Certified Optician

Ian Ross

*** ***** ****** ***** *****, Clarkston, GA, United States

Clarkston, GA 30021

Phone: 770-***-****

Cell: 762-***-****

E-Mail: *************@*******.***

Career Overview

Highly enthusiastic certified optician with over 15 years of experience in dispensing, retail and finish lab work. I love being on the retail floor and helping and educating patients on the correct frames and lenses that are available for the ultimate benefit for excellent vision.

Core Strengths

Energetic work attitude and Sharp problem solver

Courteous demeanor

Fashion knowledge

Adaptive team player

Telecommunication skills

Top sales performer

Excellent Dispensing skills

Adjusting Proficiency

Knowledge of use of Lensometer

Knowledge of use of Retinal Photography and NCT

Fitting and dispensing of contact lenses

Accomplishments

Received my ABO certification since 1996.

Work Experience

August 2012 to March 2013

Lenscrafters Norcross, GA

Dispensing Optician

Dispenses glasses to patients. Adjusting patients frames to their individual needs. Assisting patients with frame and Lens selections. Using of the Accufit Digital Measuring system in order to take accurate measurements.

August 2000 to December 2005

Embassy Opticians Washington, DC

Dispensing Optician

Assisting patients with frame and lens selection. Dispensed and Adjusted glasses for patients. Verified prescriptions utilizing the lensometer.

December 1995 to June 2000

Medical Eye Center Olney, MD

Dispensing Optician

Assisting patients with frame and lens selection. Adjusting and fitting of completed glasses. Grinding of lenses in finish lab.

March 1992 to September 1995

Hour Eyes Alexandria, VA

Apprentice Optician/ Frame Stylist

Assisted patients with selection of frames and lenses. Helping the the Optometrist with preliminary testing of patients utilizing the Snellen Chart, Tonometer and Retinal Photography Camera. Helping patients with Insertion and Removal of Contact Lenses.

September 1990 to March 1992

Pearle Vision Center Oxon Hill, MD

Frame Stylist

Assisted customers with frame selection and different lens choices. Worked in finish lab grinding lenses for patients. Worked with patients with the insertion and removal of contact lenses. Handled sales and collected monies resulting from sales.

January 1988 to March 1990

Lenscrafters Hyattsville, MD

Frame Stylist

Assisted patients with frame and lens selections. Organized frames by particular vendors. Informed patients on available accessory to highlight their glasses selection.

Educational Background

1997 NO. VA. Community College Apprenticeship Program Alexandria, VA

Opticianry

Attended the Apprenticeship program from 1994-1997. Upon completion of the program took my ABO exam and passed. I have been certified since 1996 and now I am studying to take my NCLE exam and eventually to take my License exam in the very near future.

1984 Samuel J Tilden Brooklyn, NY

High School Diploma General

Coursework in Business, Marketing and Communications

University of MD College Park, MD

Associate of Applied Science Accounting

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