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Ruby Golding

Ipplepen,Devon

Summary

I am a dedicated, hardworking, and multi-skilled Pre-registration optometrist who is full of energy and makes every customer feel valued.

I am passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and helping people maintain healthy vision. Skilled in conducting comprehensive eye exams and experienced in fitting contact lenses and prescribing glasses.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Pre- registration Optometrist

Specsavers Opticians
Torquay, Torbay
08.2024 - Current
  • Performing routine eye tests and providing refractive correct to a range of different patients.
  • Experienced knowledge of all types up to date equipment (OCT).
  • Conducting emergency appointments and overseeing patients with sight-threatening conditions.
  • Identified early signs of eye conditions through detailed analysis of test results, ensuring prompt intervention.
  • Referred critical cases to specialist Ophthalmologists when necessary, facilitating advanced care management.
  • Facilitating various contact lens consultations aimed at maximising patient satisfaction.

Optical assistant

Specsavers Opticians
Torquay
11.2019 - 07.2024
  • Won employee of the month for outstanding sales
  • Trained and supported new members of staff
  • Worked as part of a team to ensure patients care is made a priority
  • Carried out pre-screening and spectacle dispensing effectively, while adapting to patients’ specific lifestyle needs.
  • Working independently to complete a level 3 Ophthalmic Dispensing course, which shows dedication and commitment to my job role
  • Help customers through what could be a stressful time for them, making them feel relaxed and comfortable within an optical environment
  • I have the ability to adapt specific task/tests to patients which suffer from a disability, e.g. sight impaired or hearing loss, which requires quick thinking

Life Dental and Well-Being
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Working on reception where I greet customers and show a high level of customer service
  • Organising diaries and appointments to suit staff and patient requirements

Lemon Jelli Mobile Catering
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Providing excellent customer service whilst serving refreshments on a mobile catering van
  • Took on a managerial role which required effective organisation skills
  • The ability to deal with other members of staff in a professional manner to delegate jobs
  • Remaining calm when working in a busy fast-paced environment and ensuring customer service skills are still maintained.
  • Negotiated and organise pitches with a variety of staff at busy festivals
  • Monitor stock and make specific orders when refreshments are running low.

Education

Bsc (Hons) - Optometry

University of Plymouth
Plymouth
09.2021 - 06.2024

Access to Higher Education Diploma - Science

South Devon College
01.2020 - 01.2021

Level 3 - undefined

Newton Abbot College
01.2017 - 01.2019

Level 2 - GCSE’s

South Dartmoor Community College
01.2012 - 01.2017

Skills

  • Optometric equipment operation
  • Thorough eye examinations
  • Appropriate clinical management of both sight and life threatening conditions
  • Organisation
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service

References

  • Amanda James, Clampit Road, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5UA, Amanda.james@icloud.com
  • Gordon Graham, Specsavers Torquay Willows, Nicholson Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4HY, Gordon.graham@specsavers.com

Timeline

Pre- registration Optometrist

Specsavers Opticians
08.2024 - Current

Bsc (Hons) - Optometry

University of Plymouth
09.2021 - 06.2024

Life Dental and Well-Being
05.2021 - 09.2021

Access to Higher Education Diploma - Science

South Devon College
01.2020 - 01.2021

Optical assistant

Specsavers Opticians
11.2019 - 07.2024

Level 3 - undefined

Newton Abbot College
01.2017 - 01.2019

Lemon Jelli Mobile Catering
02.2016 - 01.2019

Level 2 - GCSE’s

South Dartmoor Community College
01.2012 - 01.2017

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