
Experienced Practice Manager and Optician with over 15 years of experience in Retail and Optical Practice Management . Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
Educated patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglasses and contact lenses
Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services
Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit
Confirmed quality control standards were met for all eyewear and contact lenses
Verified and updated patient records promptly to guarantee accurate prescription information
Discussed optimal lens, coating, and frame recommendations with customers to meet individual needs
Responsible for store's daily operations, high-volume customer service, profit and loss management as well as setting, monitoring, and driving sales goals
Recruited, interviewed, hired, developed, evaluated, coached and counseled employees
Increased sales growth over 1 year by 20% to # 1 store in chain by raising the daily average sales, and KPI focus
Maintained store's appearance and merchandising with ongoing marketing campaigns
Maintained proper inventory by proficient monitoring of vendor products, and ensured accurate counts quarterly
Continually named point person for district when DM out on business
Served as a mentor for several managers within the region
Frequently and accurately documented individual Management and Associate performance, administering Action Plans to develop individual skills and promote growth
Consistently ensured Payroll expectations were compliant and deadlines were met. Strived for 100% accuracy and compliance in cash and inventory levels