Claire Avery
Balfour
Austin, TX USA
"They say that if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. I wouldn't necessarily agree with that, because doing what you love can still be hard work, but it's worth it."
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Claire 's work combines: Design, Art, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Northwood High School
Bachelor's Degree
Jewelry and Objects
Savannah College of Art and Design
Certification
Graduate Gemologist
Gemological Institute of America
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers:
Bachelor's Degree: Jewelry and Objects
Certification: Graduate Gemologist
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
High School Graduation, applied to only one college and was accepted.
2.
Changed my major about 3 or 4 times.
3.
Settled on a major, graduated college.
4.
First job, in the jewelry field, but not doing what I wanted. Horrible boss.
5.
2nd job, doing the same thing but better work environment. (Do not settle in a hostile work environment! )
6.
Moved to a new state, got a job doing cad (finally).
7.
Got a new job and a more stable job as a cad designer but was very tired of retail.
8.
Over the years, I also took gemology classes. Finally landed a corporate job doing only cad!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You'll never be good enough to make money worth your art.
How I responded:
They say that if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. I wouldn't necessarily agree with that, because doing what you love can still be hard work, but it's worth it. I have a unique job and enjoy what I do!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
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