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Sana Halima Ahmed

Keighley,West Yorkshire

Summary

Dedicated trainee optometrist that would like to gain the experience and skills needed to adapt further into the setting and deliver professional patient care. Obtain a position that enables me to build on my career and abilities in this field.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Pre-Registration Optometrist

Specsavers Opticians
Skipton, North Yorkshire
07.2024 - Current
  • Supervised work-based training under the guidance of an experienced optometrist to gain the practical skills needed.
  • Diagnosed ocular diseases, injuries and disorders, leading to timely treatment initiation.
  • Prescribed corrective lenses after thorough examination, enhancing visual acuity.
  • Managed appointment schedules efficiently whilst maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction.
  • Referred critical cases to specialist Ophthalmologists when necessary, facilitating advanced care management.

Optical Assistant

Specsavers Opticians
Skipton, North Yorkshire
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • A British multinational optical retail firm. Hold the rewarding role of an optical assistant at this store.
  • Being the Face of Specsavers, providing expert advice and meeting customer needs of all kinds.
  • Involved in handover of patient to optometrist after pre-test conducted. Promoting offers to patients.
  • Vital in supporting and reassuring customers through clear communication.

Sales Assistant

Cavendish Mobiles
Keighley, West Yorkshire
06.2021 - 08.2021

A mobile phone repair retail business. Engaging with customers and welcoming into the store. Listening to customers needs and giving them advice about product info and promotions. Handling and processing payments as well as answering customers' calls. Ensuring all Point of Sale was up to date.

Volunteer Optical Assistant

Knowle Park Opticians
Keighley, West Yorkshire
05.2020 - 07.2020

A local private Opticians. Work experience as an Optical Assistant and receptionist at this practice. Welcoming patients into the practice being their first point of contact. Organising and updating patients records, organising frame display cabinets and helping patients select correct frames. Fulfilling all duties expected of a receptionist. Shadowed the optometrist on consultations with patients.

Volunteer Shop Assistant

Sue Ryder Charity Shop
Keighley, West Yorkshire
06.2019 - 09.2019

A social enterprise raising money from mainly donated goods. Completed tasks assigned by supervisor and maintained professionalism throughout. Assisted and served customers to the highest standard. Processing, sorting, pricing and hanging stock as well as, operating the till and giving customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

University of Bradford
Bradford
06.2021

A-Levels - Biology

Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton
2020

A-Levels - Psychology

Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton
2020

A-Levels - Chemistry

Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton
2020

Bachelor of Science - Optometry

University of Bradford
Bradford
10.2021 - 05.2024

GCSEs -

University Academy Keighley
Keighley
07.2018

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Organised
  • Practical
  • Interest and Motivation for improvement of one's health
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Pre-Registration Optometrist

Specsavers Opticians
07.2024 - Current

Optical Assistant

Specsavers Opticians
07.2022 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Optometry

University of Bradford
10.2021 - 05.2024

Sales Assistant

Cavendish Mobiles
06.2021 - 08.2021

Volunteer Optical Assistant

Knowle Park Opticians
05.2020 - 07.2020

Volunteer Shop Assistant

Sue Ryder Charity Shop
06.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

University of Bradford

A-Levels - Biology

Skipton Girls' High School

A-Levels - Psychology

Skipton Girls' High School

A-Levels - Chemistry

Skipton Girls' High School

GCSEs -

University Academy Keighley
Sana Halima Ahmed