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RAKHI PATEL

Harrow,Middlesex

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in leadership, relationship building, and client focus. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, complemented by a talent for multi-task management and strategic research and planning. Committed to fostering motivation, positivity, and trustworthiness in all endeavours, with a proven track record in coaching and development. Dedicated to achieving excellence through hard work, reliability, and effective mentoring.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director

First Contact Opticians
Eastcote, Middlesex
05.2025 - Current

Practice Manager

First Contact Opticians
Eastcote, Middlesex
04.2014 - 05.2025

Practice Manager

Boots Opticians Ltd
Harrow, Middlesex
02.2014 - 03.2014

Practice Manager

D&A Opticians/ Boots Opticians Ltd
Uxbridge, Middlesex
04.2010 - 04.2013

Practice Manager

D&A Opticians
Uxbridge, Middlesex
01.2008 - 06.2009

Practice Manager

D&A Opticians
Watford, Hertfordshire
10.2007 - 01.2008

Senior Optical Consultant

D&A Opticians
Sloane Square, London
03.2007 - 10.2007

Team Leader

Boots Opticians
Sedley Place, London
06.2005 - 03.2007

TDO/ Senior Optical Consultant

Boots Opticians Ltd
Regents Street/ Wigmore Street, London
07.2001 - 06.2005

Education

Diploma - Dispensing Optician

City & Islington College/ City University
07.2001 - 06.2001

GNVQ - Advanced Science

Hammersmith & West London College

GNVQ - Foundation Science

Pimlico Sixth Form

GCSE - 10 GCSE's including Maths & English

Pimlico
London

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Client Focus
  • Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Multi-Task Management
  • Research and Planning
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Motivation
  • Positivity
  • Coaching and Development
  • Trustworthiness
  • Hard-working
  • Reliability
  • Effective mentoring

Affiliations

  • When I am not working, I like to spend as much time as I can with family and friends. I absolutely love cooking and enjoy light reading. When I have enough energy, I also enjoy a bit of Kick Boxing.

Timeline

Director

First Contact Opticians
05.2025 - Current

Practice Manager

First Contact Opticians
04.2014 - 05.2025

Practice Manager

Boots Opticians Ltd
02.2014 - 03.2014

Practice Manager

D&A Opticians/ Boots Opticians Ltd
04.2010 - 04.2013

Practice Manager

D&A Opticians
01.2008 - 06.2009

Practice Manager

D&A Opticians
10.2007 - 01.2008

Senior Optical Consultant

D&A Opticians
03.2007 - 10.2007

Team Leader

Boots Opticians
06.2005 - 03.2007

TDO/ Senior Optical Consultant

Boots Opticians Ltd
07.2001 - 06.2005

Diploma - Dispensing Optician

City & Islington College/ City University
07.2001 - 06.2001

GNVQ - Advanced Science

Hammersmith & West London College

GNVQ - Foundation Science

Pimlico Sixth Form

GCSE - 10 GCSE's including Maths & English

Pimlico
RAKHI PATEL