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Karina Klymenko

Buxton,Derbyshire

Summary

Creative silversmith versed in working with wide range of precious metals. Crafts unique items using gold and silver to achieve highest quality products.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Silversmith

Klymenko Jewellry
Buxton, Derbyshire
04.2022 - Current
  • Drilled and finished jewel bearings for use in precision instruments.
  • Cut and polished gems and set in jewellery mountings.
  • Engraved or embossed letters, numbers and decorative designs on jewellery and precious metal.
  • Repaired jewellery or precious metal ware following designs and instructions.
  • Created new jewellery designs and modified existing designs.
  • Used magnifying glasses or precision measuring instruments to evaluate jewellery characteristics.
  • Used polariscopes, refractometers and microscopes to examine gem surfaces.
  • Tightened prong setting to protect inset stones and precious gems.
  • Inset precious or semi-precious stones to enhance jewellery designs.
  • Examined assembled or finished products to verify adherence to specifications.
  • Carved moulds to fabricate metal implements and jewellery products.
  • Modified jewellery mountings to reset stones and repair settings.
  • Reattached or replaced ear wires, chain links and prongs to jewellery pieces.
  • Used Rhinoceros 5 to draft new designs and make modifications for custom orders.
  • Inspected stones to detect flaws, defects or peculiarities affecting gem values.
  • Identified rare gem specimens and appraised value for sale or insurance purposes.
  • Made jewellery castings and other non-ferrous metal articles by hand.
  • Fabricated rings, necklaces and bracelets from precious metals and stones.
  • Replaced broken or damaged clasps to restore jewellery pieces.

Food and beverage assistant

Britannia Hotels
Buxton, Derbyshire
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Cultivated clean and tidy restaurant and bar areas, minimising potential health and safety risks.
  • Warmly greeted customers upon arrival, minimising wait times to improve restaurant experiences.
  • Placed orders and processed payments in POS systems, maintaining efficient service operations.
  • Maintained thorough food, drink and menu knowledge, providing expert assistance with customer selections.
  • Provided first-class customer care through helpful, friendly service.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
  • Maintained clear communication with guests and kitchen staff for smooth service delivery.
  • Cleared tables, wiped down and replaced cutlery between courses to limit service disruptions.
  • Demonstrated high standards of customer service to take and deliver accurate food, cocktail and coffee orders.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • There were 54 tables in hall, for which 3 waiters were responsible.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Silver And Gold Making

Lviv Academy of Arts
Lviv
08.2013

Skills

  • Point Of Sale system operation
  • Cash handling
  • Special event catering
  • Point of Sale system accuracy
  • Food storage procedures
  • Food hygiene practices
  • Menu expertise
  • Customer service
  • Cleaning rota compliance
  • Table waiting
  • Drinks upselling
  • Food service expertise
  • Restaurant sanitisation
  • Food portioning
  • Allergy awareness
  • Barista expertise

Timeline

Food and beverage assistant

Britannia Hotels
10.2023 - 01.2024

Silversmith

Klymenko Jewellry
04.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Silver And Gold Making

Lviv Academy of Arts

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