Pamela Cuevas
Chicago, IL *****
*********************@***********.***
Work Experience
Optician
Walmart-Hodgkins, IL
• Assisted customers in selecting appropriate eyewear based on prescription, lifestyle, and fashion preferences
• Utilized advanced diagnostic equipment to measure and record accurate lens specifications for optimal vision correction
• Provided personalized recommendations for lens materials, coatings, and frame styles to enhance comfort and functionality
• Performed precise frame adjustments, repairs, and fittings to ensure proper alignment and comfortable wear
• Educated patients on proper contact lens insertion, removal techniques, care instructions, and hygiene practices
• Collaborated with ophthalmologists to interpret prescriptions accurately for the fabrication of custom lenses
• Maintained detailed records of patient information including medical history, prescriptions issued/ renewed using electronic health record systems (EHR)
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations regarding patient privacy (HIPAA) during all interactions and transactions
Customer Service Call Center Representative
Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning-Bedford Park, IL
• Handled a high volume of inbound customer calls, averaging XX calls per day
• Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and offering product information
• Consistently met or exceeded individual performance metrics including call quality, average handle time, and customer satisfaction ratings
• Maintained a positive attitude during challenging interactions with upset or irate customers, de- escalating situations effectively
• Was chosen employee of the month after working there a month
• Cross trained in call center, dispatch and finance Optical Manager
Hinsdale Lake Optics-Hinsdale, IL
August 2018 to July 2020
• Managed daily operations of optical store, overseeing a team of 2 employees
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery of inventory
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations regarding eyewear prescriptions, fittings, and customer privacy
• Oversaw visual merchandising efforts to create an appealing store layout that maximized product visibility and drove sales conversion rates
• Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, conducting regular audits to prevent stock shortages or overstock situations
• Served as a point of contact for escalated customer issues ensuring prompt resolution
• Monitored industry trends including fashion styles, lens technologies etc. ensuring the store's offerings remained competitive
• Managed inventory levels to optimize product availability while minimizing carrying costs
• Collaborated with optometrists to ensure accurate prescription fulfillment and exceptional customer service experiences
• Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy of eyewear orders and minimize returns or exchanges
Education
General (High School)
Queen of Peace-Burbank, IL
General Education (College)
Morraine Valley Community College-Palos Hills, IL
Skills
• Optical experience
• Computer operation
• Retail sales
• Patient care
• Insurance verification
• Sales
• Medical billing
• Medical records
• Computer skills
• Office experience
• HIPAA
• Medical office experience
• Organizational skills
• Data entry
• Customer service