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Amanda Salickram

Summary

Looking to expand my knowledge , share my skills and grow with a successful company. Management professional experienced in leading and motivating teams. Brings skills in scheduling, knowledge of employment law and strengths in building relationships with staff. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in growth-oriented position focused on improving operations for changing needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Optical Technician

EyeCare Optometry
Fredericksburg, VA
08.2018 - 10.2020
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
  • Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions and offered excellent customer service to increase satisfaction.
  • Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
  • Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
  • Measured patients' faces for bridge, eye size and temple length to select comfortable frames.
  • Assisted with dilating patients or using eye medications when directed by optometrist.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
  • Participated in community vision screenings and outreach programs to promote optometry services.

Manager

Myeyedr
Woodbridge, VA
04.2015 - 08.2018
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
  • Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.

Financial Manager, Assistant Manager

American Girl
McLean, VA
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Increased sales by driving operational efficiencies and building excellent customer rapport.
  • Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about store promotions.
  • Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.

Service Manager

Wells Fargo, NA
Winchester, VA
01.2008 - 04.2012

Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.

  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
  • Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
  • Reviewed and edited loan agreements to promote efficiency and accuracy.
  • Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.

Retail Store Manager

Picture Me Portraits
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Increased profits by 60% in one year through restructure of business line
  • Managed team of over 15 professionals
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program
  • Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 12% growth of customer base
  • Provided customer service for an average of 60 calls per day, answering customer inquiries, solvingproblems, and providing new product information
  • Earned "Top Seller" for three consecutive quarters in 2011.

Education

Colonial Forge High School

Associate - Business Administration, Business Admin

Germanna Community College
2024

Skills

  • Inventory
  • Management
  • Training
  • Scheduling
  • Sales
  • Outbound Sales
  • Banking
  • Recruiting
  • Business Development
  • Retail Management
  • Case management
  • Human resources
  • Team Management
  • CRM Software
  • Merchandising
  • Multiple Priorities Management
  • Service Quality Management
  • Standards Conformance

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer
  • Awards , Manager of the quarter March 2018

Timeline

Optical Technician

EyeCare Optometry
08.2018 - 10.2020

Manager

Myeyedr
04.2015 - 08.2018

Financial Manager, Assistant Manager

American Girl
01.2012 - 01.2015

Retail Store Manager

Picture Me Portraits
01.2010 - 01.2012

Service Manager

Wells Fargo, NA
01.2008 - 04.2012

Colonial Forge High School

Associate - Business Administration, Business Admin

Germanna Community College
Amanda Salickram