Kurt Aristide
Hallandale Beach,FL
Summary
Offering strong foundation in customer service and genuine interest in eye care, ready to learn and develop in professional environment. Brings commitment to understanding optical principles and hands-on skills in lens fitting and adjustment. Ready to use and develop communication and technical skills in Optician role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate eyewear based on prescriptions and personal preferences.
- Assisted with fitting and adjusting eyewear to ensure optimal comfort and functionality
- Increased sales by effectively communicating the benefits of various lens coatings, materials, and frames to customers.
- Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
- Dispensed frames.
- Educated customers on proper eyewear care, maintenance, and optical health.
- Conducted preliminary tests, including visual acuity and tonometry.
- Educated patients on contact lens care and proper eye health practices.
- Educated patients on inserting and removing contact lenses.
Student Clinician
Broward College Vision Clinic
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in conducting preliminary eye exams and vision screenings. Including, Retinal imaging, Autorefractors, Non contact tonometer, OCT, slit lamp, topographer, Visual field, Phoropters.
- Conducted chairside skills: pupillary response, manual confrontation, cover uncover examination, near point of convergence, vergence,visual acuity, refraction, INR.
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained accurate medical records.
- Provided support during examinations by preparing equipment and instruments.
- Educated patients on contact lens care and proper usage techniques.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and workspaces.
Extern Optician
America's Best Contacts and Glasses
05.2025 - Current
- Dispensed eyewear with accuracy and performed precise frame adjustments to ensure optimal fit, comfort, and visual performance for patients.
- Assisted patients with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses through hands-on demonstrations and clear instructions.
- Facilitated positive clinic environment, greeting patients warmly and managing reception area efficiently.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Salzmann
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Associate of science - Opticianry
Broward College
01.2026
High School Diploma -
Hallandale High School
Hallandale06-2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Optical sales
- Optical measurements
- Optical dispensing
- Frame adjustments
- Contact lens care
Certification
- ABO
- NCLE
- CPR - BLS – AED
- HIPPA training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hatian creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses
11.2025 - Current
Extern Optician
America's Best Contacts and Glasses
05.2025 - Current
Student Clinician
Broward College Vision Clinic
01.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Salzmann
06.2022 - 06.2023
Associate of science - Opticianry
Broward College
High School Diploma -
Hallandale High School