Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Honorable Discharge from The Army 8 Years of service

John Hardy

Pearle Vision Center
Bonita Springs,FL
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Dedicated licensed optician with a focus on exceptional customer service, optical measurements, and problem-solving. Committed to enhancing client satisfaction through personalized eyewear recommendations and thorough vision testing.

Work History

Board Certified Licensed Optician

8 Months
Pearle Vision Center | 02.2026 - Current
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate eyewear based on prescription and personal style preferences.
  • Conducted vision tests to evaluate customer eyesight and recommend suitable corrective lenses.
  • Managed inventory of optical products, ensuring availability of popular frames and lenses.
  • Educated clients on proper eyewear care and maintenance for enhanced product longevity.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety standards in the optical practice.

Board Certified Licensed Optician

5 Years
Eye Glass World | 04.2021 - 04.2026
  • Provided expert guidance on eyewear selection, ensuring optimal fit and style for customers.
  • Conducted comprehensive vision tests to assess patient needs and recommend appropriate corrective solutions.
  • Managed inventory of eyewear products, maintaining accurate stock levels and timely reordering processes.
  • Trained and mentored junior opticians in fitting techniques, customer service standards, and operational procedures.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the optical department.

Education

Associate of Science - Paramedics Supervision

Kankakee Community College | Kankakee Il | 06-1995

Board Certified - Opticianry

Apprentice Program For Licensed Optician | Naples, FL | 01-2011

Skills

Customer service
Optical measurements
Computer skills
HIPAA compliance
Insurance verification
Frame selection
Visual acuity testing
Retail sales
Optical orders
Eyewear brands
Prescription interpretation
Contact lens
Product upselling
Eyewear trends
Corrective lens options
Eyewear adjustments
Frame fitting
Contact lens care
Progressive lenses
Ocular anatomy proficiency
Lab ordering
Contact lens fitting
Eyeglass repair
Multifocal lenses
Pupil distance measurement
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management

Certification

  • Certified Optician DO6202

Timeline

Board Certified Licensed Optician

Pearle Vision Center
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

Board Certified Licensed Optician

Eye Glass World
04.2021 - 04.2026Read More

Apprentice Program For Licensed Optician

Board Certified from Opticianry
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Kankakee Community College

Associate of Science from Paramedics Supervision
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Honorable Discharge from The Army 8 Years of service

Served from 1985 to 1993 in the Illinois Army National Guard. Graduated from Advanced Individual Training in boot camp in 1986. Expert infantryman combat soldier, when I was honorably discharged from the Army serving my full 8 year term my rank was an E-4 Specialist, I was in charge of the arms room, NBC instructor, Squad leader, expert infantry machine gunner, and trained as a helicopter door gunner, and an expert grenades man. Have multiple ribbons of missions that I accomplished. Forever grateful to the men and women serving in our military.

John Hardy