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
2025.05 - Current
Practice Manager
First Contact Opticians
Eastcote, Middlesex
2014.04 - 2025.05
Practice Manager
Boots Opticians Ltd
Harrow, Middlesex
2014.02 - 2014.03
Practice Manager
D&A Opticians/ Boots Opticians Ltd
Uxbridge, Middlesex
2010.04 - 2013.04
Practice Manager
D&A Opticians
Uxbridge, Middlesex
2008.01 - 2009.06
Practice Manager
D&A Opticians
Watford, Hertfordshire
2007.10 - 2008.01
Senior Optical Consultant
D&A Opticians
Sloane Square, London
2007.03 - 2007.10
Team Leader
Boots Opticians
Sedley Place, London
2005.06 - 2007.03
TDO/ Senior Optical Consultant
Boots Opticians Ltd
Regents Street/ Wigmore Street, London
2001.07 - 2005.06
Education
Diploma - Dispensing Optician
City & Islington College/ City University
2001.07 - 2001.06
GNVQ - Advanced Science
Hammersmith & West London College
GNVQ - Foundation Science
Pimlico Sixth Form
GCSE - 10 GCSE's including Maths & English
Pimlico
LondonSkills
- 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
2025.05 - Current
Practice Manager
First Contact Opticians
2014.04 - 2025.05
Practice Manager
Boots Opticians Ltd
2014.02 - 2014.03
Practice Manager
D&A Opticians/ Boots Opticians Ltd
2010.04 - 2013.04
Practice Manager
D&A Opticians
2008.01 - 2009.06
Practice Manager
D&A Opticians
2007.10 - 2008.01
Senior Optical Consultant
D&A Opticians
2007.03 - 2007.10
Team Leader
Boots Opticians
2005.06 - 2007.03
TDO/ Senior Optical Consultant
Boots Opticians Ltd
2001.07 - 2005.06
Diploma - Dispensing Optician
City & Islington College/ City University
2001.07 - 2001.06
GNVQ - Advanced Science
Hammersmith & West London College
GNVQ - Foundation Science
Pimlico Sixth Form
GCSE - 10 GCSE's including Maths & English
Pimlico