Adept at communicating company mission and directives. Clearly explains the reasons behind store policies and procedures to foster employee compliance. Experienced at problem solving, customer service and hardworking.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Optician / Medical Records Clerk
Concord Eye Center
09.2019 - Current
Optical - assist in the selection eyewear, adjustment, repairs, cleaning, problem solving
Answer patient questions in person or on phone
Manufacturing eyewear, confirming prescriptions and dispensing
Logging shipment, confirming products received and returning recalled product to manufacturer
Medical Records Clerk - logging paperwork into correct locations, auditing, making sure paperwork has been correctly scanned / logged
Sorting and logging faxes, referrals and notes to the correct location or personal
Communication with other companies in regards of missing information, clarification and requesting information being resent.
Eyewear Consultant / Lab Tech
LensCrafters
02.2017 - 01.2019
Assist customers in the selection of frame and design of eyewear
Adjustments, repairs and cleaning of glasses
Answering phone and customer questions, cleaning and tending store to company standards
Manufacturing of glasses, cutting lens, checking script, dispensing.
Sales Assistant / Photographer
Lifetouch Studio
03.2016 - 01.2017
Photographing families, newborn to adults, milestones parties, etc
Aiding customers at the front desk with print pick up, scheduling appointments, etc.Cleaning and tending the studio, waiting area and front desk
Handing out coupons
Getting pull-in / walk-in sittings
Second Assistant Manager
Yankee Candle Company
08.2014 - 03.2016
Replenished floor stock and processed shipments to ensure product availability for customers.Assessed customer needs and responded to questions.Cleaned and straightened work area.Worked with customer service to resolve issues.Opening and Closing the store
Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received.Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts.
Sales Associate
Yankee Candle Company
04.2012 - 08.2014
Retrieved alternate items and sizes on request.Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods
Created attractive displays
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.Replenished floor stock and processed shipments to ensure product availability for customers.
Seasonal Sale Associate
Yankee Candle Company
11.2011 - 04.2012
Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance.Retrieved alternate items and sizes on request.Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods.Worked flexible schedule to accommodate changing customer levels.
Secondary Bindery Worker
Wilson Employment/Concord Litho
05.2007 - 08.2007
Binding and packaging paper products cutting stacks of paper to size loading stacks in to empty slots in production line.
Work Study
Landmark College
01.2007 - 02.2007
Service learning Costa Rica.Assist in the building of a library.Worked on building stairs etc.
Lab Monitor/ Front Desk Receptionist
Landmark College
04.2006 - 12.2006
Checking out books.Answer questions.Monitor noise level.
Building Manager
Landmark College
10.2005 - 01.2006
Make sure that there are no fire hazards.Company property remains undamaged
Proper language use and manners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
NHIA
Manchester, New Hampshire
2011
Associate of Arts - General
Landmark College
Putney, Vt
2007
GED -
Pembroke Academy
Pembroke, NH
2004
Skills
Desktop Publishing Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Power Point, Microsoft Word, some Excel
Some Spanish and Sign Language
Some Mentoring experience
Some lab training
Store opening and closing procedures
Attention to detail
Store operations
Traditional fine art skills
Retail inventory management
Customer service mindset
Reliable / Flexible schedule
Additional Information
Walk for Cancer / ASPA Walk for animals, Publicity Coordinator for Campus Activities Board, Theater Performances: Alice in Wonderland - White Rabbit
Man of La Mancha - Maria, innkeepers wife
Firebugs - Anna, the maid
You can
T Take it with You - Gay Wellington, drunken actress
The Bald Prima Dona & The Whole Shebang - Lighting/ Stage crew, Lighting Crew for Grace Potter And the Nocturnals, Four year volunteering as the librarian for chorus and band in high school, Craft fairs and some conventions, table top gaming
References
Ashely Thomas, LensCrafter / State Employed, 603-608-5639, ABO Optician / Case Worker
Austin, LensCrafters, 603-369-2679, Lab Manager
Michelle Morse, Yankee Candle Company Outlet, 603-568-4629, Manager
Kim Wocester, Yankee Candle Company, 603-833-6900, Manager
Tiffany Day, Exeter Fine Art, tifarmakis@gmail.com
Roxie Hamlton, Educator at Landmark College, roxiehamlton@landmark.edu
Medical Assistant/Scribe/Medical Records Clerk at Trinity Medical Multi-Specialty GroupMedical Assistant/Scribe/Medical Records Clerk at Trinity Medical Multi-Specialty Group