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Cathy Hance

Madison,IN

Summary

Accomplished Lead Optician with extensive experience in managing optical services and delivering high-quality patient care. Expertise in lens fitting, frame adjustment, and complex prescription troubleshooting. Proven ability in team leadership, business development, and inventory management, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Optician

Essilor
Salem, IN
09.2017 - 05.2025
  • Led optical team in providing exceptional patient care and eyewear consultations.
  • Educated clients about eyeglass lens options including single vision lenses, bifocals, trifocals or progressive lenses.
  • Oversaw fitting processes ensuring proper lens adjustments for comfort and accuracy.
  • Trained new staff on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
  • Monitored inventory levels for frames and lenses to ensure stock availability. for frames and lenses to meet customer demand.
  • Collaborated with marketing for promotional events to enhance brand visibility.

Optical Technician

Dr.Blacks Eye Associates
Salem, IN
08.2007 - 09.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive eye examinations using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Maintained and calibrated optical instruments for accurate measurements.
  • Assisted in crafting and fitting custom eyewear for patients.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or service issues promptly.
  • Completed administrative tasks related to record keeping and documentation.

Optical Technician

N.D. Radtke, MD
Louisville, KY
08.1991 - 05.2007

Assisted physician during exams by scribing and facilitating patient

  • Collaborated with eye doctors to determine patient needs and treatment.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of equipment and techniques.
  • Completed administrative tasks related to record keeping.
  • Collaborated with optometrists to develop and implement care plans for patients with chronic eye conditions.
  • Tested subcomponents and system-level assemblies.
  • Researched task criteria before arriving on worksite and identified opportunities for equipment upgrades at customer facility.
  • Interfaced with technologists, product engineers and supervisors on updates and new test procedures, equipment and methods.
  • Facilitated fabrication and inspection techniques to perform repairs.
  • Implemented solutions to various structural and dynamic requirements for precision instruments.
  • Developed critical documentation to support system resource requirements.
  • Performed finite element analysis for structural design problems.it
  • Conducted comprehensive eye examinations using advanced diagnostic equipment.

Education

South Ripley High School
Versailles, IN

Skills

People skills working and assisting patients and customers

  • Optical fitting techniques

Timeline

Lead Optician

Essilor
09.2017 - 05.2025

Optical Technician

Dr.Blacks Eye Associates
08.2007 - 09.2017

Optical Technician

N.D. Radtke, MD
08.1991 - 05.2007

South Ripley High School
Cathy Hance