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Erica Kelso

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Radiant Eye Care, transforming a cold start practice into a multimillion-dollar success. Excelled in sales proficiency and team collaboration, significantly growing patient base and revenue. Skilled in event coordination and promotional strategy development, enhancing patient care and retention.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

Radiant Eye Care
06.2020 - Current
  • Helped build cold start practice to multi million dollar business by increasing revenue, growing the patient base, and driving business growth.
  • Hiring, training, and educating staff and improving team efficiencies & processes.
  • Improving patient care through enhancing the patient experience and implementing strategies that increased patient retention by exceptional service and follow up care.
  • Organize events to build community ties, strengthen relationships, and promote practice visibility.

Licensed Dispensing Optician

LENSCRAFTERS, Luxottica Group
06.2013 - 06.2020
  • Increased sales revenue by effectively communicating lens technology benefits to customers.
  • Collaborated with optometrists to ensure seamless patient care and support as needed.
  • Train and develop apprentice opticians.
  • Exceeded monthly sales targets consistently by employing effective upselling strategies and fostering rapport with clients.

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Parenti Morris Eye Care
06.2010 - 04.2013
  • Managed inventory levels, ordering new products as necessary to maintain optimal stock availability.
  • Performed comprehensive measurements for accurate eyewear prescriptions, ensuring optimal visual clarity for patients.
  • Increased sales revenue by effectively communicating lens technology benefits to customers.

Optician

Wal-Mart Home Office
09.1994 - 06.2010
  • Began optician apprenticeship with Dr. York, professor at SCO.
  • Promoted to management.
  • District manager in training.
  • Promoted to Operation Coordinator for Optical Division. Assisted in development and delivery of management

training programs, dissemination of corporate information

and resolution of operational issues.

Education

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR

Skills

  • Product Knowledge
  • Sales Proficiency
  • Promotional Strategy Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

ABO Speaker Certification 2024

Arkansas State Optical License 1999

American Board of Opticianry Certification 1997

National Contact Lens Certification 1997


Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • My husband and I continue to learn Bachata
  • We are a foster family and love supporting our children in their unique skills and talents
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness

Timeline

Manager

Radiant Eye Care
06.2020 - Current

Licensed Dispensing Optician

LENSCRAFTERS, Luxottica Group
06.2013 - 06.2020

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Parenti Morris Eye Care
06.2010 - 04.2013

Optician

Wal-Mart Home Office
09.1994 - 06.2010

ABO Speaker Certification 2024

Arkansas State Optical License 1999

American Board of Opticianry Certification 1997

National Contact Lens Certification 1997


NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Erica Kelso