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Michael Grundner

Non-licensed Optician
Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Dispensing Optician with forty-five years of experience matching people to fashionable eyewear. Maintained tidy store and educated clients on differences between available lenses and frames. Proficient eye care professional experienced in taking facial measurements, discussing lenses and submitting accurate work orders. Multitasks effectively to handle different needs of multiple clients with speed and accuracy. Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. Reliable employee seeking Opticians position.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Optician

Costco Wholesale W785
Riverhead, NY
09.1995 - 10.2021
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.

Optician

Famliy Eyecare Of Medford
Medford, NY
04.1991 - 06.2011
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
  • Measured patients' faces for bridge, eye size and temple length to select comfortable frames.
  • Operated lensometers to orient and mark uncut lenses for eyeglasses.
  • Adjusted frames to fit patient faces by bending and shaping with hands, tools and heat.
  • Adjusted and repaired new and previously purchased frames to satisfy customer demands.
  • Discussed optimal lens, coating and frame recommendations with customers to meet individual needs.

Optician/

Self Employed
Miller Place, NY
04.1985 - 12.1990
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
  • Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
  • Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.

Optician

Brookhaven Opticians
Patchogue, NY
10.1983 - 03.1985
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
  • Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
  • Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.

Optician

John J. Ahearn Optician
East Hampton, NY
01.1981 - 10.1983
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
  • Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
  • Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.

Optician

J. Sauer Optician
Riverhead, NY
08.1976 - 01.1981
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
  • Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
  • Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.

Education

Associate of Science - Ophthalmic Dispensing

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
05.1976

Skills

  • Bridge Measurements
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Supply and Equipment Ordering
  • Assistive Equipment Instruction
  • Frame Repair
  • Eyeglass Prescriptions
  • Frame Adjustments
  • Active Listening
  • Selecting Frames
  • Physical and Physiological Measurements
  • Medical Device Fabrication
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Prescription Evaluation
  • Eyeglass Care Education
  • Work Order Preparations
  • Hand Tools
  • Ocular Measuring
  • Optical Needs Assessment
  • Billing Processing
  • Communications Strategies
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Corrective Actions
  • Creative Solutions
  • Operational Requirements
  • Cash Register Operations
  • National Opticianry Competency Certification

Certification

Certified American Board of Opticianry-1976.

Licensed New York State September 1976

Timeline

Optician

Costco Wholesale W785
09.1995 - 10.2021

Optician

Famliy Eyecare Of Medford
04.1991 - 06.2011

Optician/

Self Employed
04.1985 - 12.1990

Optician

Brookhaven Opticians
10.1983 - 03.1985

Optician

John J. Ahearn Optician
01.1981 - 10.1983

Optician

J. Sauer Optician
08.1976 - 01.1981

Associate of Science - Ophthalmic Dispensing

Erie Community College
Michael GrundnerNon-licensed Optician