Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
COA
Northwestern Hospital
01.2012 - Current
Assisting in helping facilitate patients are worked up properly and seen promptly as much as humanly possible.
Collect and document Patient ocular history, Visual Assessment, Refractometry, Lensometry, Ophthalmic Patient Education, Maintaining ophthalmic equipment and reporting issues, Contact Lens training and educating patients with care of different lenses they were trained to wear, Assisting physicians with in-office minor surgeries, Train new hires (ophthalmic techs), Keeping up with certification every 3 years.
Improved patient experience by efficiently conducting preliminary eye examinations and diagnostic tests.
Contributed to the successful treatment of eye conditions by administering prescribed medications under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
Facilitated effective communication between patients and medical staff, acting as a liaison when needed.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Olympia Fields Eye Care
02.2001 - 01.2012
Collect and document: Patient ocular history, Visual Assessment, Refractometry, Lensometry, Ophthalmic Patient Education, Assisted Physician with in office surgical procedures, Imaging (ocular, topography, coherence testing), Visual field testing, Maintaining ophthalmic equipment and reporting issues, Contact Lens training and educating patients with care of different lens they're trained to wear, Assisting with in office minor surgeries, Train new hires (ophthalmic techs), Worked in the optical shop fitting and adjusting frames, Pricing and selling frames, Ordering and doing inventory.
Customer Service Manager
Copy Art Management
02.1992 - 01.2001
Customer Service Manager
Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Oversee all customer interactions to ensure exceptional service delivery.
Address customer inquiries, concerns, and escalations in a timely and professional manner.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
Order Processing:
Manage end-to-end order fulfillment process.
Coordinate with production teams for timely and accurate order execution.
Monitor order status and provide regular updates to customers.
Quality Assurance:
Implement and maintain quality control measures for printed materials.
Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to address and resolve issues.
Customer Service Manager
Newton House
01.1987 - 01.1990
Managed first and second shift 4 supervisors and staff of 16-18 dietary aides, Line cooks and 4 cashier's
Prepping and preparing and Insuring meals were delivered to patients floors and rooms in a timely matter, prepared meals for hospital staff and employees
Ordering of all food and dietary supplies used
Submitted payroll hours manually.
Special Meal Supervisor of the Flight Kitchen
Dobbs International Airport
01.1985 - 01.1987
Supervised 7 cooks, prepping preparing and ordering special meal foods and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Country Club Hills, IL
05.1980
Associate of Science - Science, Technology, And Society
Robert Morris College
Chicago, IL
05.1984
Court Reporting -
Robert Morris College
Skills
Dependable and Responsible
Social Perceptiveness
Clerical Support
Critical Thinking
First Aid/CPR
Multitasking Abilities
Active Listening
Timeline
COA
Northwestern Hospital
01.2012 - Current
Ophthalmic Assistant
Olympia Fields Eye Care
02.2001 - 01.2012
Customer Service Manager
Copy Art Management
02.1992 - 01.2001
Customer Service Manager
Newton House
01.1987 - 01.1990
Special Meal Supervisor of the Flight Kitchen
Dobbs International Airport
01.1985 - 01.1987
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Associate of Science - Science, Technology, And Society
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