Our Staff
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Paula Dawkins is co-owner and the lead designer goldsmith at Jewels That Dance. Paula is known for her stunning contemplative jewelry designs and her uncanny ability to create exactly what suits each individual customer. Her skill is innate. Read more about Paula and learn about her custom design services. |
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Carol Schniedewind is Paula's business partner at Jewels That Dance. From the tiny first store on Lexington Avenue to the current location on trendy Haywood Street, Carol has worked behind the scenes managing every aspect of the business. |
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Marlene has been an integral part of the Jewels That Dance family for seventeen years. At an early age, her love for jewelry and her impeccable customer service led her to choose a career in the jewelry business. This passion still continues: she is the store manager and, along with Paula, is the buyer for Jewels That Dance. In her spare time she loves to cook, travel, and spend time with her husband, David. They have two beloved dogs, Bailey and Lola, and a wonderful cat named Thomas. |
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Becky has been a part of the Jewels That Dance family for seven years and has an abundance of sales experience in the jewelry industry. She is a voracious reader and collector of books and loves to cook. She enjoys spending time with her two children, Cameron and Ashleigh. |
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Pete has been a jeweler for over twenty five years and specializes in repairs. He and his incredible wife Tracy have two children, Alex and Joey. In his spare time, Pete can fix a car like nobody's business. |
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Vanessa is in charge of organizing all the repairs and ordering in of gemstones at Jewels That Dance. When she's not at work she and her husband enjoy spending time working on their house, eating gourmet food, visiting with family, and swimming at the lake. |
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Crystal relocated to the Asheville area from the US Virgin Islands, which she called home for five years. She is happy to be a part of the Jewels That Dance family. A native of northern Vermont and New Hampshire, she is enjoying living in the mountains once again. When she's not working, Crystal enjoys singing and writing music, playing guitar, reading and hanging out with her fiance and two kitties. |
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Brenda is the office manager here at Jewels That Dance. She's lived in Asheville for 12 years and has worked in the accounting field for 30 years. Her hoobies include reading, working puzzles and relaxing at the beach or the lake. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and two grown children and she and her husband are eagerly awaiting the birth of their first grandchild in January. |
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Amy is a happy newcomer to Asheville and Jewels That Dance. Educated in metalsmithing and photography, she is excited to be involved in the industry. She loves exploring in the outdoor with her partner, Shawn and their two dogs, Stogy and Kota. "Put us in a tent and throw us in the woods, already!" |
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Finley, Ollie, Bailey, and Lola are part of the Jewels That Dance
family. Part guard dogs, part supermodels, one thing is for sure:
a love for jewelry runs in the family.
