14 years of experience in the Optical Industry, up to date with the NCLE & ABO certifications. Florida Board Optician Certified. Goal and detail oriented. Fluent in Spanish and English.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lic Multi-Site
Usv Optical Inc
Hialeah, FL
01.2022 - Current
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.
Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions and offered excellent customer service to increase satisfaction.
Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and used [Tool] to assist with final fitting.
Operated lensometers to orient and mark uncut lenses for eyeglasses.
Recorded [Type] measures accurately and placed orders with eyeglass manufacturers.
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.
Managed check-in and check-out procedures, verified patient information and submitted lens orders.
Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear and care for eyeglasses.
Helped clients try on and select new frames and recommended lens options to meet specific needs.
Completed facial measurements such as temple length, bridge size and vertex distance.
Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
Ability to explain things clearly.
General Manager Administration
Gera Group LLC
Miami, FL
10.2020 - Current
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
Optical Manager, Licensed
Usv Optical Inc
Miami, FL
01.2017 - 10.2020
Oversaw optician apprentice program to teach upcoming professionals valuable skills with real-world applications.
Recorded measurements, adjusted eye wear, and made changes based on customer feedback.
Supervised and managed opticians using feedback, constructive conversations, and leading daily activities on sales floor.
Enforced HR policies and procedures to continually meet customer expectations and promote store productivity.
Explained prescriptions, optical terminology, and products to customers.
Checked finished eye wear to maintain optical standards, customer requirements, and special requests.
Developed incentives, achieving sales targets to increase revenue.