Seeking opportunity for a new career. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Optical Lab Tech
Vision Craft Inc.
04.2003 - Current
Operated edger's and performed monthly maintenance as required
Used blocker on lenses to be edged
Worked a (E lens) drill for rimless lenses
Operated old drill mill as will
Created drill charts for old and new rimless frames
Put grooves in lenses for semi-rimless frames
Monogrammed safety lenses
Mounted all types of frames such as metal, zyle, semi-rimless, rimless, and safety frames.
Increased operational efficiency by cross-training in multiple roles, providing flexibility within the team during peak periods or staff absences.
Optimized workflow efficiency by organizing tools and materials for easy accessibility during the lens fabrication process.
Assisted in training new lab technicians, sharing expertise to ensure consistent performance across the team.
Assembled eyeglass frames and lenses.
Mounted and secured lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing or grinding machines.
Shaped lenses appropriately for insertion into frames.
Retail Associate
Ross Stores
05.2008 - 08.2013
Cash office processing of all money and data entry
Customer service and cashiering
Mark down prices of all store Items according to receiving dates.
Optician
Cascade Eyecare Center
09.2020 - 11.2021
Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
Evaluated incoming prescriptions from optometrists for accuracy before dispensing eyewear to prevent potential errors or dissatisfaction.
Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to patient concerns and addressing them promptly.
Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
Troubleshot issues with prescription eyewear, offering swift resolution to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
Server
Sun Tower Retirement
01.2003 - 04.2003
Waited on tables
Set up tables
Washed dishes.
Packer
Eakin Fruit Co.
09.2000 - 09.2001
Sorted apples
Boxed and bagged them.
Checker
Valicoff Fruit Co.
08.2000 - 09.2000
Check bins of apples for any bruises.
Retail Associate
Value Village
10.1999 - 04.2000
Prepared items for the sales floor
Cashiering.
Hostess
Gearjammer Truck Plaza
09.1996 - 01.1999
Answered phones and did cashiering
Seated customers and served drinks.
Housekeeper
Super 8 Motel
06.1996 - 09.1996
Prepared and cleaned rooms for guests.
Education
GED -
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
Skills
Excellent customer service skills
Capable of working independently or as a valuable team member