SONIA FORTUNATO
Burke, VA ***15
(Home Phone) 703-***-****
(Cell Phone) 571-***-****
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Summary
Excellent, well educated Optician looking to obtain a fulltime position in Northern Virginia/DC area. Bilingual (Spanish) quick learner with proven optical, office, & organization skills.
Major Accomplishments
License Optician
ABO Certified Optician
Completed Optician Program at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA).
Experience
Quadrant
Optician (04/09/2012- present)
Experienced Sales professional proficient with high quality optical & ophthalmic product knowledge.
Facilitated Patient Adjustments and troubleshooting when dispensing optical products.
Performed routine Neutralization procedures according to ANSI standards prior to Dispensing in order to ensure high quality/defect-free products.
Experienced with Visioffice equipment.
Performed general front office duties on a daily basis and very familiar with the OFFICEMATE Program.
MyEyeDr, Burke VA
Head Optician and Sales Associate (2011- 04/05/2012)
Experienced Sales professional proficient with high quality optical & ophthalmic product knowledge.
Facilitated Patient Adjustments and troubleshooting when dispensing optical products.
Performed routine Neutralization procedures according to ANSI standards prior to Dispensing in order to ensure high quality/defect-free products.
Assisted Doctors with various tasks, including administration of dilation drops and customer contact lens instruction & care.
Performed general front office duties on a daily basis such as: Completing Sales transactions, Preparing/ Filing patient charts, Office Computer Back-up tasks (OPTO & OFFICEMATE Programs), and handling Client / Phone Appointments.
Optometric Eye Care Associates, P.C., Burke VA
Head Optician / Lab Manager / Ordering of Ophthalmic Products (2005 - 2011)
Experienced Sales professional proficient with high quality optical & ophthalmic product knowledge.
Performed routine Neutralization procedures according to ANSI standards prior to Dispensing in order to ensure high quality/defect-free products.
Facilitated Patient Adjustments and troubleshooting when dispensing optical products.
Managed & responsible for Lab Operations. Experienced with Edging optical lenses, neutralizing eyewear, & lab organization. Able to multi-task between Lab/Sales duties effectively.
Assisted Doctors with various tasks, including administration of dilation drops and customer contact lens instruction & care.
Performed general front office duties on a daily basis such as: Completing Sales transactions, Preparing/ Filing patient charts, Office Computer Back-up tasks (OPTO Program), and handling Client / Phone Appointments.
Drs. Paquin and Panner’s Office, Manassas VA
Head Optician / Frame Buyer / Ordering of Ophthalmic Products (2000 - 2005)
Experienced Sales professional proficient with high quality optical & ophthalmic product knowledge.
Performed Preliminary tests prior to Doctor examinations.
Performed routine Neutralization procedures according to ANSI standards prior to Dispensing in order to ensure high quality/defect-free products.
Facilitated Patient Adjustments and troubleshooting when dispensing optical products
Managed & responsible for Lab Operations. Experienced with Edging optical lenses, neutralizing eyewear, & lab organization. Able to multi-task between Lab/Sales duties effectively.
Lead Buyer of ophthalmic devices/frames chosen for the office. Worked with various reputable vendors that led to the decision and selection of all ophthalmic inventory.
Assisted Doctors with various tasks, including administration of dilation drops and customer contact lens instruction & care.
Performed general front office duties on a daily basis such as: Completing Sales transactions, Preparing/ Filing patient charts, Office Computer Back-up tasks (OPTO Program), and handling Client / Phone Appointments.
Dr. Otto, Manassas VA
Optometric Technician (1998 - 2000)
Assisted Doctor staff with the administration of dilation drops, performing preliminary tests on patients, contact lens instruction/care, translating for Spanish speaking patients, & general office troubleshooting.
Performed many front desk and office duties on a daily basis such as: Appointment confirmations, completing office transactions, preparing and filing patient records, data entry of insurance claims, and general phone duties.
Education
Virginia State Licensed Optician *Pending
Targeting to complete Practical exam for State license *Nov 2011
Richmond VA
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) 2001-2007
Optician Program
Annandale VA
Stonewall Jackson High School 1998
High School Diploma
Manassas VA
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