Summary
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Work history
Education
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Affiliations
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Paula Smith

Summary


Bench Jeweller & Jewellery Sales Professional


Versatile and motivated jeweller with combined experience in retail sales, jewellery crafting, and repair environments. Progressed from frontline sales to bench work, gaining hands-on skill in jewellery repair, polishing, and customer repair consultations.


Retail & Customer Service


Experienced retail professional with a background in stock management, visual merchandising, and customer support. Skilled in resolving issues calmly and maintaining excellent store standards while being in a fast paced environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales Professional → Bench Jeweller

Chisholm Hunter
Glasgow
02.2024 - Current


• Delivered luxury retail service, providing expert product knowledge.
• Progressed into bench responsibilities after proving technical skill.
• Carrying out repair assessments, polishing, cleaning, and basic bench operations.
• Supporting senior jewellers with inspections, preparation tasks, and finishing.
• Ensuring precision, care, and excellent aftercare communication.

System Presentation Assistant

Edinburgh Trams Limited
Edinburgh
05.2023 - 01.2024


• Deep-cleaning trams and depot areas using PPE.
• Organising teams and completing cleaning paperwork.
• Meeting deadlines during shutdowns/maintenance.
• Training new staff in system presentation procedures.

Customer Service Assistant

Edinburgh Jewellery Repair
Edinburgh
06.2022 - 12.2022


• Assisted customers with jewellery repair enquiries.
• Managed emails, in-person and phone communication.
• Completed stock checks and supported store housekeeping.

Retail Store Assistant

Asda
Dalgety Bay, Fife
01.2012 - 12.2019


• Handled complaints professionally and maintained satisfaction.
• Managed returns and till reconciliations.
• Replenished stock and liaised with suppliers.
• Assisted customers with product selection (George clothing).

Education

Higher National Diploma - Jewellery & Silversmithing

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh

NVQ Level 5 - NQ art and design

Fife College
Dunfermline

Skills


Customer service excellence
Jewellery sales & upselling
Accurate money handling
Time management & organisation

Affiliations

  • Interests • Jewellery making & design • Drawing and painting Social activities with friends

Timeline

Sales Professional → Bench Jeweller

Chisholm Hunter
02.2024 - Current

System Presentation Assistant

Edinburgh Trams Limited
05.2023 - 01.2024

Customer Service Assistant

Edinburgh Jewellery Repair
06.2022 - 12.2022

Retail Store Assistant

Asda
01.2012 - 12.2019

Higher National Diploma - Jewellery & Silversmithing

University of Edinburgh

NVQ Level 5 - NQ art and design

Fife College
Paula Smith