Aaron Villarreal
Morgan Hill
Summary
Optometric Technician with strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. Proven ability to assist licensed practitioners in providing high-quality patient care. Proficient in operating industry-standard equipment and conducting tests under the supervision of licensed optometrists.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optical Technician
Your Eye's Image
Morgan Hill
11.2023 - 01.2026
- I am in charge of the front desk.
- Where I will check in patients, dispense orders for glasses and contacts.
- Adjusting glasses to the patient's desire.
- Following up on patient orders and appointments.
- I am also in charge of "pre-testing" patients prior to the exam with the doctor.
- These are Eye exams that will gather basic and vital information for the doctor to be able to examine the patient and help them.
- These tests require the use of medical equipment and data analysis.
- All used to effectively communicate to the Doctor and ensure all details are recorded.
- I will also take retinal photos which is a high resolution image of the back of the eye.
- This to be able to pinpoint potential diseases or deterioration.
- I have worked as a fill-in for years. Joining the staff when shorthanded.Amounting to approximately 2.5 years as a tech and receptionist.
Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager
Dollar Tree
Morgan Hill
08.2021 - 09.2024
- I returned to the company after a change in management and personally unfavorable conditions from my previous employer.
- I returned immediately as an Assistant Store Manager thanks to my history.
- I took on the same responsibilities but at greater levels.
- I would further be trained to work the warehouse as I was only trained to be a sales floor manager.
- With that experience, Just a few months into my return, I would take a temporary position as Store Manager for 3 stores over the course of a year.
- I would oversee everything.
- Having to run the store and train associates.
- The stores I was sent to would be struggling and I was sent to help recover them.
- I led all 3 stores to a 15%-25% increase in sales and productivity in just a few weeks.
- Getting stores back in shape and set for the future.
- I would return to being an Assistant Manager at my original store to stay with my original manager.
- Together making our store a top store for the district.
Estimator, Delivery, Laborer
Rivera's Fine Flooring
Morgan Hill
05.2020 - 07.2021
- I started off as an estimator for this company.
- Traveling to client homes and measuring their flooring to provide an estimate for the services they wanted.
- I would assist clients from beginning to end.
- Assisting in determining the services they wanted and potentially needed.
- To then follow up on decisions as well as review after the job was complete.
- In between assisting several clients daily, I would also drive long distances to pick up materials for active jobs or samples for clients.
- Long work days with the majority of time spent driving.
- As needed, I would unload deliveries by hand as well as partake in demolition and installation of flooring.
Sales floor associate
Region Market
Morgan Hill
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Cross trained in various positions.
- Brought on as cashier.
- Becoming one of the higher ranked cashiers for speed and accuracy.
- I would fill in behind the meat-counter as needed.
- I would assist in stocking shelves and checking every detail including expiration dates and proper pricing.
- I also worked in the produce department.
- Being in charge of receiving orders and taking care of produce both on the sales floor and in reserve.
Education
General Education, Psychology
Gavilan Community College
Gilroy01.2026
Psychology
De Anza Community College
San Jose05.2019
Skills
- Listening and communication
- Patience and acceptance
- Critical thinking
- Research and data analysis
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Patient care
- Finding documentation
- Patient assessment
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Retail operations
- Technical troubleshooting
- Optical software proficiency
- Optical instrument calibration
- Eyeglass repair
- Frame adjustments
- Frame repair specialist
- Frame fitting
- Quality control inspections
- Patient testing
- Diagnostic imaging
Certification
• CPR
• First Aid
• Medication Technician
• First Aid
• Medication Technician
Awards
- Seal of Biliteracy, Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish.
- Honors award, Earned and maintained a 3.7 GPA all throughout High School and continued to maintain it in college.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Learning Russian
- Learning ASL
Timeline
Optical Technician
Your Eye's Image
11.2023 - 01.2026
Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager
Dollar Tree
08.2021 - 09.2024
Estimator, Delivery, Laborer
Rivera's Fine Flooring
05.2020 - 07.2021
Sales floor associate
Region Market
08.2018 - 12.2018
General Education, Psychology
Gavilan Community College
Psychology
De Anza Community College