Anthony Freije
Binghamton
Summary
General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Empire Visionworks
09.2022 - Current
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Account Executive
BHG Financial
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Filling out applications, and verifying accuracy of information
- Collecting back up documentation
- Working with team members, and other departments to ensure files were being processed properly, in a timely manner
- Drove new business development and client acquisition through cold calling, lead generation and exceptional service.
- Boosted client satisfaction by developing and maintaining strong relationships through effective communication.
Licensed Dispensing Optician
Visionworks
05.2013 - 02.2022
- Fitting eyewear, and taking precise measuremments to ensure quality for patients
- Pricing eyewear to meet patient needs using insurances and promotions
- Adjusting, and repairing eyewear using required tools to ensure best fit
- Over the previous years I have worked my way up from an entry level position which have included : optical assistant , contact lens technician, and lab journeyperson
- All of these job titles have different aspects which are still utilized in my job today
- As an optical assistant I was required to make appointments, verify insurance information, and do preliminary testing for patients before seeing the doctor
- As a contact lens technician job duties were to included placing orders based on doctor information
- As needed adminstering new fit classses to teach new contact lens wearers to insert and remove contacts as well as necessary care for lenses
- Lab jourrneyperson responibilites included checking in lenses sent from outside facility to ensure quality, and accuracy. As well as generating prescription lenses to fit customer frames.
Caldwell Zoo - Groundskeeper
01.2009 - 01.2012
- The Caldwell zoo was a fun and exciting place to work
- As a grounds keeper we worked early morning before the zoo opened to early afternoon
- At this time I worked two jobs
- My second job was was as a bartender, and server for a local restaurant
- Both jobs were left at the same time as i was moving to
- Florida to seek new employment
- Durning my employment at the zoo I worked on a crew of three people
- Together we split duties throughout the week
- Early mornings were spent clearing walkways of trash, and debris
- Durning that time on rotating days operating tractor to collect bins filled with animal waste
- Some animal waste was able to be turned into compost which was reused into plants beds to reduce waste
- Mowing, and general lawn maintenance was done weekly.
Server
Wood Fired Pizza
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Located in Saint Petersberg, Florida I worked as a server.
- Was required to work both opening, and closing shifts sharing similar requirements
- Opening shifts included preparing restaurant before customers arrived
- Stocking, and arranging glasses, condiments, and silverwear
- Once open seating, serving, and completing transactions for customers in a high pace environment
- As a closing server similar responsibilities were required
- Once shifts had ended ensuring cash was in balance
- Then cleaning work area wiping down surfaces, and mopping floor
Server
Wood Fired Pizza
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Located in Saint Petersberg, Florida I worked as a server.
- Was required to work both opening, and closing shifts sharing similar requirements
- Opening shifts included preparing restaurant before customers arrived
- Stocking, and arranging glasses, condiments, and silverwear
- Once open seating, serving, and completing transactions for customers in a high pace environment
- As a closing server similar responsibilities were required
- Once shifts had ended ensuring cash was in balance
- Then cleaning work area wiping down surfaces, and mopping floor
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitney Point Senior High School
06.2005
Architectural Engineering
Some College
Skills
- Customer Relationships
- Managing Client Relationships
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Staff Training
- Sales Activities
- Sell Products
Certification
- Licensed Optician - 2019- Current
Timeline
General Manager
Empire Visionworks
09.2022 - Current
Account Executive
BHG Financial
02.2022 - 05.2022
Licensed Dispensing Optician
Visionworks
05.2013 - 02.2022
Server
Wood Fired Pizza
03.2012 - 07.2013
Server
Wood Fired Pizza
03.2012 - 07.2013
Caldwell Zoo - Groundskeeper
01.2009 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Whitney Point Senior High School
Architectural Engineering
Some College