Lydia Purington
Longview,TX
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Optician
Visualeyes Optometry
Tuscaloosa, AL
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting eyewear, ensuring proper lens measurements and frame fit to optimize comfort and visual clarity.
- Boosted sales by guiding patients toward a balanced style, function, and quality eyewear, building their confidence in their purchases.
- Enhanced the business's reputation for exceptional customer care, generating positive word-of-mouth referrals, and strengthening community trust.
Activities Director
The Legacy at Crimson Village Assisted Living
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Designed and launched professional monthly activity calendars in Canva, boosting resident engagement
- Established new partnerships with local businesses and organizations, increasing event variety and visibility
- Created and led tailored chair-based fitness classes, improving resident wellness and participation
- Revamped the facility’s Facebook presence with polished photography, reels, and event content—driving higher community engagement
- Streamlined budget tracking in Excel, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and cost control
Sales Coordinator & New Hirer Trainer
Purify U
Tuscaloosa, AL
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Proficiently communicated the Purify U method to potential clients, conducting studio tours, and scheduling appointments to drive memberships.
- Trained new employees on Purify U's methods and processes, ensuring seamless integration into the team, and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Created marketing materials with Canva and dynamic social media tools to boost brand visibility and engagement.
General Manager & Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
Tuscaloosa, AL
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Exceeded sales targets, selling 213 program agreements, and generating $110,484 in revenue within seven months.
- Led hiring, training, and disciplinary actions, ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Built strong client relationships through clear communication, increasing satisfaction, and retention.
- Organized community events. To enhance visibility and generate leads for memberships.
Education
Certificate - Therapeutic Massage & Body Work 04/2022
Stretch Zone General Manager Training
Stretch Zone Corporate Instructor Certificate - Wellness Science & Kinesiology 05/2018
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, ALTimeline
Optician
Visualeyes Optometry
09.2024 - 02.2025
Activities Director
The Legacy at Crimson Village Assisted Living
05.2024 - 09.2024
Sales Coordinator & New Hirer Trainer
Purify U
02.2023 - 05.2024
General Manager & Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
11.2021 - 02.2023
Certificate - Therapeutic Massage & Body Work 04/2022
Stretch Zone General Manager Training
Instructor Certificate - Wellness Science & Kinesiology 05/2018
Shelton State Community College