Employee Spotlight: Russell Washington Watch Manager

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Russell Washington

How many years have you worked at Bove Jewelers?
Lucky #13

What is your position?
My favorite is Senior Vice-President in Charge of Luxury Timepiece Division. My actual position is Manger of Bove Time (mostly known as Watch Guy of Kennett).

What is your favorite part of working at Boves?
The laughter we share all day long!

What is your jewelry background?
I've had watch training with 24 different Swiss manufacturers, including Gold Level Training with Tag Heuer

Do you have a favorite customer story you'd like to share?
Over 13 years, there are just too many to mention. I consider most of my customers family.

What do you do in your spare time?
Watches! It's a sickness smile emoticon

Do you belong to any organizations?
The National Organization of Fatherhood, ha ha, with twins Russell and Tatiana (age 15) and baby Hannah (age 13).

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Jeff Connolly. Raised in Philadelphia, Jeff began in the jewelry industry 32 years ago as a polisher at the age of 17. He started at Bove Jewelers 20 years ago and is now a Certified Senior Goldsmith/Bench Jeweler with state recognition. Involved in all aspects of jewelry repair and design, Jeff learned his trade through continuing education courses in various aspects of jewelry manufacturing and repair, but says he has learned mostly as an apprentice.
His favorite part of working at Bove Jewelers is making a beautiful piece of finished jewelry.
Over the years Jeff has designed and made jewelry not only for customers, but for charities and companies alike, including The Phillies and Longwood Gardens. He has state-of-the-art knowledge in the most modern jewelry manufacturing and repair processes.
In his spare time, Jeff loves to spend time with his beautiful wife, Lisa.
Whether jewelry design or repair, you're in good hands with Jeff Connolly.