Manager Sales
Resume:
Alejandro Gabriel Varela
aboigf@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
A multi-store optical management position; where I can demonstrate my
abilities in maintaining a profitable and well run operation, with an
emphasis on staff training and focus on maximizing sales by creating
opportunities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Maximizing of office potential thru proper doctor and staff balance,
optimize practice footprint for increased revenue and profit.
Extensive experience within high volume 1 hour full service optical
environments.
Adept on most machinery (optometric, surface, and finishing) including:
Bausch & Lomb, Coburn, Gerber, National Optronics, Santinelli, Ingoh, Weco,
Briot, and many others.
Retail management in optical field increased sales and lowered cost of
goods, while lowering payroll.
Strong training focus, thru constant evaluation of job categories and
productivity, therein.
Owner of a jewelry manufacturing and design company, specializing in
silver.
President for a floor covering company, dealing with commercial and
residential contractors along with retail showroom.
CAPABILITIES
Excel at achieving goals and creating opportunities thru various
techniques.
Astute at analyzing key performance indicators (KPI) as a management tool.
Experienced staff trainer and optical troubleshooter.
Ability to meet labor costs thru payroll adjustments and staff
optimization.
Bi-lingual: Spanish reading, writing, and conversation.
Extensive computer skills all MS Office, VB6 programming, SQL, and
proprietary software packages in optical, flooring, and restaurant fields.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Pearle Vision Express, Houston (Galleria Mall, Humble, The Parks Shops)
General Manager, 2001 - 2004
Super Optical general management, a dispensing optician. Area management
promotion, with charge of 2 locations, concurrently, and oversight of 1
other location.
Today's Vision Willowbrook (Home Office), Houston, TX
General Manager, 2000 - 2001
General management of optometric practice with optical and finish lab.
Multi-department management with staff of 25+. Increased revenue from 2.1 M
to 3.0M within 1 year (with LASIK revenues exceeding 200K not included).
Eyeglass World Express, Leesburg, Fl & Tucson, AZ
General Manager, 1998 - 2000
General management of super optical. Successfully returned Pensacola
location to profitability, within 2 months. Increased Tucson, AZ location
from 360K to 1.6M within one year. Leesburg location insurance
reimbursements increased several fold.
Today's Vision Town & Country, Houston, TX
Dispensing Optician, 1996 - 1998
Sales and lab work in a mid to high end optical chain. Established high
end product both in lenses and frames. 1st years total revenue of 360K
personal sales of 300K.
Las Alamedas, Houston, TX
Bar Manager, 1992 - 1996
Bar management of prestigious high-end Mexican restaurant. Reworked wine
cellar from 16 selections to 56, increased total bottles to 1600,
Contracted with outside source to get a house pour that increased profit by
40%. Increased bar revenues total by 20%. High volume bartending
specialized in margaritas and martinis.
Eyemasters, Houston, TX
Dispensing Optician, 1989 - 1992
Sales, manufacture, and dispensing in "super" optical goods store. I
received a promotion to interim lab manager in only 2 months. Top sales in
store consistently, by focusing on high-end products such as, Cartier.
Day's Optical, Bellaire, TX
Lab Technician, 1988- 1989
Small optical with finishing lab. First trained as lab technician then as
optician.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Economics
Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL
Associate of Arts Degree
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl
Economics, Minor: Computer Science
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Economics, Minor: Knowledge Integration
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