Valerie L. Dyer
Marietta, Georgia 30067
Cell: 770-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Possess over 25 years of successful public service and business experience.
Outstanding interpersonal skills; excellent written/oral communication skills; strong
organization; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
LensCrafters: Developed Curriculum for Apprentice Optician Program (2005).
Implementation of Eyewear Fashion Show (2 006). Ideas for lowering remakes were
incorporated into the National Remake Reduction Program (1996). Selected as an
Associate Orientation Trainer for the region (1998).
Delta Airlines: Received Spirit of Delta Award during Flight Attendant Training (1999).
W orked on numerous special assignments including being selected for the "Dream
Team" in August 2003.
American Airlines: Received the Professional Flight Attendant Award (1993).
MWR: Received the Sustained Superior Performance Award (1983). Was nominated for
Homestead AFB Woman of the Year (1983). Increased utilization of recreation facilities
50 percent through effective marketing programs.
EDUCATION/Certification
LDOA # 000017
ABO Certified, #166886
BA, Journalism, Florida Southern College
EMPLOYMENT
Optician
Dispensing optician for a fast-paced practice specializing in high
end frames and cutting edge lens technology. In charge
of purchasing/selecting frame lines for the optical dispensary. Knowledgeable
with all major vision insurance plans including: VSP, Eyemed, VCP and
Superior Vision.
Eyes On Providence: 2013 - Present
Wildwood EyeCare: 2006 - 2013
Retail Management/Supervisory
Responsible for preparing staff schedules; payroll; recruiting; associate
training/development;establishing /achieving store goals; inventory control;
merchandising; sales; customer relations; special events/marketing.
LensCrafters, Manager: 9/2004 – 10/2006; and 3/1996- 4/1999 (recruited)
Cache, Assistant Manager: 6/1995-3/1996 (recruited)
Coach, Assistant Manager: 8/1994-6/1995
Luby’s Cafeterias, Assistant Manager: 1/1994-5/1994
Airline Industry, Flight Attendant
Flew an average of 80 hours per month as the On-Board-Leader.
Responsible for all aspects of customer service onboard the aircraft
including: emergency drills; first aid ( CPR certified); in-flight service.
Delta Airlines: 6/1999 – Furloughed 9/2003
American Airlines: 9/1989 – 11/1993
Eastern Airlines: 5/1984-9/1989
Marketing/Public Relations
Responsibilities included public relations, marketing, advertising, promotions, public
speaking. Provided research, writing and layouts for newsletters, magazines and
brochures. Wrote radio copy and press releases. Created and executed special events.
HomesteadAFB/MWR, Public Affairs Specialist: 6/1982-1/1984 (recruited)
Homestead AFB Credit Union, Marketing Director: 7/1980-6/1982
Flanigan’s Enterprises, Advertising Director: 1/1979-7/1980
Administrative
W orked for a variety of companies during and after college (including the work -study
program at Florida Southern College). Duties varied but included: typing,filing, phones.
1972-1979