Donna K.

Experience

• Owner/Designer Esch Metals Studios · Self-employed Jan 2021 – Present 5 yrs 2 mos Carlisle, PA, United States Experience
  Owner & CAD Designer
  
  As the owner and CAD designer at Esch Metals Studios, I specialize in creating custom jewelry designs using CAD technology and 3D printing. My work focuses on transforming sketches and client concepts into precise digital models that are optimized for jewelry manufacturing.
  
  I collaborate with multiple jewelry stores throughout Central Pennsylvania to develop custom designs from concept through production. My process includes CAD modeling, resin printing using the Asiga Max 35 printer, and preparing designs for casting in precious metals.
  
  In addition to my design work, I contribute to the educational CAD community through collaborations with Stuller and Gemvision, including developing instructional content for MatrixGold Academy and providing one-on-one CAD training.
• Director of CAD Design K Novinger Jewelry · Part-time Jan 2014 – Dec 2020 6 yrs 11 mos Lemoyne, PA, United States Director of CAD
  
  K Novinger Jewelry | 2014 – 2020
  
  As Director of CAD, I was responsible for designing custom jewelry using Matrix CAD software. I worked closely with customers, designers, and bench jewelers to translate hand sketches and ideas into fully detailed CAD models ready for production.
  
  My role also included producing resin models for casting, coordinating the repair department workflow, and assisting with marketing initiatives including advertisements and social media campaigns.