VERONICA BLAEUER
Career Objective
Certified optician with 20+ years experience in the optical
retail field and office management. Seeking to apply my knowledge and experience in a challenging and rewarding environment that is looking for a detail oriented team player. Contact
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338 Applegrove Lane
Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
Certifications
ABO Certified Optician
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Experience
Mar 2006 - Present
CERTIFIED OPTICIAN/OFFICE MANAGER
Hollister Optometric Center, Santa Barbara, CA
Schedule clients for appointments; conduct vision field pre-tests on equipment such as an autorefractor, and the Oculus EasyField C; assist clients with frame selection, take measurements needed for lens style, place orders for completed glasses and contacts for clients.
Order frames from 10-12 nationally-known frame companies, maintain adequate stock of frames and trial contacts, maintain/order office supplies
(to include doctor's charts, prescription pads, lens cleaner and cloths), as well as janitorial supplies.
Authorize and bill insurances companies, experience with VSP, MES, and EyeMed. Also perform general billing (receivable/payable) duties as office manager. Train new staff assistants in their job duties.
Familiar with Vision Source buying group and Essilor products. Jan 2001 - Apr 2005
RETAIL MANAGER/BUYER
Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory, Santa Barbara, CA
Assist customers with all aspects of frame selection, styling, fitting and purchasing.
Supervised associates and instilled a positive attitude customer service and sales.
Assisted owner with the selection, purchasing, and pricing of frame inventory. Updated and maintained all stock and merchandise.
Prepare deposits and reports along with other management duties.
Received "Employee of the Year" award and was Top Sales Associate.