- Family have a busy family life
- travel and reading travel books particularly motorbike journals
- reading
- watching sport
JOHN Barras
Chesterfield,Derbyshire
Summary
Motivated Dispensing Optician with strong background in providing top-notch customer service and precise optical solutions. Adept at interpreting prescriptions and fitting lenses to meet individual needs. Skilled in advising patients on suitable eyewear, ensuring optimal vision and comfort. Brings value through excellent communication and commitment to enhancing patient satisfaction.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispensing Optician
Iwear Opticians
Nottingham, Notts
01.2000 - Current
- Delivered technical expertise and guidance on products and applications, ensuring alignment with customers' specific requirements.
- Dispense all types and designs of lens necessary to fulfil patients' requirements.
- Negotiated supplier agreements, securing stable stock levels while optimising costs.
- Coordinated compliance efforts with regulatory bodies, ensuring adherence to legal and statutory requirements to mitigate risk.
- glaze all spectacles including rimless with the exemption of glass lenses.
- cash up and bank.
Dispensing Optician
D I Blow Opticians
Nottingham, Notts
08.1993 - 12.2000
- Managed appointments, efficiently scheduling and reminding clients of upcoming visits to optimise clinic flow.
- Assisted customers in selection of glasses and contact lenses, providing expert advice on fit and style.
- Repaired and adjusted glasses frames, providing a personalised service to meet individual client needs.
- Assisted customers in selecting frames and contact lenses to suit face shape and optical needs.
- Fostered a welcoming environment, greeting customers promptly and making them feel valued.
- Accurately processed customer payments and orders.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
- Processed sales transactions, handled cash, and operated card machines, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Educated customers on appropriate eyewear care to extend product life.
Dispensing Optician
insight optiicans
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
10.1991 - 07.1993
- Assisted customers in selection of glasses and contact lenses, providing expert advice on fit and style.
- Assisted customers in selecting frames and contact lenses to suit face shape and optical needs.
- Repaired and adjusted glasses frames, providing a personalised service to meet individual client needs.
- Promoted special offers and discounts, effectively increasing sales and customer loyalty.
- Adjusted frames to cater to customers' needs and specifications.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of the latest eyewear trends and optical technology to advise customers.
Dispensing Optician
Scrivens
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
02.1990 - 07.1993
- Assisted customers in selection of glasses and contact lenses, providing expert advice on fit and style.
- Repaired and adjusted glasses frames, providing a personalised service to meet individual client needs.
- Assisted customers in selecting frames and contact lenses to suit face shape and optical needs.
- Demonstrated the correct use and care of contact lenses, ensuring customer confidence and satisfaction.
- dispensed and glazed most if not all spectacles dispensed
- Contact lens insertion and removal
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
Dispensing Optician
D & A
Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, Oldham, North West
09.1986 - 01.1990
- Assisted customers in selection of glasses and contact lenses, providing expert advice on fit and style.
- Adjusted frames to cater to customers' needs and specifications.
- Day release to Bradford College one day per week rest in practice, doing most of the above job disciplines with the exception of glazing.
Education
FBDO - FBDO
Bradford College
Bradford01-1990
Maths Physics Chemistry - A - levels
Habergham High
Burnley, LAN01-1982
maths, further maths ,physics chemistry English,f - O-levels
Burnley Grammar School
Burnley, LAN01-1980
Skills
- Optical knowledge
- Product dispensing
- Optical dispensing
- Optical fitting
- Prescription management
- Prescription interpretation
- Visual field testing
- Glaucoma screening
- Frame adjustment
- Bifocal measurements
- Colour perception testing
- Frame repairs
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Ordering supplies
- Customer relationship management
- Customer care
- Customer engagement
- Customer retention
- After-sales service
- Patient care
- Technical communication
- Professional ethics
- Compliance understanding
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient care
- Patient communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Cash handling
- Order processing
- Quality Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Conflict Resolution
- Compliance understanding
Interests
Timeline
Dispensing Optician
Iwear Opticians
01.2000 - Current
Dispensing Optician
D I Blow Opticians
08.1993 - 12.2000
Dispensing Optician
insight optiicans
10.1991 - 07.1993
Dispensing Optician
Scrivens
02.1990 - 07.1993
Dispensing Optician
D & A
09.1986 - 01.1990
FBDO - FBDO
Bradford College
Maths Physics Chemistry - A - levels
Habergham High
maths, further maths ,physics chemistry English,f - O-levels
Burnley Grammar School