FINK’S FAMILY PROFILES
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TAMARA WERTH Sales Associate MacArthur Center Norfolk, Virginia
amara Werth started working in the jewelry business in 2004 and joined the Fink’s family only a year later. “I was working in Richmond, in a small boutique next door to Fink’s at Stony Point Fashion Park, when a member of Fink’s management approached me about joining the team.” Tamara says she was excited and also a bit nervous to work with fine jewelry—but she turned out to be a natural! “I really enjoyed working with the Stony Point team, then I was transferred to Norfolk,” she says. “Much to my delight, the MacArthur Center team was equally amazing. This made me realize that Fink’s only hires top-quality employees.” Our commitment to quality also extends to the designer collections we carry, and Tamara lists Marco Bicego, David Yurman, Mikimoto and Rolex among her favorites. “I find their designs to be classic and timeless,” she explains. “It’s delightful when a customer gets to take home a newly purchased piece by any of the designers carried by Fink’s.” Tamara’s favorite piece in her personal collection is Bicego’s 18K gold Marrakech twist necklace. Other go-tos include a white ceramic watch, diamond wedding band, long sterling silver Quatrefoil necklace, and a stack of cable bracelets with diamonds and gold by David Yurman. For an elegant affair, Tamara would choose dangling Ashoka-cut diamond earrings and a tennis bracelet to match. While being surrounded by these brilliant gems is an obvious perk, she also enjoys that her job allows her to meet new people and forge lasting friendships. “I often become close with my customers and always look forward to their next visit,” she shares. “One of my best friends was originally a client. We had a wonderful time looking at beautiful pieces of jewelry together, forming a close bond.” Tamara’s other passion is teaching; she worked as a senior instructor at the Lviv Polytechnic National University in Lviv, Ukraine for over 20 years. “I taught Russian language and literature to foreign students from around 100 countries, and I’ve been successful at Fink’s because of my teaching background and my ability to connect with people. I believe it is partially due to talent, but mostly due to hard work and my love and respect of people.” If she wasn’t selling jewelry or teaching, Tamara’s ideal day would include “visiting a new place with family and friends, making new memories. Good conversation, good company, and good friends are very important to me.”
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“All my life I’ve been encouraged to be persistent and be myself. I hold this advice close to my heart because it has helped me excel in my position and secure relationships with my clients.”