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Alison Longo

Clearwater,FL

Summary

Seasoned, Certified Optical Lab Technician with over a decade of experience specializing in lens manufacturing and quality control. Demonstrated excellence in fostering team collaboration and maintaining high satisfaction through precision lens crafting. Skilled in adaptive learning and communication, ensuring top-notch ophthalmic product delivery. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Finish Team Leader

VSP Vision Care
06.2013 - Current
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues
  • Perform calibration and alignment of all finishing equipment
  • Document repairs and maintenance activities
  • Managed, trained and operated all lab processes
  • Expert inspection and finishing of all lenses to insure complete and accurate opthalmic products
  • Maintained breakage reports
  • Nationally certified optician

Optical Lab Technician

Hoya Vision Care
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment with meticulous attention to detail throughout the lens creation process, from inputting prescriptions to final inspections.
  • Increased operational efficiency by cross-training in multiple roles, providing flexibility within the team during peak periods or staff absences.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction with timely delivery of accurately produced prescription lenses

Optical Lab Technician, Research and Development

Essilor of America
06.2002 - 06.2012
  • Focused and tested new lens materials and coatings
  • Surfaced, finished and fitted wearers tests
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently meet production goals.

Optical Lab Technician/Asst. Lab Manager

LensCrafters
06.1993 - 06.2002
  • Surfaced and finished all eyeglasses in a timely manor
  • Adjusted and dispensed glasses to satisfy top quality customer service

Education

Essilor University
2002

ABOC
1999

Optical Technology

Pinellas Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg, FL
1995

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Quality Control Inspection
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Managing Repairs
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Optical Equipment Maintenance

Timeline

Finish Team Leader

VSP Vision Care
06.2013 - Current

Optical Lab Technician

Hoya Vision Care
06.2012 - 06.2013

Optical Lab Technician, Research and Development

Essilor of America
06.2002 - 06.2012

Optical Lab Technician/Asst. Lab Manager

LensCrafters
06.1993 - 06.2002

Essilor University

ABOC

Optical Technology

Pinellas Technical Education Center
Alison Longo