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Christi Jones

The Eye Gallery
Chipley,FL
Christi  Jones

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Licensed Dispensing OpticianOptical Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Location:

Chipley, FLPanama City, FLPanama City Beach, FLPensacola, FL

Open to relocation:

Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

$0/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefits
8
years of professional experience

Dynamic licensed dispensing optician with a proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and team leadership. Committed to delivering high-quality service and developing a strong company culture.

Work History

Manager/Licensed Dispensing Optician

9 Months
The Eye Gallery | 01.2026 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to enhance customer experience and service efficiency.
  • Trained staff on product knowledge and customer engagement techniques.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and organization.
  • Implemented visual merchandising strategies to improve product presentation.
  • Developed team schedules to maximize coverage during peak hours.
  • Assisted in resolving customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Work hand in hand with patients to fill their prescriptions and fit them with the correct glasses.
  • Enjoy learning and talking with each patient to find out what works best for them and the lenses that fit their lifestyle and their specific needs.
  • check in and make sure each and every pair of glasses we fill passes inspection and that the patient is given the best quality frames and lenses possible.

Manager/Licensed Dispensing Optician

7 Years 1 Month
Wal Mart Vision Center | 11.2018 - 12.2025
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Dispensed, adjusted and ordered and help patients with their glasses and work with the patient to find what is best for each and every patient.
  • Check in each and every pair of glasses to make sure they pass inspection.

Education

Associate of Science - Opticianry

Hillsbourough | Tampa, FL | 05-2018

I currently have my ABO and NCLE, to go along with my State Boards for Opticianry

I and my team have reach the big goal in sales for Wal Mart 3 years in a row making the store I was manager of A Million Dollar store for this area. We were one of 4 stores in our Region to be Million Dollar Stores 3 years in a row.

Skills

Patient education
Customer service
Staff training and development
Team leadership
Schedule preparation
Time management
Decision-making
Policy implementation
Goal setting
Optical dispensing

Accomplishments

Having a great team to work with makes all the deference in the world and we can accomplish anything, In my previous employment we were challenged to become one of 4 stores to make a Million Dollar mark in a year and we accomplished that three years in a row.

I have kept my ABO and NCLE and work hard to keep up on the laws and new technology in the optical world around us and use it to help each and every patient that comes my way.

Timeline

Manager/Licensed Dispensing Optician

The Eye Gallery
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Manager/Licensed Dispensing Optician

Wal Mart Vision Center
11.2018 - 12.2025Read More

Hillsbourough

Associate of Science from Opticianry
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Christi Jones