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Shannon Sutton

Optical Manager
Griffith,IN

Summary

Enthusiastic future employee, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of all tasks presented and training in leadership skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any area.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Optical Manager

EyeCare Express
Schererville, IN
07.2021 - Current
  • Explained prescriptions, optical terminology, and products to customers.
  • Enforced HR policies and procedures to continually meet customer expectations and promote store productivity increasing sales by 10%.
  • Checked finished eye wear to maintain optical standards, customer requirements, and special requests.
  • Supervised and managed 4 opticians, 3 doctors, and 3 lab technicians using feedback, constructive conversations, and leading daily activities on sales floor.
  • Collaborated with Asst. Manager to plan staff schedules and determine hiring needs.
  • Boosted team with engagement and workplace satisfaction using managerial and motivational skills.
  • Recorded measurements, adjusted eye wear, and made changes based on customer feedback.
  • Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims and collected balances from customers.
  • Managed check-in and check-out procedures of all appointments, verified patient information and submitted lens orders.
  • Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear and care for eyeglasses.
  • Applied sales and service expertise to promote contacts, glasses, sunglasses and accessories to office customers.
  • Conducted initial patient tests such as pressure evaluations, acuity assessments and autorefraction evaluations.
  • Helped clients try on and select new frames and recommended lens options to meet specific needs.
  • Evaluated completed lenses to check compliance with customer specifications and accuracy against orders.
  • Monitored general store systems, inventory databases, and operations to quickly identify and resolve issues or concerns.

Optician

Moses Eyecare Centers
St. John, IN
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • 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.
  • Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions and offered excellent customer service to increase satisfaction.
  • Measured patients' faces for bridge, eye size and temple length to select comfortable frames.
  • Operated lensometers to orient and mark uncut lenses for eyeglasses.
  • Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims and collected balances from customers.
  • Adjusted frames to fit patient faces by bending and shaping with hands, tools and heat.
  • Discussed optimal lens, coating and frame recommendations with customers to meet individual needs.
  • Evaluated completed lenses to check compliance with customer specifications and accuracy against orders.
  • Prepared work orders outlining all specifications for new lenses and frames.
  • Applied sales and service expertise to promote contacts, glasses, sunglasses and accessories to office customers.
  • Helped clients try on and select new frames and recommended lens options to meet specific needs.

Front Desk Receptionist

LTF Eye Clinic
Munster, IN
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
  • Monitored office supplies by checking inventory and placing orders.
  • Verified and updated demographic and other personal information for clients with respect to personal boundaries when asking for important details.
  • Remained aware of provider schedules and scope of practice on evolving basis to organize and schedule appropriate care.
  • Referred and screened patients to make best use of resources, triage staff and serve community members.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash and cleaning glass.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.

Title Clerk

JD Byrider
Merrillville, IN
12.2017 - 07.2018
  • Entered title and vehicle information into database.
  • Received and processed paperwork for titles, new license plates and renewals.
  • Prepared tax and title documents to submit legal transfer work to DMV.
  • Organized and prepared tax and title documents to transfer ownership of property.
  • Contacted IN and IL Motor Vehicle Department's to determine status of pending titles.
  • Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.
  • Used Xerox machines and reader and printer machines to make, file and distribute copies of recorded documents.
  • Calculated and remitted state sales tax, service and other charges.
  • Maintained control log of vehicle certificates of origin and titles, using CVR and Cyberdrive IL.
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts and updated account balances.
  • Stayed up-to-date on IN and IL laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
  • Informed customers by mail or telephone of additional steps needed to obtain licenses.
  • Maintained fiscal records and accounts.
  • Performed routine data entry or document management.

Customer Service Representative

Bureau Of Motor Vehicles
Crown Point, IN
06.2010 - 11.2016

Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Administered drive examinations.
  • Administered tests for various licenses and completed transactions for issuing of permits.
  • Maintained 99% accuracy rate on transactions while providing fast and efficient service.
  • Filing, scanning, and copying of customer information.
  • Cash management of individual drawer.
  • Entered title and vehicle information into database.
  • Received and processed paperwork for titles, new license plates and renewals.
  • Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.

Education

Associate of Science - General

Ivy Tech Community College
Gary, IN

High School Diploma -

Griffith Senior High School
Griffith, IN
06.2002

Skills

  • Optical Needs Assessment
  • Patient History Documentation
  • Supply and Equipment Ordering
  • Work Order Preparations
  • Prescription Evaluation
  • Personnel Scheduling
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Administrative Support
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Clerical Support

Certification

  • CPO Certified-October 2020-2023

Timeline

Optical Manager

EyeCare Express
07.2021 - Current

Optician

Moses Eyecare Centers
02.2020 - 07.2021

Front Desk Receptionist

LTF Eye Clinic
11.2018 - 01.2019

Title Clerk

JD Byrider
12.2017 - 07.2018

Customer Service Representative

Bureau Of Motor Vehicles
06.2010 - 11.2016

Associate of Science - General

Ivy Tech Community College

High School Diploma -

Griffith Senior High School
  • CPO Certified-October 2020-2023

Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint

Proficient in Microsoft Word/Powerpoint

Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint

Proficient in Microsoft Word/Powerpoint

Shannon SuttonOptical Manager