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Annette Santistevan

Pueblo,CO

Summary

ABO Certified Optician with extensive experience for over 40 years. Adept in optical dispensing and enhancing customer satisfaction through expert frame adjustments and prescription accuracy. Skilled in teamwork and collaboration, consistently improving service quality and operational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and professionalism, ensuring optimal eyewear fit and function for all clients. Experienced Optician delivering exceptional service and assistance to customers. Helps in selecting appropriate eyewear and adjusts glasses to meet client needs. Focused and driven with strong attention to detail.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

ABO Certified Optician

Rocky Mountan Eye Center
09.2009 - Current
  • Troubleshot issues with eyewear fittings or prescriptions, delivering quick resolutions for improved client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with optometrists to ensure seamless care for patients, enhancing overall service quality.
  • Enhanced team performance through effective communication with colleagues and management, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate eyewear for their needs, enhancing customer experience.
  • Worked independently in satelite location for 15 years
  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices in optical retail sales, customer service, and technical processes.
  • Maintained high standards of quality, honesty, and patient service.
  • Regional supervisor & trainer Supervised, coached, and

developed the effectiveness of each optician within region

• Ensures that each office location within region is properly merchandised, inventory is stocked, and ordering

ABO Certified Optician

Luxottica
05.1985 - 09.2009
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Evaluated incoming prescriptions from optometrists for accuracy before dispensing eyewear to prevent potential errors or dissatisfaction.
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to patient concerns and addressing them promptly.
  • Troubleshot issues with prescription eyewear, offering swift resolution to maintain customer satisfaction levels.

Optician

Royal Optical
05.1982 - 05.1985
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Adjusted and repaired new and previously purchased frames to satisfy customer demands.

Education

High School Diploma -

South High School
Pueblo, Colorado

Skills

  • Certified Optician (ABO)
  • Optical dispensing
  • Multifocal lens fitting
  • Insurance Billing
  • Ocular measurements
  • Prescription Interpretation
  • Frame adjustment
  • Progressive Lens Knowledge
  • Lensometry Proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Skills
  • Retail Sales
  • Contact lens
  • Time Management

Timeline

ABO Certified Optician

Rocky Mountan Eye Center
09.2009 - Current

ABO Certified Optician

Luxottica
05.1985 - 09.2009

Optician

Royal Optical
05.1982 - 05.1985

High School Diploma -

South High School
Annette Santistevan