Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Kenady Haarsma

Aston Eyecare
Victoria,BC
7
years of professional experience

My current goal is to obtain a full-time position where I can continue developing my experience in a clinical and administrative setting while contributing to a professional team. In the long term, I plan to further my education by returning to college to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and continue building a career in healthcare administration.

Work History

Optical Associate

5 Months
Aston Eyecare | 03.2026 - Current
  • Assisted in the fitting and adjustment of eyewear, ensuring optimal comfort and functionality for patients.
  • Educated patients on proper eyewear care and usage to promote satisfaction and product longevity.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock of frames, lenses, and optical accessories for timely service delivery.
  • Got hands-on experience using an OCT machine and a Visual Field Test machine
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a welcoming environment for all customers.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling and updating patient records accurately to streamline office operations.
  • Performed accurate eye measurements for proper lens fitting and frame adjustments, resulting in client comfort and improved vision.
  • Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
  • Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.

Eyewear Stylist

3 Years 10 Months
Bailey Nelson, Downtown Victoria | 05.2022 - 03.2026
  • Executed inventory management procedures, ensuring accurate stock levels and product availability.
  • Trained junior stylists on product knowledge, styling techniques, and customer engagement practices.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
  • Supporting reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Opening and closing the store alone.
  • Assisted with insurance direct billing and questions; eligibility, prior authorizations of glasses and exams.
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive (Auto refractor and DRS Fundus Camera).

Cashier

1 Year 6 Months
Fairways, Tillicum Gorge | 11.2020 - 05.2022
  • As a Cashier, my duties were to:
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance project outcomes.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures for customer service desk, ensuring readiness for service
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace

Online sales

1 Year 6 Months
Island Motorcycle Company, Cloverdale | 11.2020 - 05.2022
  • As an online sales associate, my duties were to:
  • Facilitated sales for both retail and online customers
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments for timely delivery
  • Developed skills in using Excel for data management

Butcher

7 Months
Thrifties, James Bay Victoria | 08.2019 - 03.2020
  • As a Butcher/ meat department representative, my duties were to:
  • Processed and prepared raw meat for display and sale
  • Go through Company food safety training
  • Handled heavy items to ensure efficient stocking and organization
  • Worked independently during closing shifts to maintain store operations
  • Disassembled machines for thorough deep cleaning to maintain hygiene standards

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Camosun College | Interurban Campus | 08-2030

I have recently started at Camosun College for a Bachelors in Business Administration.

  • Relevant Coursework: Intro to Management & Intro to Marketing

High School Diploma

Victoria Highschool | Fernwood | 06-2021

Skills

Optical measurements
Patient care focus
Building strong customer relationships
Interpersonal communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptable and flexible
Multitasking
Continuous learning

Timeline

Optical Associate

Aston Eyecare
03.2026 - CurrentRead More

Eyewear Stylist

Bailey Nelson, Downtown Victoria
05.2022 - 03.2026Read More

Cashier

Fairways, Tillicum Gorge
11.2020 - 05.2022Read More

Online sales

Island Motorcycle Company, Cloverdale
11.2020 - 05.2022Read More

Butcher

Thrifties, James Bay Victoria
08.2019 - 03.2020Read More

Camosun College

BBA from Business Administration
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Victoria Highschool

High School Diploma
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Kenady Haarsma