Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Industry: Research institution in Carlsbad, California

Description

The Gemological Institute of America, or GIA, is a nonprofit institute dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts. Founded in 1931, GIA's mission is to protect all buyers and sellers of gemstones by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality. Location: Carlsbad, California, United States Headquarters: Carlsbad, CA CEO: Susan Jacques (Jun 2013–) Founded: 1931 Subsidiary: Gia India Laboratory Private Limited

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Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Yixin (Jessie) Zhou Yixin (Jessie) Zhou Greater New York City Area Details
Yixin (Jessie) Zhou's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Gemologist at GIA Fancy color diamonds and pearls
Industry Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Experience
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   June 2013 - Present
Tiffany & Co.   October 2012 - December 2012
California Department of Public Health  May 2011 - December 2012
National University of Singapore  2008 - 2009

Skills
Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Gemology, Gem Identification, Statistical Sampling, Matlab, Applied Probability, Analytics, Jade, Merchandising, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Research, Pearls, Advance testings on..., Sales, Marketing, Retail, Fashion, Marketing Strategy, Diamonds, Luxury Goods, Gems, Jewelry

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Geography and Earth System Science

Gemological Institute of America   2011 — 2012
Graduate Gemologist, Graduate Pearls

Victoria Junior College   2008 — 2009
High School Diploma of University of Cambridge GCE Advance Level, Mathematics, Physics, Economy, Chemistry

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Fellowship of the Gemmological Association, Gemmology

Nan Summerfield Nan Summerfield Beverly Hills, California Details
Nan Summerfield's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience 1980 - 1981
Job Senior Vice President, Director of California at Doyle
Industry Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Experience
Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers   October 2014 - Present
Summerfield's   1994 - October 2014
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)   1992 - 2013
Sotheby's, Beverly Hills   1986 - 1994
Sotheby's, New York   1981 - 1986
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   1980 - 1981
GIA Gem Trade Laboratory   1979 - 1980

Skills
Gems, Gemology, Diamonds, Luxury Goods, Jewelry, Estate Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry, Advertising, Jewelry Design, Wholesale, Retail, Designer Jewelry, Gem Identification, Sales, Marketing, Art, Trade Shows, Luxury, Watches, Art History, Appraisals, Diamond Grading, Antiques, Curating, Auctions, Fashion, Marketing Communications, Pearl, Public Relations, Trend Analysis, Museums, Colored Stones, Antique and Period..., Silver, Art Exhibitions, Galleries, Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Sculpture, Exhibit Design, Visual Arts, Arts Administration

Education
Gemological Institute of America   1979 — 1979
Graduate Gemologist Diploma, Diamonds and Colored Stones

University of California, Santa Barbara   1975 — 1976
Art History

The Katherine Branson School (The Branson School)   1972 — 1975

Pauline Ackermann Pauline Ackermann Greater San Diego Area Details
Pauline Ackermann's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience January 2004 - October 2008
Job Former Siemens, Nortel Project Manager, Business Developer, Chinese/American Business Liaison Seeks Position in Tech, IT
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
R. H. Kilborn Co.   January 2008 - Present
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   January 2004 - October 2008
Les Ateliers du Design   March 1999 - January 2003
Weigel Law Office LLC, Beijing, China and Montreal, Canada   April 1993 - February 1999
Index Group Co. Ltd.   July 1996 - December 1998
Universal Ideas, Management Consulting, Executive MBA Education   1998 - 1998
Nortel Networks  January 1994 - July 1996
Southern African Development Community Conference   1996 - 1996
Siemens  July 1989 - December 1993

Skills
Project Management, Business Analysis, Troubleshooting, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Account Management, Training, Management, Program Management, Business Development, Project Planning, Telecommunications, Analysis, Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Merchandising, Leadership, Product Development, Negotiation, Social Media, Fashion, New Business Development, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing

Education
California State University San Marcos   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Applied Physics

MiraCosta College   2009 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Applied Physics and Biomass (Achieved an "A" grade)

San Diego North County Occupational Center   2007 — 2007
Certificate in Web Design

Gemological Institute of America (GIA), San Diego   2003 — 2004
CAD, CAM, JBM, GG, and AJP Diplomas and Certificates in Business Management, Gemology, Jewelry Design and Manufacture

Capital Teacher’s University, Beijing, and Alliance Française, Beijing   1997 — 1998
Advanced Level Diplomas in French Language and Literature

Beijing Normal University   1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts (AA), International Business and Trade

Connie Wedel, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, SPHR Connie Wedel, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, SPHR Greater San Diego Area Details
Connie Wedel, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, SPHR's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience June 2011 - March 2015
Job V.P., Human Resources at Argen Corporation
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Argen Corporation  April 2015 - Present
Connie Wedel & Associates I HR GameChanger (HRGC)   2005 - Present
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   June 2011 - March 2015
ECI Telecom  November 2008 - June 2011
Altium Inc.   2008 - 2008
Mentor Graphics (Flomerics Ltd.)   1998 - 2005

Skills
Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Recruiting, Training, Coaching, Leadership, Management, Applicant Tracking..., Employer Branding, Cultural Intelligence, Strategic HR, HR Consulting, Global Human Resources, HRIS, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Change Management, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, Personnel Management, Onboarding, Employee Training, Technical Recruiting, PeopleSoft, HR Transformation, Team Building, Job Descriptions, Budgets, Workforce Planning, College Recruiting, HR Policies, Deferred Compensation, Interviews, Sourcing, Benefits Administration, Executive Search, Employment Law, Organizational..., Hiring, Organizational Design, Management Development, Performance Appraisal, Compensation & Benefit, Career Development, Start-ups, Strategy

Education
Cornell University   2015 — 2016
Master's Degree

Cultural Intelligence Center

University of Iowa

Jaime Kautsky Jaime Kautsky Greater San Diego Area Details
Jaime Kautsky's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience 2005 - 2008
Job Public Relations Specialist, Writer/Editor
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Self-Employed  April 2008 - Present
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   2005 - 2008
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   2004 - 2005
Pepperdine University  2003 - 2004
Total Gym  April 2002 - September 2003

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Editorial, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Creative Direction, Publicity, Magazines, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Editing, Publications, Writing

Education
Pepperdine University   1997 — 2001
B.A., Public Relations, English

Gemological Institute of America
Diamonds Graduate

Gemological Institute of America
Gem Identification, Pearl Grading

Gemological Institute of America
Accredited Jewelry Professional

Craig Danforth Craig Danforth Greater San Diego Area Details
Craig Danforth's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Director, Global Business Development
Industry Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Experience
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   January 2012 - Present
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   November 2008 - January 2012
Dalmatian Consulting Group, LLC   April 2008 - December 2010
David Yurman, Inc.   October 2007 - January 2008
Cartier  April 2007 - October 2007
Cartier  December 2005 - April 2007
Cartier  June 2004 - December 2005
Ermenegildo Zegna  September 2001 - June 2003
Citibank  October 1997 - July 2000
JP Morgan  August 1996 - August 1997

Skills
Luxury Goods, Watches, Retail, Fashion, Jewelry, Luxury, Merchandising, Wholesale, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Communications, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Diamonds, Business Development, Strategy, Management, Brand Development, Gems, Product Management, Trade Shows, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Training, Marketing Management, Luxury Brand Marketing, Sales Operations, Selling, Gemology, Luxury Lifestyle, Apparel, International Marketing, P&L Management, Market Planning, Product Marketing, Product Development, Online Marketing, Market Analysis, E-commerce, International Sales, International Business, Brand Awareness, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Market Research

Education
ESSEC Business School   2000 — 2001
MBA, Luxury Marketing & Brand Mgmt.

Hamilton College   1988 — 1993
BA, Government & Art History

Ellenville High School

Gemological Institute of America
Graduate Diamonds, Graduate Pearls, and Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) Diplomas

Southern Methodist University

Giovanni Valencia Giovanni Valencia Greater New York City Area Details
Giovanni Valencia's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Director of Training at Hermès of Paris
Industry Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Experience
Hermès of Paris  2013 - Present
Tiffany & Co.   2010 - 2013
MBAPlans Consulting   2000 - 2010
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   2006 - 2008
Rutgers Business School  2003 - 2008

Skills
Public Speaking, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Retail, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Instructional Design, Coaching, Leadership Development, Training, Organizational..., Sales, Executive Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Strategy, Business Development, Business Planning, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Change Management, Business Strategy, Employee Training

Education
New York University, Stern School of Business   1998 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Management

Gemological Institute of America-New York   1988 — 1989
Graduate Gemologist

New York University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Laura Simanton Laura Simanton Greater San Diego Area Details
Laura Simanton's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience December 2005 - March 2010
Job PR Communications Pro & Freelance Writer
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Simanton Public Relations   March 2001 - Present
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   December 2005 - March 2010
The Titan Corporation (TTN)   2000 - 2001
U S WEST Communications, Inc. (USW)   January 1986 - January 2000

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Speech Writing, Newsletters, Editing, Social Media, Writing, Public Speaking, Marketing, Journalism, Reputation Management, Content Development, Creative Writing, Publicity, Strategic Communications, Content Strategy, News Writing, Internal & External..., Media Skills Training, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Event Management, Publications, New Media, Executive Reports, Executive Level..., Strategy, Spokesperson, Leadership, Community Outreach, Blogging, Copy Editing, Interviews, Employee Relations, Executive Support, Issues Managment, Report Writing, Brand Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Public Information, Storytelling, Presentations, Digital Marketing...

Education
Washington State University   1975 — 1979
B.A., Education

Gemological Institute of America
Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) diploma, Gemology & jewelry

University of California, San Diego

Jerry Butteris Jerry Butteris Greater San Diego Area Details
Jerry Butteris's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience June 1997 - April 2014
Job Director, IT Global Operations at Gemological Institute of America
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   June 1997 - April 2014
Alltel Information Services  June 1987 - June 1997
General Services Administration  January 1985 - January 1987

Skills
Infrastructure, Project Management, Virtualization, Strategic Planning, Service Management, Leadership, Data Center, ITIL, Telecommunications, Business Analysis, Project Planning, Troubleshooting, Program Management, IT Operations, SDLC, Process Improvement, IT Service Management, Windows Server, SharePoint, Security, Training, Team Management, Disaster Recovery, Management, IT Management, Operations Management, Outsourcing, IT Strategy, System Administration, Integration, Software Documentation, Servers, Team Building, Active Directory, Technical Support, Visio, VoIP

Education
National University
MBA, Telecommunications Management

Caitlin Dieck Caitlin Dieck New York, New York Details
Caitlin Dieck's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Research Laboratory Technician at GIA
Industry
Experience
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   January 2014 - Present
KARBONE  September 2013 - January 2014
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), Columbia University   June 2013 - December 2013
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), Columbia University   September 2011 - May 2013
Columbia Ballet Collaborative (CBC), Columbia University   September 2010 - May 2013
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), Columbia University   June 2011 - August 2011
The Earth Institute, Columbia University  May 2010 - December 2010
Charleston Ballet Theatre  2007 - 2008
Charlotte Ballet  2006 - 2007

Skills
Research, IR Spectroscopy, Geology, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Geophysics, Unix, Antelope Seismic..., Performing Arts, Geological Mapping, LaTeX, Mineralogy, Website Development, Petrographic Microscope, Dance, Ballet

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Earth Science

Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV)   2011 — 2011
French Language and Literature

Christine Zamora Christine Zamora Carlsbad, California Details
Christine Zamora's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience August 2013 - March 2015
Job Content Developer/Instructional Designer/Writer/Flexible Professional Open to New Opportunities
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   August 2013 - March 2015
Carlsbad Unified School District  2007 - 2012
St. Patrick School  2005 - 2007
Shaw Web Technologies   2002 - 2005
DigitalThink, Inc.   2000 - 2002
Catholic Family Radio   1999 - 2000
Image Dynamics  1998 - 1999
The Lightspan Partnership   1996 - 1998
Digital Systems International  January 1990 - February 1993

Skills
Instructional..., Thorough knowledge of..., Adept at learning new..., Excellent attention to..., Great writing and..., Productive team worker;..., Technical Writing, Teaching, Training, Instructional Design, E-Learning

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   1994 — 1996
M.A. Education, Educational/Instructional Technology

San Diego State University-California State University
B.S. Business, Information Systems

MiraCosta College
A.A. Liberal Arts / Account Clerk Certificate, General Education

Glenn Wargo Glenn Wargo Greater San Diego Area Details
Glenn Wargo's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Instructor, Gemology (GIA)
Industry Retail
Experience
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   January 2012 - Present
Peaceful Valley Martial Arts   1995 - Present
Tiffany & Co.   November 1999 - January 2012
MassMutual Financial Group  2009 - 2010
Marsh/Fortunoff   September 1995 - October 1999

Skills
Jewelry, Sales, Luxury Goods, Watches, Jewelry Design, Retail, Merchandising, Diamonds, Gemology, Luxury, Gems, Insurance, Sourcing, Online Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Martial Arts, Account Management, PowerPoint, Blackboard, PeopleSoft, Karate, Customer Service, Training

Education
Gemological Institute of America   1995 — 1995
Graduate Gemologist, Gemology

Montclair State University   1992 — 1994
B.A., Jewelry Design/Art History

County College of Morris   1989 — 1992
A.S., Business Administration

Kristen Kubilus Kristen Kubilus Greater New York City Area Details
Kristen Kubilus's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Coordinator, Internal Communications at Gemological Institute of America; Accredited Jewelry Professional
Industry Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Experience
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   June 2015 - Present
Kubilus   June 2006 - Present
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   November 2013 - June 2015
Barneys New York  August 2011 - November 2013
Access Intelligence  August 2009 - May 2011
The Kessler Foundation Research Center  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Journalism, Social Media, Copy Editing, Blogging, Facebook, Editorial, Editing, Copywriting, Magazines, Web Content

Education
Gemological Institute of America-New York   2014 — 2016
Accredited Jewelry Professional; Graduate Gemologist (expected 2016)

The College of New Jersey   2007 — 2011
B.A., Journalism, Visual Arts, 3.7

Naomi Chokr Naomi Chokr Sarasota, Florida Details
Naomi Chokr's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Wedding Photographer at Naomi Chokr Photography
Industry Photography
Experience
Naomi Chokr Photography   January 2012 - Present
Comcast Spotlight  May 2006 - August 2012
Diamond Vault   2005 - 2006
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   2004 - 2005
Moissanite Philippines   2001 - 2003

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Online Advertising, Advertising, Event Planning, Digital Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Integrated Marketing, Blogging, Management, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Social Networking, Advertising Sales, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Media Buying, comScore, Photography, Marketing Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Leadership, Digital Strategy, Creative Direction

Education
Gemological Institute of America   2005 — 2006
Graduate Gemologist, Diamonds, Colored Stone, Pearls

De La Salle University   1999 — 2001
BA, International Studies

Tulsa Elementary

Angela O'Hara Angela O'Hara San Diego, California Details
Angela O'Hara's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience October 2011 - December 2013
Job Senior Lean Facilitator, Project Management at Scripps Health
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Scripps Health  January 2014 - Present
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   October 2011 - December 2013
Southwestern Community College  August 2010 - January 2012
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   January 2007 - December 2011
Carlsbad Beach Preservation Committee, City of Carlsbad   November 2004 - October 2011
Axia College at University of Phoenix   June 2009 - May 2011
ITT Technical Institute  November 2009 - October 2010
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   November 1999 - December 2006
Lockhart Literary Agency   February 1997 - March 2000

Skills
Instructional Design, Community Outreach, E-Learning, Teaching, Staff Development, Leadership, Program Management, Training, Editing, Leadership Development, Team Building, Public Speaking, Coaching, Non-profits, Lean Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Adult Education, Critical Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., College Teaching, Learning Management...

Education
University of California, San Diego   2009 — 2014
Teaching Adult Learners Certificate, Extension Education

National University   2003 — 2006
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing, GPA: 3.96

University of Maryland University College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English, GPA: 3.97

Mark Dovgalevsky Mark Dovgalevsky Greater San Diego Area Details
Mark Dovgalevsky's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience 2003 - Present
Job Programmer Analyst at GIA
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
GIA  March 2003 - Present
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   2003 - Present
Gemological Institute of America  2003 - Present
City of Escondido  July 1996 - October 2002
Reynolds and Reynolds Healthcare Systems   April 1995 - July 1996

Skills
PL/SQL, Visual Basic, XML, SQL, Access, Java, HTML, Databases, Operating Systems, Windows, Business Analysis, PeopleSoft, Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Outlook, Troubleshooting, Word, Customer Service, Software Documentation, Subversion, Testing, Microsoft Excel, Software Development, Oracle, Crystal Reports, SDLC, Microsoft Word

Education
Coleman College   1994 — 1995
Certificate, Computer Science

Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics (MESI)    1967 — 1973
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Taijin Lu Taijin Lu Greater San Diego Area Details
Taijin Lu's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience March 1997 - August 2008
Job Chief Researcher at National Gems & Jewelry Technology Administrative Centre
Industry Research
Experience
China National Gems & Jewelry Technology Administrative Centre   January 2009 - Present
China National Jewelry Products Quality Inspection Committee of Technical Experts   January 2011 - Present
Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China   January 2014 - Present
Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China   January 2013 - Present
Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences   January 2014 - Present
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   March 1997 - August 2008
National University of Singapore  1992 - 1996

Education
Tohoku University   1983 — 1989
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mineralogy, Geology

China University of Geosciences   1978 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Geochemistry

Gail Keenan Gail Keenan Greater San Diego Area Details
Gail Keenan's Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Experience January 2009 - Present
Job at
Industry Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Experience
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)   January 2009 - Present
GIA  January 2003 - January 2009
Daniels Cablevision Inc./Estate of Bill Daniels   April 1982 - August 2002

Education
Arizona State University   1975 — 1977
BAE, Education

Palomar College   1973 — 1975

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