Daniel Bruce
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Enterprising District Manager successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Vision Associates
11.2003 - Current
- Drove sales for as many as 35 optical locations, increasing annual revenue from $9 million to $16million over three years.
- Oversaw and expanded a 13-location Optical Management Company to over 120 locations within seven years.
- Spearheaded initial launch of Philadelphia Eagles Eye Mobile collaboration to deliver over 29,000 pairs of glasses over 6 years to children in need.
- Increased sales revenues for optical services by 5%-15% annually over 20 years through effective negotiations with Ophthalmology Practices
- Produced company-leading results in all KPIs, including a 20% increases in Anti-Reflective coatings and Warranties sold.
- Mentored and trained peers in all aspects of the DM position and leading successful district.
- Oversaw the growth and promotion of 3 District Operation Leads to the role of Area Manager.
- Captained the trunk show initiative in Q3&4 of 2019 that lead to increased revenue in all Districts of Vision Associates.
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to a team of over 70 employees with a leading retention rate.
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service with "needs based" selling techniques.
Licensed Optician
Pearle Vision
01.1999 - 03.2003
- Worked as Apprentice Optician while attending school to receive Ophthalmic Science Degree
- Increased sales of high-margin optical products through targeted upselling and personalized customer consultations
Education
Associate of Science - Ophthalmic Science
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ2001
Skills
- Business Development
- Inventory Control
- Employee Training
- SAP Concur
- Business Analytics-Tableau
- Beginner Level use Asana
- Google G-Suite
- Kronos Time Managment
- KPI Growth
- Product Knowledge
- Proficient with POS systems (Compulink & My Vision Express)
- Staff Recruiting (Talentcare, Luxottica internal recruiting)
- Sales
- Consulting
Timeline
District Manager
Vision Associates
11.2003 - Current
Licensed Optician
Pearle Vision
01.1999 - 03.2003
Associate of Science - Ophthalmic Science
Raritan Valley Community College
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