Customer-oriented General Manager with 25 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Work History
Licensed General Manager
America's Best Contact And Eyeglasses
Palmdale, CA
11.2021 - Current
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and schedules.
Developed lasting relationships with customers by providing exceptional customer service.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
Licensed Assistant Manager
Lenscrafters
Valencia, CA
08.2016 - 10.2021
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
Optician
Dr. Matthew Alpert
Woodland Hills, CA
04.2014 - 08.2016
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.
Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
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.
Managed check-in and check-out procedures, verified patient information and submitted lens orders.
Discussed optimal lens, coating and frame recommendations with customers to meet individual needs.
Completed field of vision, OCTs and pachymetry evaluations.
Optician
Antelope Valley Optometric Center
Lancaster, CA
04.2011 - 04.2014
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.
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.
Applied sales and service expertise to promote contacts, glasses, sunglasses and accessories to office customers.
Prepared work orders outlining all specifications for new lenses and frames.
Completed field of vision, OCTs and pachymetry evaluations.
Education
General Education
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
High School Diploma -
San Fernando Valley Academy
Northridge, CA
06.1993
Skills
Customer Service
Hiring and Onboarding
Policy Development and Enforcement
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
Sales Tracking
Certification
Licensed Optician - 2014-current
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Licensed General Manager
America's Best Contact And Eyeglasses
11.2021 - Current
Licensed Assistant Manager
Lenscrafters
08.2016 - 10.2021
Optician
Dr. Matthew Alpert
04.2014 - 08.2016
Optician
Antelope Valley Optometric Center
04.2011 - 04.2014
General Education
Antelope Valley College
High School Diploma -
San Fernando Valley Academy
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