Owners:
Jeffrey P. Hess: Owner and Founder. Lecturer, Horologist, Rolex
expert, Author of "The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches, An Unauthorized
History." Gemological Insitute of America (GIA), Diamond Grading.
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCCA), American
Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute (AWCI), International Watch & Jewelry
Guild (IWJG).
Katrina Hess: Chief Financial Officer. Graduate Gemologist (GIA),
Diamonds/Diamond Grading (GIA), Colored Stones Certified (GIA), Gem Identification
(GIA). Jewelry Sales (GIA), Gold and Precious Metals (GIA), Identifying Challenging
Synthetics (GIA), Detecting Synthetic Diamonds (GIA).
Sales Team:
Jim Kessler, General Manager. Jim@OldNortheastJewelers.com
Carlos Rosa: Over seven years of sales experience with high end timepieces.
Specialty: Breitling.
Ryan Murphy: Born and raised in a family owned jewelry business in Maryland. Managed
the family store from 2005 to 2009. Bachelor of Science Degree in business
management.
Sal Biondo
Sales:
Deby Pittner: Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA), Graduate
Diamond (GIA). Diamonds/Diamond Grading (GIA), Goldsmithing (PTEC).
Stephanie M. Leonard: Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Diamond Grading
(GIA), Gem Identification (GIA), Colored Stone Grading (GIA),
Accounting Basics (GIA).
Darren Delgado: Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Diamond Grading (GIA),
Gem Identification (GIA), Colored Stone Grading (GIA), Accredited
Jewelry professional(GIA), Registered Master Valuer(USF,CIJT),
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (Member).
Watchmakers:
John Shorts: AWCI 21st Century Certified Watchmaker, BALL Factory
Swiss Trained.
Leonard Barnard: Four Year Trained Swiss Luxury Watchmaker, Swiss
Factory Trained.
Christopher VerKuilen: WOSTEP Certified Watchmaker (Watches
of Switzerland Education and Training Program), AWCI 21st Century
Certified Watchmaker. Graduate
of the Lititz Watch Technicum. Graduate of the High School Horology
Program, Warren Consolidated School. Luxury watch training.
Specialists:
Barbara Alexander: Professional Artist and Graphic Designer, Learned Antique Art Researcher.
Suzanne Bowden: Webmaster, Computer Technician, IT Specialist.
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. Computer Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified
Professional plus Internet (MCP+I), CompTIA A+ .
Christine Falconer: Certified Jeweler (PTEC). Accredited Jewelry
Professional (GIA).
Chris Greene: Ten years of retail
and customer service management experience. Eight years e-commerce, five years
of experience buying and selling estates. Specialty in antique
items and fine art. Currently earning a business
administration degree.
Anne Greenlees: Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, Customer Service
and Retail Management Experience.
Georgia Levi: Retail customer service specialist, 3 years experience in jewelry sales in a worldwide retail establishment.
Charles Masi: Accounting Manager. Accounting Degree.
Michael Joseph Petty: 30 Years of Antiques and Art Experience.
Dawn Pratt: Associates Degree, experience in Antiques and Collectibles
and online researchTammy Russell: Associates Degree, In-Progress Bachelors
Degree, background in Fine Jewelry.
Michael Ruffin: Office Manager. Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration. .
Andre Sourovkine: Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA), International
School of Gemology Registered Gemologist.
Kenneth Wilcox: Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA), Certified Jeweler (PTEC),
17 years experience in the jewelry industry.
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Gemological Insitute of America (GIA), www.gia.edu,
Disclaimer : GIA does not endorse or recommend any
commercial product, organization or any individual,
including organizations or individuals with Web sites
that may offer a link to GIA's Web site.
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American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI), www.awci.com
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International Watch & Jewelry Guild (IWJG), www.iwjg.com
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Watches of Switzerland Education and Training Program
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National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors
(NAWCC), www.nawcc.org
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Pinellas Technical Education Centers, www.myptec.org
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