential Elements of Good Appraisal Practice, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Toronto | 1996 | |
| Emeralds - Mining to Market, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Toronto | 1996 | |
| Estate Appraisals, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Toronto | 1996 | |
| Guidelines for Writing the Problem-Free Insurance Appraisal, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Toronto | 1996 | |
| The Keyless Watch, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Toronto | 1996 | |
| CG Clinic, American Gem Society Conclave, Chicago | 1997 | |
| Gems and Gemology, A Year in Review, American Gem Society Conclave, Chicago | 1997 | |
| CGA Clinic, American Gem Society Conclave, Chicago | 1997 | |
| Antique and Estate Jewelry, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Houston | 1997 | |
| The New Gemstone Moissanite, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Houston | 1997 | |
| New York Diamonds, American Gem Society Conclave, Anaheim | 1998 | |
| GIA-Research in Progress, American Gem Society Conclave, Anaheim | 1998 | |
| Certified Gemologist Appraiser Clinic, American Gem Society Conclave, Anaheim | 1998 | |
| Advanced Diamond Grading Lab, American Gem Society Conclave, Anaheim | 1998 | |
| Intellectual Property Rights in the Jewelry Industry, JCK Show, Las Vegas | 1998 | |
| Luxury Watches, JCK Show, Las Vegas | 1998 | |
| Writing About Appraisal Issues, ASA International Conference, Maui | 1998 | |
| Writing an Appraisal Contract, ASA International Conference, Maui | 1998 | |
| Identification and Pricing of Antique Jewelry, ASA International Conference, Maui | 1998 | |
| Letting Light Speak for itself, ASA International Conference, Maui | 1998 | |
| African Ruby, ASA International Conference, Maui | 1998 | |
| Perfecting the Appraisal Document, ASA International Conference, Maui | 1998 | |
| Harnessing the Power of Insurance Appraisals, , ASA International Conference, Maui | 1998 | |
| Macros for Appraisals, American Gem Society Conclave, New Orleans | 1999 | |
| Appraisals War Room, International Gemological Symposium, San Diego | 1999 | |
| Branding War Room, International Gemological Symposium, San Diego | 1999 | |
| Rushworth Kidder, Winning with Ethics, International Gemological Symposium, San Diego | 1999 | |
| Martin Rappaport, Diamond Prices, International Gem Symposium, San Diego | 1999 | |
| Ilene Reinitz, Diamond Treatments, International Gem Symposium, San Diego | 1999 | |
| Henry Hanni, The Treatment of Emeralds and Its Detection, International Gemological Symposium, San Diego | 1999 | |
| Diamond Cut Grading, International Appraisal Conference, ASA, Boston | 1999 | |
| Visual Lighting in the Gemological Laboratory, International Appraisal Conference, ASA, Boston | 1999 | |
| Market Value Workshop, International Appraisal Conference, ASA, Boston | 1999 | |
| Civil and Criminal Gem Court Case Review, International Appraisal Conference, ASA, Boston | 1999 | |
| Diamond Clarity Grading, International Appraisal Conference, ASA, Boston | 1999 | |
| SAS2000 Diamond Color Grading and Treatment Detection, International Appraisal Conference, ASA, Boston | 1999 | |
| Identification Lab: Synthetic and Natural Gems, American Gem Society Conclave, Philadelphia | 2000 | |
| GIA Certified Gemologist Clinic, American Gem Society Conclave, Phil. | 2000 | |
| Certified Gemologist Appraiser Clinic, American Gem Society Conclave, Philadelphia | 2000 | |
| Update on Fancy Shape Cut Grade Research, American Gem Society Conclave, Philadelphia | 2000 | |
| Advanced Gem Testing for the Small Lab, America Society of Appraisers Valuation 2000, Las Vegas | 2000 | |
| Valuation 2000, American Society of Appraisers International Conference, Las Vegas | 2000 | |
| Understanding Jewelry Values from 1900 to Present, ASA Conference, Pittsburgh | 2001 | |
| Rolex and Other Vintage Watches, ASA Conference, Pittsburgh | 2001 | |
| Synthetic Diamonds- New Frontier, ASA Conference, Pittsburgh | 2001 | |
| The Impact of Your Appraisals, ASA Conference, Pittsburgh | 2001 | |
| Art Nouveau Jewelry, ASA Conference, Pittsburgh | 2001 | |
| Antique Cut Diamonds and Their Values, ASA Conference Pittsburgh | 2001 | |
| Valuations Litigation, ASA Conference, Pittsburgh | 2001 | |
| Appraisers Liability: A Legal Perspective, ASA Conference, Pittsburgh | 2001 | |
| Value: What Approaches Does the Legal System Expect? ASA Conference, Pittsburgh | 2001 | |
| Colored Stone Treatments and their Effect on Value, AGTA Show, Tucson | 2002 | |
| Tool Marks of the Masters, ASA Conference, San Diego | 2002 | |
| Appraising From Across The Period, ASA Conference, San Diego | 2002 | |
| Mexican Silver Marks, ASA Conference, San Diego | 2002 | |
| The Rise and Demise of the Expert Witness, ASA Conference, San Diego | 2002 | |
| The Future of Diamond Cut Grading, ASA Conference, San Diego | 2002 | |
| Advanced Gemology-Corundum, Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad | 2002 | |
| Advanced Gemology Emeralds, Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad | 2002 | |
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George and Martha Washington's Jewelry in the Collection at Mount Vernon, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Tampa |
2003 | |
| Pitfalls of Appraising a Historical Collection, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Tampa | 2003 | |
| Endangered Treatments, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Tampa | 2003 | |
| Watch Secondhand Market Trends, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Tampa | 2003 | |
| Endangered Species, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Tampa | 2003 | |
| State by State Matrimonial Appraisals, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Tampa | 2003 | |
| Your Gemology Test Equipment, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Tampa | 2003 | |
| Detectional Treatment, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Tampa | 2003 | |
| Certified Gemologist Clinic, American Gem Society Conclave, Los Angeles | 2005 | |
| Gemological Identification Challenge, American Gem Society Conclave, Los Angeles | 2005 | |
| Master Gemologist Appraiser Recertification Course, Las Vegas | 2005 | |
| Identification of Numismatic Coins, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Austin | 2006 | |
| Insurance Appraisals and Replacements, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Austin | 2006 | |
| South American Jewelry Robbers, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Austin | 2006 | |
| Gemstone Analysis and Grading, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Austin | 2006 | |
| World Hallmarks for the Professional Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers Conference Brooklyn | 2006 |
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Appraising
Jadeite Jade, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Brooklyn |
2006 |
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GIA Cut
Grade, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Brooklyn |
2006 |
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JVC and
Jewelry Appraisals, American Society of Appraisers Conference, Brooklyn |
2006 |
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Simple
Gemological Techniques, American Society of Appraisers Conference,
Brooklyn |
2006 |
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Insurance
and the Jewelry Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers Conference,
Brooklyn |
2006 |
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General
Gemology with Menahem Sevdermish, Gemological Research Conference, San
Diego |
2006 |
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General
Gemology with Shane McClure, Gemological Research Conference, San Diego |
2006 |
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Gem
Characteristic Techniques with McClure, Gemological Research Conference,
San Diego |
2006 |
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Gem
Characteristic Techniques with Frisch, Gemological Research Conference,
San Diego |
2006 |
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Gem
Characteristic Techniques with Rossman, Gemological Research Conference,
San Diego |
2006 |
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Diamond and
Corundum Treatments, Gemological Research Conference, San Diego |
2006 |
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Lab Growth
of Gem Materials, Gemological Research Conference, San Diego |
2006 |
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“The
Spectroscope”, Gemological Association of Great Britain, Tucson |
2007 |
Resume updated 9/27/2007
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