Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
License - Status
Languages
Additional Skills
References
Timeline
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Debbie A. Farn

Raymond,AB

Summary

Experienced Optician delivering exceptional service and assistance to customers. Helps in selecting appropriate eye wear and adjusts glasses to meet client needs. Focused and driven with strong attention to detail.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Spec Savers
2022.08 - Current

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Walmart Vision Centre
2019.09 - 2021.09

Optician

Luxottica Retail
2015.09 - 2018.10
  • Pearle Vision, LensCrafters

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Eye Appeal
2014.01 - 2015.10

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Luxottica Retail
2005.08 - 2014.01
  • Superstore Optical, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical

Education

Graduated -

NAIT Optical Sciences
Edmonton, AB
05.2005

Graduated -

Raymond Senior High
Raymond, AB

Skills

  • Optical Dispensing Expertise
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Retail Sales
  • Motivational Skills
  • Insurance Verification and Billing procedures
  • Optical Measurements Accuracy
  • Prescription Interpretation Proficiency
  • Visual acuity testing
  • Frame Selection Assistance & Lens Recommendation Knowledge
  • Time Management Competence
  • Inventory Management Abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities

License - Status

2024-Active

Languages

English

Additional Skills

  • Manage inventory levels, ordering new products as necessary to maintain optimal stock availability.
  • Streamline appointment scheduling processes to minimize wait times and enhance overall patient experience.
  • Utilize industry-specific software programs for efficient management of client records and appointment scheduling.
  • Maintain a clean and organized optical dispensary, ensuring efficiency in daily operations.
  • Conduct quality control checks on incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of prescription lenses to uphold high standards of care.
  • Educate patients on proper eyewear care techniques, prolonging the lifespan of their glasses or contact lenses.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by providing personalized eyewear recommendations and adjustments.
  • Regularly attend continuing education seminars to stay current on industry trends and advancements in optical technology.
  • Assist patients in selecting frames that met their aesthetic preferences and budget requirements.
  • Perform comprehensive measurements for accurate eyewear prescriptions, ensuring optimal visual clarity for patients.
  • Calibrate seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Educat patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
  • Aid patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
  • Measur patients' faces for bridge, eye size, and temple length to select comfortable frames.
  • Suggest optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
  • Operate lensometers to orient and mark uncut lenses for eyeglasses.
  • Discuss optimal lens, coating, and frame recommendations with customers to meet individual needs.
  • Perform basic vision testing for new patients.

References

  • Alexia Olsen, (430)795-6070
  • Lynn Chanda, (403)795-2020

Timeline

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Spec Savers
2022.08 - Current

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Walmart Vision Centre
2019.09 - 2021.09

Optician

Luxottica Retail
2015.09 - 2018.10

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Eye Appeal
2014.01 - 2015.10

Licensed Dispensing Optician

Luxottica Retail
2005.08 - 2014.01

Graduated -

NAIT Optical Sciences

Graduated -

Raymond Senior High
Debbie A. Farn