Painting/printmaking
William Richardson
Optometry Student/ Optical Assistant
Jersey,United Kingdom
Summary
Eager and young optometry student with a passion for working at an independent practice. During my CLIP year, I aim to develop confidence and reliability in my practice. Previous experience in hospitality, retail, and practice settings has honed my skills as an effective communicator with exceptional interpersonal abilities. This has enabled me to build strong connections with patients and colleagues. I will bring an engaging personality and a collaborative work ethic to the practice
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Optical Assistant
Howard’s Opticians
St Helier, Jersey Channel Islands
06.2024 - Current
- Worked as an optical assistant
- Gained experience in the dispensing and CL/spectacle lens ordering process
- Improved my etiquette in practice
- Learned proper patient record-keeping
Uni-placement
Specsavers
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Observed the routine of the practice, the responsibilities of different roles in the practice
- Improved my interpersonal communication skills and clinical etiquette
- Sat in with registered optometrists, gaining deeper insight into the clinical process
Kitchen Porter
Colleens Café
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Food sales
- Customer care management
- Improved problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Improved performance under stress
- Start and end-of-day procedures
Participant
World Challenge
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Thrived in both leadership and team roles
- Developed greater understanding and empathy for other cultures
- Roles of fiscal responsibility
- Community work
Sales Assistant
CADEM
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Stocktaking
- Computer administration
- Stock presentation/organization
- Operation of specialist machinery
- Merchandise production
Education
M.Optom -
University of Plymouth
Plymouth, United Kingdom 01.2023 - 01.2027
Skills
- Clear Communication Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational Skillset
- Problem-solving
- Eye examination
- Contact lens fitting
- Slit lamp
- Focimetry
- Cross-Functional Team Participation
Other Skills And Interests
Level 2 RYA Power-boating and nautical navigation, The Grace Trust - cooking and serving meals for people in need., Painting/printmaking, Amateur graphic design, Science fiction/fantasy novels, Tabletop roleplaying games (D&D), Amateur dramatics, Karate (brown belt), Pool, Hiking, Roller-skating, Musical Theatre Group, Nerf Soc, OPSOC
Interests
Amateur graphic design
Science fiction/ fantasy novels
Tabletop roleplaying games(D&D)
Amateur dramatics
Timeline
Optical Assistant
Howard’s Opticians
06.2024 - Current
Uni-placement
Specsavers
11.2023 - 11.2023
Participant
World Challenge
07.2023 - 08.2023
M.Optom -
University of Plymouth
01.2023 - 01.2027
Kitchen Porter
Colleens Café
06.2022 - 09.2023
Sales Assistant
CADEM
06.2021 - 08.2021
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