Deborah Hauser
Del Valle,TX
Summary
Dynamic optical professional with extensive experience at Sunset Eye Care, excelling in inventory management and client relationship building. Proven track record in achieving sales goals and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in prescription verification and team leadership, fostering a collaborative environment to drive success and deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Optician
Sunset Eye Care
Clearwater, Florida
05.2024 - Current
- Supported all areas of optical practice, including frame purchasing, inventory control, prescription verification, patient follow-up, insurance claims, pricing, vendor communication, and sales goals.
- Maintained inventory accuracy, reduced remakes, lowered preventable errors, and quickly resolved operational issues.
- Fit and dispensed luxury and specialty eyewear.
Optician
Dr. Christopher Keats, Northwood Vision
Clearwater
01.2006 - 12.2026
- Executed sales of fashion prescription eyewear.
- Verified incoming prescription eyewear against doctor and optician specifications.
- Ensured precise alignment of eyewear specifications with patient needs during dispensing.
- Provided general assistance as required.
Optician and Optical Manager
Dr. Barry Cochran/Northwood Vision
Clearwater, FL
01.1996 - 12.2006
- Directed all operations within the optical department.
- Managed daily optical operations and ensured efficient workflow for patient care.
- Pretested patients prior to optometrist examination assessing pressures, visual acuities and autorefraction.
- Wrote up detailed work orders specifying parameters for lenses and frames.
- Maintained records of prescriptions, orders and payments.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to optometry technology advances.
- Provided recommendations on eye care products including cleaning solutions and lens cases.
- Monitored patient progress while wearing new lenses or frames.
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints and adjusted and repaired customer eyewear.
- Led team meetings to discuss goals, share updates, and foster a collaborative environment.
- Prepared reports on sales trends, budgeting, and operational performance.
Optician and Optical Manager
The Eye Institute
01.1992 - 12.1996
- Established and managed an optical department from inception.
- Spearheaded community outreach through strategic marketing and advertising initiatives.
- Oversaw daily operations, managed staff, coordinated workflow, and collaborated with three physicians.
- Initiated new laboratory and frame company accounts, attended trade shows, managed vendor relations, conducted staffing meetings, coordinated laboratory work, interfaced with insurance companies, and established day-to-day operational procedures.
Optician
29/49 Optical
01.1987 - 12.1992
- Fabricated optical prescriptions from initial order to final product.
- Managed laboratory operations, provided patient care, performed eyewear dispensing, offered frame styling consultations, recommended lens options, and executed optical sales.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Gender Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Client relationship building
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Vendor negotiation
- Sales goal achievement
- Optical technology expertise
- Prescription verification
- Sales reporting
- Inventory management
- Providing Excellent Service
Certification
- Licensed Florida Optician, 09/01/92
- ABO Certified, ABO
- NCLE Certified, NCLE
Hobbies and Interests
- Boating
- Horseback riding
- Traveling
- Concerts
- Football
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Optician
Sunset Eye Care
05.2024 - Current
Optician
Dr. Christopher Keats, Northwood Vision
01.2006 - 12.2026
Optician and Optical Manager
Dr. Barry Cochran/Northwood Vision
01.1996 - 12.2006
Optician and Optical Manager
The Eye Institute
01.1992 - 12.1996
Optician
29/49 Optical
01.1987 - 12.1992
Some College (No Degree) - Gender Studies
Suffolk County Community College