Mary Todd-McGinnis

Mary Todd-McGinnis has extensive work experience in various roles. Mary began their career as a ski instructor at Stevens Pass from 1976 to 1979. Later, they joined Ben Bridge Jeweler, Inc. in 1984 and served as a Store Manager until 1991. During this time, they successfully launched the company's first store in the Southern California market. In 1992, they became the Vice-president of Sales and Training at Ben Bridge Jeweler. In this role, they provided leadership and creative direction for customer experiences in-store and online, advised on hiring strategies and retention, and implemented marketing strategies to cater to diverse genders and generations.

Mary Todd-McGinnis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Sociology from the University of Washington, which they obtained from 1979 to 1983. Mary also attended the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) from 1986 to 1988, where they earned a Graduate Gemologist degree. Mary'sstudies at GIA focused on diamonds, diamond grading, colored gemstones, and gem identification. Along with their educational achievements, Mary Todd-McGinnis has an additional certification as a Certified Gemologist Appraiser from GIA and AGS. The specific institution and the date of obtaining this certification are not provided.