Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Laura Craft

Laura Craft

Tavares,FL

Summary

High energy, upbeat Optician bringing 19 years of experience and a passion for optical. Adept at multitasking for the best patient experience in high volume sales. Relied on to have a positive attitude and ready smile.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Optician

Sam's Club Optical
07.2024 - Current

Consistently produced top-tier results at the highest-traffic Sam's Club Optical location.

Manage questions and issues with diligent care and curiosity.

Flourish in team settings delivering favorable results for patients.

Ensure patient's medical needs are met through effective communication with Doctor.

Licensed Optician/Third Key Supervisor

EYEGLASS WORLD
12.2023 - 07.2024
  • Performed opening and closing duties. Counting tills nightly and reconciling daily numbers.
  • Welcomed patients with prompt attention, fostering a positive experience.
  • Encouraged consistent enthusiasm and productivity among team members.
  • Displayed proficiency in tackling complex duties with a constructive mindset.
  • Elevated patient happiness by effectively handling optical lens, frame fit, and vision concerns.

Licensed Optician

Central Florida Eye Center
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Mentored new associates on optics, frame adjustments and resolving patient complaints and concerns.
  • Fabricated lenses as needed while reviewing daily lab reports and overseeing statement reconciliation and assisting as needed.
  • Boosted office profitability through consistent top-tier sales performance.
  • Worked closely with doctor on current and projected profits while training to be the Optical Department Supervisor.

Licensed Optician/ Third Key Supervisor

National Vision (America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses)
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for efficient opening and closing of store, including reconciling tills, researching discrepancies and deposit drop offs.
  • Supervised optical sales associates in high volume sales location while assisting the physician, maintaining satisfactory patient flow and observing and strategizing walk-in customer sales.
  • Performed or supervised insertion and removal Contact lens training.

Licensed Optician

Lake Eye Associates
06.2014 - 03.2022
  • Excelled in dynamic environment of eight-doctor practice.
  • Assisted patients with frame and lens styles and options best suited to their needs and lifestyles and dispensing final products.
  • Successfully increased profitability substantially, turning a slow selling office into the top selling location out of five offices.
  • Investigated and resolved customer complaints, based on knowledge of optics, medical history and trial framing.
  • Inspect eyewear to ensure they meet state requirements and my own higher standards of quality.

Licensed Optician

BJ's Optical
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Became top seller helping to increase monthly sales with an excellent team.
  • Met incoming customers pleasantly and offered support and service.
  • Inspected finished eyeglasses to conform to company's quality check process and verified proper fit to customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted patients and customers with choice of frames to best fit budgetary requirements and style preferences.

Lab Manager/Optometric Assistant/Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Chairside Assistant

Central Florida Eye Center
02.2006 - 06.2012
  • Managed lab technician assistants, while creating efficient task lists while assisting and training them on monthly statement reconciliation.
  • Coached lab assistants on dispensing and trained them in optics.
  • Performed in a fast-paced office environment selling high-end and budget- friendly eyewear.
  • Operated and maintained up-to-date equipment to fabricate, mount and inspect lenses. Including replenishing supplies and keeping logs of jobs in process.
  • Reduced spoilages and kept lab consistently profitable while apprenticing for licensure.

Education

Tavares High School
Tavares, FL

Skills

  • High-End Luxury sales experience
  • Skilled at advanced repairs and adjustments
  • Laboratory experience
  • Supervising experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Mentoring

Certification

  • Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO)
  • June 2012 to Present

Timeline

Licensed Optician

Sam's Club Optical
07.2024 - Current

Licensed Optician/Third Key Supervisor

EYEGLASS WORLD
12.2023 - 07.2024

Licensed Optician

Central Florida Eye Center
02.2023 - 11.2023

Licensed Optician/ Third Key Supervisor

National Vision (America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses)
04.2022 - 02.2023

Licensed Optician

Lake Eye Associates
06.2014 - 03.2022

Licensed Optician

BJ's Optical
06.2012 - 06.2014

Lab Manager/Optometric Assistant/Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Chairside Assistant

Central Florida Eye Center
02.2006 - 06.2012

Tavares High School