BRIAN NASH
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H:330-***-**** Cell:330-***-**** E-mail: acrmy2@r.postjobfree.com
SEEKING OPTICIAN POSITION
Self motivated, enthusiastic, dual licensed Optician, 26 years experience in managing retail dispensary, exam pre-testing, sales/service, finishing lab and will increase profitability through sales and purchasing. Managed employees and Doctors. Builds relationships with patients resulting in multiple sales and referrals. Able to work alone, or as part of a team. Accomplished Optician with a proven ability to develop and implement strategies that support business and financial objectives.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Ohio State Spectacle & Contact Lens licensed Optician
September, 1985, NCLE certified
Cuyahoga Community College, Metro Campus
September, 2007 to December 09
Associate degree Optical Technology
Cuyahoga Community College, Metro Campus
Optical Lab Instructor January, 2013- present
Electronics Technology Institute, Cleveland, OH.
September, 1981 to May 1982
Major: Electronics
St. Edward High School, Lakewood, OH.
September, 1997 to May 1981
Computer Skills: MS Word, Excell, Power Point, Internet (research and navigation)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
*North Court Optical, 707 North Court St. Medina, Ohio 44256 330-***-****
February 2010- Present
Position: Owner/ Manager/ Optician
Duties: Listed under “Berea Opticians” on next page.
* Procare Vision, Berea Oh 440-***-****
April, 09- February 2010
Position: Spectacle/ Contact lens Licensed Optician
Duties: Sales and Dispensing of eyewear and contacts
Supervisor: Jim Rump
*Walmart Vision, 3750 W. Market St., Fairlawn, Ohio330-665-4268
April, 2008 to August 2008
Position: Spectacle/ Contact Lens Licensed Optician
Duties: Eye exam pre-testing of patients, Sales and dispensing of
Eyewear and contacts, Final inspection of eyewear
Supervisor: David Eisenbrei
*Broadview Eye Center, 403 E Royalton Rd., Broadview Hts., Ohio
October, 2007 to March 2008
Position:Spectacle/Contact Lens Licensed Optician
Duties: Sales and dispensing of eyewear and contacts, Final inspection
Supervisor: Dr. Nicolette Scott
*Berea Opticians, 102 Front St., Berea, OH
May, 1987 to February, 2007
Position: Owner/Manager, Spectacle and Contact Lens Licensed Optician
Tripled sales in first 5 years through great service, selection and price!
Duties: I. Sales & Dispensing: Trained employees all of the following:
Educated patients on their Rx and lens choices
Took all measurements to order glasses
Fit, adjusted, and repaired frames
Designed sales approach for employees to follow
Insurance billing and coding
Ordered all frames, lenses, contacts, optical equipment, displays
Negotiated discounts and consignments with vendors
II. Manufacturing Products (Finishing Lab)
Neutralized lens
Edged lenses on Ntl. Optronics Horizon III
Hand grooved rimless lenses
Tinted plastic and poly-carb lenses
Assembled and 4-pt. aligned glasses
III. Contacts
Took “K” readings and fit patients with contats
Polished Hard and Gas-perm lenses
Taught patients insertion and removal
Ordered and dispensed all types of contact lens
IV. Employees
Trained apprentices to become licensed Opticians
Hired Doctors and evaluated performance
Held monthly meetings and annual reviews
V. Accounting
All bookkeeping – “Quicken” software
*Vision World, Parmatown Mall, Parma OH
March, 1986 to May, 1987
Position: Licensed Optician
Duties: Sales, finishing lab, and dispensing of eyewear
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Kretch
*Pearle Vision, 19649 Center Ridge Rd., Rocky River OH
February, 1985 to March, 1986
Position: Apprentice Optician graduating to Licensed Optician
Duties: Sales, finishing lab and dispensing of eyewear
Supervisor: Kathy Uhl
*Pearle Vision, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted OH
March, 1982 to September, 1983
Position: Apprentice Optician
Duties: Sales, finishing lab and dispensing of eyewear
Supervisor: Judy Price
PERSONAL DATA
Born July 17, 1963, Married with 3 children
REFERENCES
Judy Price L.D.O. 440-***-****
Rob Schaefer C.P.A.. 216-***-****