Conor Davidson

• Became fully qualified Optometrist on the 6th of February 2026 (employed as pre-registration Optometrist prior to this).
• Transferred to Specsavers Dundee from Specsavers Stirling, performing the same role and responsibilities outlined below.
• Gained invaluable experience adapting to the processes of another practice, as well as learning from and collaborating with a new team of optometrists.
• Saw an even wider range of pathology, enhanced my ability to manage patients with diverse needs/ disabilities and created management plans for a wider range of conditions.

• Performed comprehensive eye examinations to assess ocular health and visual acuity.
• Utilised OCT scans, automated perimetry, both Goldmann & Perkins Tonometers and other advanced optical equipment to accurately monitor and detect ocular pathology.
• Utilised visual aids and accessible language to ensure patients understand their ocular health and visual requirements.
• Utilised clear communication and active listening to i create comprehensible and effective management plans for a range of ocular health conditions.
• Referred and supported patients requiring referral to ophthalmology for numerous urgent and sight threatening conditions.
• Advised patients on a wide range of corrective lenses/ contact lenses, actively involving patients in discussions to ensure they could always make informed decisions regarding the best options available to them to optimise their vision and ocular health.

• Transferred to the practice from Specsavers Byres road.
• Learned from the expertise of a new team of dispensing opticians and optical assistants, allowing me to improve my ability to outline the benefits of corrective lenses/ contact lenses to patients.
• Gained invaluable expert guidance from various dispensing opticians and optical assistants, allowing me to develop my proficiency with spectacle repairs/ adjustments.
• Developed dispensing problem solving skills allowing me to effectively assist patients by identifying and rectifying issues caused by errors in measurements, glazing, lens choice or refraction.

Welcomed patients to the practice, handled bookings, repaired frames, dispensed all types of frames including single vision and varifocal lenses, gave contact lens teaches/ advice, and conducted full pre-test examinations including auto refractor, non-contact tonometer, visual fields, OCT and photos.

In charge of organising tuition in after school groups for children in both primary school and secondary who are socially, educationally, or economically disadvantaged, as well as providing one on one tuition in home visits.

• This role required strong communication and management skills to engage with and support students with often complex learning or behavioural issues.
• The role also required strong independent planning and organisational skills in order to prepare and conduct effective lessons or group activties.

Assisting teachers with lessons, or independently conducting lessons for sections of, or the entirety of, the class.

• Encouraged student interaction in group activities, maintaining sensitivity to various special needs requirements.
• Utilised visual aids and classroom displays to support engaging lesson delivery and enhance student understanding.

• Handled cash and card payments with accuracy.
• Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
• Managed customer complaints with prompt, mutually beneficial resolutions.

· Achieved recognition in sales school for outstanding sales performance while operating as an independent sales agent.

· Generated significant sales of educational supplies through proactive door-to-door strategies in a challenging environment requiring self-assurance and confidence.

· Successful sales required the ability to build immediate rapport with new potential customers with diverse personalities and needs.

• Handled cash and card payments with accuracy.
• Built strong rapport with customers through exceptional communication and relationship-building.

Research Diver:

• Involved in marine, coral and benthic data gathering.
• Promoting sustainable fishing practices through engagement with local fishing villages.

• Served high volumes of guests in a fast-paced service environment with exceptional customer care and rapport.

Involved in various duties including: serving meals, recreational activities, helping care assistants and chatting to residents.