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Amy Albright, LDO

Amy Albright, LDO

Nashport,OH

Summary

Chief Operations Officer with over 20 years of experience leading high-performing optical teams in retail and private practice. Proven ability to analyze operations from a strategic perspective while executing tactical initiatives to achieve business goals. Expertise in driving revenue growth and cost reduction while fostering team collaboration and motivation. Recognized for delivering measurable results and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operations Officer

Primary Vision Care
Newark
01.2013 - Current
  • Leveraged experience through multiple levels of management positions guiding this business to success and expansion
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
  • Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams and team leaders
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new locations
  • Created and led in-office billing dept to handle all medical and vision insurance claims and payments. Reduced accounts receivable from over $325,000 to approximately $100,000 in a 12 month period.
  • Streamlined and required consistent workflows to improve efficiency across multiple clinic locations.
  • Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for operational and payroll needs.
  • Recruited, hired and negotiated contracts with new Optometrists
  • Established partnerships with vendors to optimize supply chain management. Negotiated favorable contracts.
  • Hired, trained, evaluated and retained high-performing, effective and diverse team embodying organizational culture.
  • Coordinated multiple workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity
  • Managed 40 team members across 5 locations, resulting in approximate $2.3 million increase in annual revenue
  • Led and managed multiple projects simultaneously

Regional Managed Vision Care Captain

Eyemed Luxottica Group
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Focused on educating employees at corporate health fairs about the importance of eye health, encouraging them to sign up for Eyemed vision insurance, and explaining how to use those benefits effectively. While there, I also scheduled eye exams for members at the most convenient Luxottica locations.

● This was a part time position held concurrent to my management positions with Luxottica.

Optical Store Manager

Sears Optical
Zanesville
04.2012 - 01.2013
  • Managed Profit and Loss statements, Scheduling, Payroll & Inventory Control
  • Applied sales and service expertise to promote contacts, glasses, sunglasses and accessories to patients
  • Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures and more efficient workflow
  • Managed daily retail store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
  • Discussed optimal lens, coating and frame recommendations with customers to meet individual needs

General Manager

LensCrafters
Reynoldsburg
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Assumed this position as it transitioned from a Pearle Vision to a LensCrafters
  • In 11 months, successfully transitioned staff, re-staffed vacancies, and implemented corporate advancements in technology
  • In the first 3 months, the location exceeded all company goals and by years end earned a place in the LensCrafters Presidents club as it was ranked in the top 25 company wide
  • Fostered great partnership with the location Optometrist to facilitate patient growth as well as profitability
  • Integrated a new Optometrist into the store to continue further success
  • Trained, managed and developed the professional growth of the new in house optical lab manager

Education

Business Administration And Management

Zane State College
Zanesville

Skills

  • Profitability improvement
  • Operations management
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Optical Product Selection
  • Vision insurance expertise
  • Performance optimization
  • Crisis management
  • Strategic planning
  • Team building
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Leadership development
  • Revenue and expense analysis
  • Business development
  • Business analysis
  • Project Management
  • Technologically Proficient
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Hiring and recruiting
  • Performance reviews and terminations
  • Healthcare insurance proficiency
  • Inventory control and merchandising
  • Payroll management
  • Quality control processes
  • Sales strategies
  • Scheduling efficiency
  • Collaboration

Affiliations

Opticians Association of Ohio

Certification

SP/CL Licensed Optician-Ohio Board of Vision Professionals-2000

Timeline

Chief Operations Officer

Primary Vision Care
01.2013 - Current

Optical Store Manager

Sears Optical
04.2012 - 01.2013

General Manager

LensCrafters
03.2011 - 03.2012

Regional Managed Vision Care Captain

Eyemed Luxottica Group
01.2008 - 01.2013

Business Administration And Management

Zane State College
Amy Albright, LDO