Emmanuel Owusu Banahene
Kumasi
Summary
Collaborative Product Designer with expertise in determining functionality and enhancements. Knowledgeable in creating production-ready designs. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 4 years. Highly-qualified Jeweler with 7 years of experience and advanced technical problem-solving ability. Familiar with contemporary industry practices and customer buying preferences. Skilled collaborator with internal personnel, outside stakeholders and clients alike. Friendly Metal Fabricator with skills in quality control and welding. Proven expertise in using complex machines such as shapers, grinders and punch presses. Strong work ethic boosts project efficiency and team productivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Jewelry Designer
Atlanta City Jewelry Shop
03.2020 - Current
- Enhanced jewelry designs by incorporating innovative materials and techniques.
- Collaborated with production team for efficient manufacturing and timely delivery of custom orders.
- Redesigned existing product lines, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Maintained a strong aesthetic vision, providing consistent high-quality designs across various collections.
- Established successful partnerships with suppliers, securing competitive pricing for raw materials.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences for customized pieces.
Welding and Metal Fabrication Intern
BENJEE Fabrication Shop
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the design process for promotional materials which contributed to raising brand awareness among target audiences.
- Gained hands-on experience, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Welding and Fabrication Intern
WOBBYS Art Limited
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Drilling and basic welding
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Goldsmith
Zounon Jewelry Shop
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Trained junior staff members in various goldsmithing techniques, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Refined precious metals
- Repaired damaged or broken jewelry items, restoring them to their original condition and increasing customer satisfaction.
- Modified designs to meet client demands.
- Completed work with metals such as gold, and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
- Designed pieces by hand and with 3D modeling software.
- Produced models for jewelry runs using wax, metal, clay and plaster.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Metal Product Design And Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
09.2024
WASSCE - General Arts
Jachie-Pramso Senior High School
09.2020
BECE -
Joy Standard School
06.2017
Skills
- Metal Product Designing
- Welding and Fabrication
- Goldsmithing
- Silversmithing
- Precious Metal Knowledge
- Mass production
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Metalsmithing techniques
- Jewelry Manufacturing Techniques
- Stone setting
- Sales expertise
Affiliations
- GoldenGleam Jewelry
- Atlanta City Jewelry Centre
Timeline
Welding and Metal Fabrication Intern
BENJEE Fabrication Shop
10.2023 - 12.2023
Welding and Fabrication Intern
WOBBYS Art Limited
05.2023 - 09.2023
Jewelry Designer
Atlanta City Jewelry Shop
03.2020 - Current
Goldsmith
Zounon Jewelry Shop
02.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Metal Product Design And Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
WASSCE - General Arts
Jachie-Pramso Senior High School
BECE -
Joy Standard School