Victor Parvar
About Victor Parvar
Victor Parvar is the Director of Quality Assurance at Signet Jewellery, Zale Division, where he has worked since 2008. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and diamond asset recovery, having held various roles at Zale Jewelers over nearly two decades.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Victor Parvar has been serving as the Director of Quality Assurance at Signet Jewelers, specifically within the Zale Division, since 2008. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes to ensure product standards are met consistently. His responsibilities include directing global quality assurance summits that involve collaboration between Merchants, QA teams, and vendors to improve vendor performance. Parvar's extensive experience in quality assurance has contributed to maintaining high standards for the Zale brand.
Education and Expertise
Victor Parvar studied at the University of Utah, where he gained foundational knowledge relevant to his career. He furthered his expertise by attending the Gemological Institute of America, which specializes in gemology and jewelry education. This educational background supports his extensive experience in quality assurance and diamond asset management within the jewelry industry.
Background in Zale Jewelers
Victor Parvar has a long history with Zale Jewelers, where he held multiple positions over a span of 17 years. He began as a Corporate Quality Assurance Field Inspector from 1991 to 2000, followed by roles as Corporate Quality Assurance Manager from 2000 to 2004, and Corporate Diamond Asset Recovery Manager from 2004 to 2006. He then served as Corporate Quality Assurance Senior Manager from 2006 to 2008. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance processes and vendor management.
Achievements in Quality Assurance
Throughout his career, Victor Parvar has implemented several initiatives to enhance product quality. He directed the global distribution of Zale Diamond Boxes to standardize color and clarity standards, which reduced inconsistencies in product quality. Additionally, he engineered microscope cameras in collaboration with a third-party company to improve the identification of substandard products through digital imaging. Parvar also developed a factory evaluation and production monitoring program to assist in vendor selection and performance monitoring.