Manager Quality Control

COREY D ARRINGTON

*** ***** **** ***** 678-***-****

Covington, Georgia 30016 ***************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Skilled Lab and District Technical Manager with over 20 years experience in the optical field. Expert Lab Manager who is client focused and people oriented. Highly motivated self-starter skilled in managing and operating an Optical Lab. Detail-oriented problem solver with extensive experience and expertise in equipment maintenance and repair.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EYEMART EXPRESS, Tuscaloosa, AL Oct 2011-Present

Lab Manager

• Utilize both managerial skills and knowledge of safety and procedures to ensure that the lab operates smoothly

• Schedule and manage lab staff

• Order and monitor supplies for lab

• Responsible all aspects of the lab including equipment maintenance and repair

• Train lab techs and assistants on the correct use of lab equipment

• Mentor and discipline staff

VISIONWORKS, Atlanta, GA Apr 2008-Oct 2011

District Technical Manager & Lab Manager

• Trained lab managers

• Audited labs to ensure they were operating under SOP

• Provided reports for upper management

• Operated as lab manager for 1 store

• Manufactured eyeglasses

• Edged lenses

• Mentored and disciplined staff

• Ordered supplies for lab

• Acted as District Technical Manager to 5 labs

• Repaired and maintained equipment for all 5 labs

NATIONAL VISION, Lawrenceville, GA Dec 2006-Apr 2008

Bench Supervisor

• Managed team leads, workloads, and distribution for the bench department

• Provided reports to management regarding production figures and breakages

• Monitored the levels of job quality

• Ensured that jobs were processed correctly and in a timely manner

• Assisted in training new and current associates

• Communicated with other team leads to resolve department issues

• Repaired and maintained equipment and ordered supplies

• Created and maintained a positive rapport with my team

SOUTHERN OPTICAL, Norcross, GA Feb 2006-Dec 2006

Lab Technician

• Manufactured eyeglasses

• Assembled rimless drills

• Executed quality control inspections

• Performed finish work

PEARLE VISION, Kennesaw, GA July 2003-Feb 2006

Lab Manager

• Managed lab inside retail establishment

• Processed lab orders

• Read prescription specifications

• Selected standard blanks and marked them for grinding

• Operated a lens grinder

• Operated a lens polisher

• Double-checked the work of grinding machines

• Cut lenses and beveled the edges to fit the frames

• Assembled lenses and frame parts into finished pairs of glasses

• Inspected the final product for quality and accuracy

• Performed quality control inspections

EDUCATION

1989-1990 Southern Institute, Birmingham, Alabama

1985-1989 Woodlawn High School, Diploma

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Optronics 6E, 7E, and Gerber equipment repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Windows 7 & XP, Internet navigation

Forklift Operator

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Wahouma Youth League Football Coach

Dizzy Dean Youth League T-Ball Coach

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