Seeking Summer Internship role in Jewelry Design
Pavithra Sathya Prakash
20 River Court • Jersey City, NJ 07310 • ------------ • P------------
To join a leading Jewelry Brand and leverage my design and marketing skills and understanding of jewelry trends to develop industry-leading jewelry that caters to a diverse group of customers across the globe
EDUCATION
2019-Present FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY New York, NY
Associate in Jewelry Design (AAS), expected graduation (June 2021)
Vice President, Charity Events, Indian Cultural Society
2018-2019 CERTIFICATION COURSES New York, NY
Jewelry Design and Marketing Certificate at Pratt Institute
Jewelry Illustrations at New York Jewelry Design Institute (NYJDI)
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY Bangalore, India
2009-2011 Master of Business Administration (MBA) – GPA 4.0 (top of the class)
2007-2009 Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) – GPA 3.6 (top 5% of the class)
EXPERIENCE
2018-2019 UNIQUE DESIGNS (Leading Jewelry Manufacturer and Distributor) New York, NY
Jewelry Merchandiser
• Researched jewelry industry trends across the globe and identified trending jewelry design themes and inspirations and created mood boards for designs
• Managed the daily merchandising process for 100+ Gold, Diamond, CZ, Platinum and Silver jewelry and prepared them for major jewelry shows in New York
• Conducted Jewelry photography for 500+ items that were prepared for upcoming shows in New York
2015-2017 MAHIKA CREATIONS New York, NY and Bangalore, India Freelance Jewelry Designer and Art instructor
• Designed 300+ Jewelry pieces made of Metal (Silver and Brass), Terracotta, Polymer Clay, Silk Thread and Paper quilling inspired by nature, Indian and European art architecture
• Generated over 2 Lakhs INR of revenues through direct sales (trunk shows, exhibition stalls and other events) and social media sales at over 50% margins
• Conducted 20+ Jewelry design and making workshops and arts classes to train 200+ students and women at schools, colleges and art schools across Karnataka and US. Some of the key ones include:
o Jewelry making classes for 20+ LGBT participants at Hudson Pride Connection Center, NY
o Jewelry design workshops for 100+ students at Nrityalina Center of Arts, New York
o Terracotta Jewelry Making Workshops for ~40 Students at Ale School of Fine Arts
2011-2014 NORTHERN TRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES Bangalore, India
Financial Analyst
• Responsible for organizing research activities, managing cash balance / stock exceptions relating to books reconciliation functions for Northern Trust’s Investment Managers & Middle office
• Managed error identification and reconciliation process for short-term funds investment transactions totaling over $200M daily and ensured the books balanced accurately
RELEVANT DESIGN SKILLS
Hand Drawn Jewelry Illustrations • Technical Design • Rhino CAD • Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Wax Carving • Gem Identification and Grading • Terracotta Jewelry Design and Making • 3D Mural Arts and Sculpture • Polymer Clay Jewelry Design and Making • Bench Work
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
• Organized multiple charity and social events at FIT, New York as a part of Indian Cultural Society
• Led multiple cultural events through the Northern Trust Cultural Committee - organized multiple ‘Fun@Work’ events, team huddles and cultural activities for ~300 people
• Avid traveler (traveled to 25+ countries) and a trained Carnatic singer
Pavithra Sathya Prakash
20 River Court • Jersey City, NJ 07310 • ------------ • P------------
To join a leading Jewelry Brand and leverage my design and marketing skills and understanding of jewelry trends to develop industry-leading jewelry that caters to a diverse group of customers across the globe
EDUCATION
2019-Present FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY New York, NY
Associate in Jewelry Design (AAS), expected graduation (June 2021)
Vice President, Charity Events, Indian Cultural Society
2018-2019 CERTIFICATION COURSES New York, NY
Jewelry Design and Marketing Certificate at Pratt Institute
Jewelry Illustrations at New York Jewelry Design Institute (NYJDI)
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY Bangalore, India
2009-2011 Master of Business Administration (MBA) – GPA 4.0 (top of the class)
2007-2009 Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) – GPA 3.6 (top 5% of the class)
EXPERIENCE
2018-2019 UNIQUE DESIGNS (Leading Jewelry Manufacturer and Distributor) New York, NY
Jewelry Merchandiser
• Researched jewelry industry trends across the globe and identified trending jewelry design themes and inspirations and created mood boards for designs
• Managed the daily merchandising process for 100+ Gold, Diamond, CZ, Platinum and Silver jewelry and prepared them for major jewelry shows in New York
• Conducted Jewelry photography for 500+ items that were prepared for upcoming shows in New York
2015-2017 MAHIKA CREATIONS New York, NY and Bangalore, India Freelance Jewelry Designer and Art instructor
• Designed 300+ Jewelry pieces made of Metal (Silver and Brass), Terracotta, Polymer Clay, Silk Thread and Paper quilling inspired by nature, Indian and European art architecture
• Generated over 2 Lakhs INR of revenues through direct sales (trunk shows, exhibition stalls and other events) and social media sales at over 50% margins
• Conducted 20+ Jewelry design and making workshops and arts classes to train 200+ students and women at schools, colleges and art schools across Karnataka and US. Some of the key ones include:
o Jewelry making classes for 20+ LGBT participants at Hudson Pride Connection Center, NY
o Jewelry design workshops for 100+ students at Nrityalina Center of Arts, New York
o Terracotta Jewelry Making Workshops for ~40 Students at Ale School of Fine Arts
2011-2014 NORTHERN TRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES Bangalore, India
Financial Analyst
• Responsible for organizing research activities, managing cash balance / stock exceptions relating to books reconciliation functions for Northern Trust’s Investment Managers & Middle office
• Managed error identification and reconciliation process for short-term funds investment transactions totaling over $200M daily and ensured the books balanced accurately
RELEVANT DESIGN SKILLS
Hand Drawn Jewelry Illustrations • Technical Design • Rhino CAD • Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Wax Carving • Gem Identification and Grading • Terracotta Jewelry Design and Making • 3D Mural Arts and Sculpture • Polymer Clay Jewelry Design and Making • Bench Work
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
• Organized multiple charity and social events at FIT, New York as a part of Indian Cultural Society
• Led multiple cultural events through the Northern Trust Cultural Committee - organized multiple ‘Fun@Work’ events, team huddles and cultural activities for ~300 people
• Avid traveler (traveled to 25+ countries) and a trained Carnatic singer