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MIRANDA POTTER

White River Junction,VT

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive knowledge of eye wear, lenses, and ophthalmic products. Utilizes a customer-centric approach to assess individual preferences and provide tailored solutions. Consistently exceeds service expectations by fostering meaningful relationships and addressing customer concerns with genuine enthusiasm.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Optical Manager

North Country Eye Care
07.2022 - Current

Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.

  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions, and offered excellent customer service to increase satisfaction.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Increase in average sales per customer transaction by 5%
  • Maintained over an 95% Anti Reflection upsell rate. (e.g., premium lens upgrades).

Assistant Manager

Hanover Eyecare
01.2014 - 06.2022
  • Interacted with customers to help determine or suggest best products to meet eye wear needs and achieve desired look.
  • Supervised and managed opticians and optometric staff using feedback, constructive conversations and leading quarterly staff meetings.
  • Boosted team engagement and workplace satisfaction using managerial and motivational skills.
  • Collaborated with store manager to plan staff schedules and determine hiring needs as well as assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Certified Paraoptometric Assistant

Fields Of Vision Eye Care
06.2011 - 08.2013
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
  • Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
  • Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
  • Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
  • Performed ancillary testing when ordered by optometrist and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.

Paraoptometric

White River Family Eyecare
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
  • Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
  • Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
  • Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed optometric evaluations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Education

High school diploma -

Hartford High School
White River Junction, VT
06.2003

Skills

  • Laboratory operations
  • Quality inspections
  • Document management
  • Frame adjustments
  • Medical terminology
  • Customer engagement
  • Prescription specifications
  • Time management abilities
  • Product knowledge Certified by American Optometric Association - Paraoptometric Section
  • Licensed by American Board of Opticianry
  • Certified by American Optometric Association

Certification

  • Certified Paraoptometric Assistant, 11/08
  • American Board of Opticianry Certified, 02/17

Assessments

  • Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence, 07/19, Highly Proficient
  • Verbal Communication, 07/19, Highly Proficient
  • Visual Merchandising, 07/19, Highly Proficient
  • Retail Customer Service, 07/19, Expert
  • Customer Focus & Orientation, 07/19, Highly Proficient

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Optical Manager

North Country Eye Care
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager

Hanover Eyecare
01.2014 - 06.2022

Certified Paraoptometric Assistant

Fields Of Vision Eye Care
06.2011 - 08.2013

Paraoptometric

White River Family Eyecare
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Certified Paraoptometric Assistant, 11/08
  • American Board of Opticianry Certified, 02/17

High school diploma -

Hartford High School
MIRANDA POTTER