Tamara Lindner Crocker
*** ***** **. ***********, ** 25405 304-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Objective
To use my skills and experiences to help promote, enhance, and exceed company metrics in the optical field. With my abilities
and qualifications in leadership and the optometry field, I would be an outstanding candidate for assisting clients with your
product and services.
Certifications
Spectacle Licensed Optician-Ohio Optical Dispensers Board, #5203533
Certified Optician- American Board of Opticianary, #181427
Regular Member-Opticians Association of Ohio, Since 11/2012
Education
College Credit 1990 Baker College, Flint MI
Major: Accounting
Minor: Business Law
Diploma 1989 Carrollton High school, Saginaw MI
Major: General Education
Skills & Abilities
Management
Managed a high end jewelry store with 2 employees under my supervision. Collections on past due accounts and creation of
new accounts. Scheduling employees along with training new employees. Sales to clients and providing service to existing
clients. Management of inventory of multi-million dollar jewelry and gems.
Managed a retail discount item store with 4 employees under my supervision. Training and hiring of new employees. Daily
cash deposits and balancing. Merchandise management including receiving and stocking, shrink management, and returns.
Sales
Consistently achieving above expectations in sales and add on sales in retail vision center environment.
As Office Manager of retail jewelry store, had proven track record in the sales of jewelry ranging from $100 to over $4000.
Always aware of inventory and current fashion trends in eyewear.
Consultative approach with clients on the selection of frames, lenses, and add on items to give the client an informed and
enjoyable experience. Often requested from repeat clients.
Communication
Helps develop apprentice opticians in understanding the skills needed in becoming a certified optician.
Effectively collaborating with manager and doctor on store issues.
Always recognized as a team player that is not only able to show by example, but to explain to co-workers and employees in
ways the target audience understands.
Leadership
I have always been quick to learn new technologies and able to pass that along to other employees that need help.
Trained those under my leadership in all aspects and functions of the position they held.
Consistently looking at ways to improve store operations to minimize waste and improve the clients experience.
Both co-workers and management have recommended me for Vision Center Manager position if it became available.
Experience
Licensed Optician WalMart 2006-2013
Assistant Manager Dollar General 2005-2006
Office Manager jb robinson Jewelers 1990-1992
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