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Kate Plumb

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Jewelry designer and goldsmith at KAP Goldsmith LLC, creating custom commissions while building technical metalsmithing skills.

United States
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At KAP Goldsmith LLC, I design and produce custom jewelry commissions, completing four pieces to date. I source gold and tools wholesale and am building my technical metalsmithing skills through ongoing coursework.

As a Bench Jeweler & Sales, Independent Contractor at R.E. Piland Goldsmiths, I resized sterling silver rings and performed bezel setting. I also applied casting, mold-making, and finishing processes to production designs and sold custom jewelry.

At Freddie Mac, I worked in collections and cash processing across Accounts Receivable. I developed and implemented collections procedures that reduced 90+ day outstanding balances from $10M to an all-time low of $150K.

As an Accounting Senior at Freddie Mac, I oversaw daily payment worksheets and reviewed payment processing and cash reconciliations. I also trained new employees on cash processing and collections workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

KL
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Owner & Goldsmith

KAP Goldsmith LLC

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Design and produce custom jewelry commissions, completing four commissioned pieces to date. Manage wholesale sourcing of gold and tools through a Rio Grande wholesale account.

VE

Animal Caregiver, Independent Contractor

Villaridge Pet Sitters, LLC & The Pet Elf

Jun 2009 - Dec 2025 (16 years 6 months)

Assessed animals' health and well-being, ensuring their welfare remained the top priority. Engaged animals in physical activities including walking, playing, and comforting.

RG

Bench Jeweler & Sales, Independent Contractor

R.E. Piland Goldsmiths

Aug 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Resized sterling silver rings and performed bezel setting with high attention to detail. Applied knowledge of casting, mold-making, and finishing processes for production designs, including polishing and buffing for flawless finishes.

Freddie Mac logoFM

Accounting Professional

Jun 2019 - Feb 2023 (3 years 8 months)

Began in collections for fees billed to seller servicers, sellers, and data vendors, then moved into cash processing, handling receipts from seller servicers, vendors, and business units company-wide. Developed and implemented new collections procedures, driving a significant reduction in 90+ day outstanding balances, from $10M to an all-time low of $150K.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

JD

Jewelry Class DC

Metal I and Metal II, Metalsmithing

2025 -

Completed Metal I and Metal II coursework, ongoing since March 2025.

IM

Institute of Financial Management

Certificate of Accredited Receivables Specialist, Receivables Management

Certificate of Accredited Receivables Specialist.

George Mason University logoGU

George Mason University

Bachelor of Arts, History

Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Religion.

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