Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Retail Management Apprenticeship
Timeline
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Carolin Calderon

AUSTIN

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized, and efficiency-driven professional with experience in office operations, customer service, sales, and process improvement. Skilled at spotting inefficiencies, analyzing problems to the smallest detail, and creating smoother workflows that improve customer experience and business performance. Strong communicator, strategic planner, and solution-focused thinker.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Envision Eye Center
07.2017 - Current
  • Advanced from Optician to Office Manager through strong performance and leadership.
  • Streamlined clinic operations, scheduling, and patient flow to improve efficiency.
  • Managed billing, insurance processing, and key administrative functions.
  • Oversaw inventory for frames, lenses, contacts, and optical supplies.
  • Delivered strong eyewear sales and provided optical support, including repairs and lens cutting.
  • Trained and coached staff to improve workflow, service quality, and sales performance.
  • Identified operational issues and implemented lasting process improvements to enhance patient experience.

Business Operations Assistant (Occasional)

Chris Gets U Fit
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in designing the gym layout and improving overall facility flow.
  • Helped implement scheduling and membership systems and supported app development.
  • Created member policies and managed daily administrative and backend operational tasks.
  • Collaborated with a web developer to build a user-friendly website and improve customer experience.
  • Assisted with system updates to enhance data management and operational efficiency.
  • Supported budgeting efforts and helped project future sales goals and revenue targets.

Various Jobs in Early Child Devolepment

Various Employers
06.2011 - 07.2017

Held several early childhood roles, including Lead Teacher, ABA Therapist, Nanny, and Child & Youth Program Assistant.

HR Recruiter

Utting GmbH
04.2010 - 04.2011
  • Promoted staffing services through high-volume cold calling and secured new client companies.
  • Built and maintained client relationships through regular onsite visits and service check-ins.
  • Screened and interviewed candidates, matched qualifications to job requirements, and coordinated placements.
  • Negotiated staffing contracts and streamlined applicant tracking to improve workflow efficiency.


Retail Sales Associate

H&M
11.2005 - 03.2010
  • Maintained a well-stocked, organized, and clean sales floor to support daily store operations.
  • Handled daily cash register operations and basic accounting with accuracy and accountability
  • Assisted with pricing, restocking, and product organization to maintain efficient store flow.
  • Supported visual merchandising by setting up displays and ensuring products were presented according to brand standards.

Education

Vocational Economy/ Business Diploma - Economy/ Business

Aloys-Fischer-School
Deggendorf, Germany
01-2006

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Customer service
  • Sales & upselling
  • Workflow optimization
  • Quality control
  • Team coordination
  • Organization & planning
  • Analytical and detail-oriented
  • Inventory management
  • Bilingual (German/English)

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual

Retail Management Apprenticeship

German Duo Vocational Training Program at H&M: Germany 2006-2008 (as a honor student I completed it in 2 years instead of usual 3 years)

Timeline

Business Operations Assistant (Occasional)

Chris Gets U Fit
09.2022 - Current

Office Manager

Envision Eye Center
07.2017 - Current

Various Jobs in Early Child Devolepment

Various Employers
06.2011 - 07.2017

HR Recruiter

Utting GmbH
04.2010 - 04.2011

Retail Sales Associate

H&M
11.2005 - 03.2010

Vocational Economy/ Business Diploma - Economy/ Business

Aloys-Fischer-School