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Brandie Layton

New Port Richey,FL

Summary

I am self driven, ambitious and dedicated to managing the flow of the workplace and optimizing day-to-day activities. Over 5 years of strong experience in the Optical industry. Compassionate Laboratory Technician trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Reliable and hardworking with great interpersonal and team collaboration skills. Detail-oriented and organized with deep knowledge of laboratory equipment, documentation requirements and processes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician 2

VSP Vision Care
Clearwater, FL
09.2022 - Current
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Verified shipping documents for accuracy.
  • Prepared outgoing parcels for shipment, including packing, sealing, labeling, and affixing postage.
  • Ensured that all outgoing items were properly labeled with correct information such as destination addresses, weight limits.
  • Monitored stock levels within the warehouse and notified management when supplies needed replenishing.
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
  • Monitored the use of tools and equipment to prevent damage or misuse.
  • Inspected and measured frames for accuracy.
  • Repaired broken or damaged frames using hand tools.
  • Inspected finished product for accuracy, clarity, and quality.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and machinery.
  • Reported any malfunctions or problems with the edger machine immediately to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
  • Documented production results including number of pieces produced per hour and other metrics as requested by management team.
  • Established standard work procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Finish

Zenni labs
Obetz, Ohio
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Removed lenses from molds to separate in containers for further processing.
  • Produced eyewear for customers using tools and equipment.
  • Repaired broken parts, utilizing precision hand tools and soldering irons.
  • Inspected lens blanks to detect flaws and verified lens coating thickness.
  • Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on examination equipment and glasses.

Subject Matter Expert

VSPOne
Obetz, OH
10.2018 - 11.2021
  • Identified key performance indicators in AR lab and guided team members on refining procedures to improve outcomes.
  • Coordinated with supervisor to provide one-on-one support for team members and managers in each station.
  • Trained employees on in-house procedures for prep, clipping and unity inspect.
  • Served as consultative resource on unity dip coat systems, including CRS-10 and CDS-1000 equipment.
  • Delivered improvements to increase productivity and upgrade standards for assessment of business processes.
  • Partnered with team members to identify and address challenges or opportunities.
  • Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
  • Completed ongoing quality checks on filmetrics products, closely following strict quality assurance guidelines.

Operation Support Specialist

Pier One Imports
Obetz, OH
09.2014 - 01.2018
  • Reviewed and analyzed current company processes and identified and recommended improvement steps to optimize operations.
  • Trained and consulted with end-users of proprietary company software, delivered technical support and tested software to verify proper operation.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
  • Identified operational and performance issues and worked with managers to resolve concerns.
  • Coached team on company policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency, employee productivity and subsequently decrease labor costs.
  • Completed orders with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in happy and returning customers.

Warehouse Associate

Gap Inc Direct
Grove City, OH
09.2007 - 07.2014
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
  • Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
  • Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
  • Arranged items on store racks and shelves, checking correct location and prices.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Labeled customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westfall High School
Williamsport, OH
06.1999

Skills

  • tracing frames (calibrating machines)
  • receiving subcon jobs
  • pulling and matching order frames with lens and paperwork
  • reprinting invoices,checking traces and scanning jobs through DVI to remove and clear bins and giving the finish scan
  • sorting jobs for the edgers loading the proper edgers with the correct jobs
  • verifying special jobs so they get the proper cut to fit in frames
  • spotting and checking prescriptions on foco machine
  • check,clean,and mount lens in frames,check four points and spot add powers to insecure its the proper prescription for the job
  • printing shipping invoice and label, ,matching each job with the proper paper work folding invoice with frame and place in bag, then in the right box for shipping
  • pack put check to make sure everything in box matches label on the outside closing the boxes and taping then placing them in shipping bags to be picked up
  • team player
  • manages time well
  • trainer
  • always on time ready to work with good attendance
  • good communication
  • always following work from department to department
  • work well unsupervised
  • brings problem to supervisor attention
  • Final inspection (foco machine)
  • Goals to learn edgers for special jobs and train in blocking

Timeline

Laboratory Technician 2

VSP Vision Care
09.2022 - Current

Finish

Zenni labs
11.2021 - 06.2022

Subject Matter Expert

VSPOne
10.2018 - 11.2021

Operation Support Specialist

Pier One Imports
09.2014 - 01.2018

Warehouse Associate

Gap Inc Direct
09.2007 - 07.2014

High School Diploma -

Westfall High School

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