Hi, I’m
Scott McCulloch RO
Kemptville,Canada
Summary
Accomplished Sr Manager with a proven track record at Theodore & Pringle Optical, adept in multi-unit management and strategic idea development. Excelled in vendor negotiations and market opportunity analysis, achieving top colleague retention nationwide. Skilled in optical field proficiency and effective team collaboration, I bring innovative solutions and a confident approach to driving success.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Theodore & Pringle Optical
Sr Manager, Optical Operations Eastern Ontario/Atlantic CA
01.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Multi-unit management (23 locations - previously 37)
- Liaisons with Department, Store, and District Managers
- Performance management/development of Colleagues
- Initiated/coordinated proof of concept/innovation projects
- Complete PnL ownership
- Vendor relationships/contract negotiation/legal documents
- New store design/construction
- Dispensary/OD lane/lab equipment procurement
- Responsible for multi-unit labour, COG, GM Rate, Sales targets and EBIT, PnL management and reporting
- Marketing ideas, strategies and implementation
- Independently acquires Opticians and Optometrists
- Top Colleague retention nationwide
Laurier OpticalBarrhaven, Canada
Store Manager/Clinic Manager
11.2002 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Dispensary and doctor’s clinic management
- Controlled cost of goods and payroll expenses
- Full lab fabrication-Various edger, equipment
- Record sales under my management
- Staffing- including scheduling, hiring, and termination of employees
- Selected to represent company in “You Tube” video advertising commercial
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS3oBMzmTFc
Metro-PhotonicsOttawa, Canada
Senior Technician/Supervisor
04.2001 - 09.2002
Job overview
- Establishing an R&D laboratory - Buying plans, acquisition of equipment (photonic process and fabrication), installation, testing and qualification
- Development of a photonic integrated circuit including functionality testing and measurement of critical dimensions
- The result of our Team effort was a world class Dynamic Gain Equalizer/ Eschelle Grating technology contributing to target photonic products
- Designed multi-wafer handling tool replacing 4 single tools- Patented
NORTEL NETWORKSOttawa, Canada
Supervisor
05.1999 - 04.2001
Job overview
- Research and Development Photolithography Technician, Cleave and Facet Coating Supervisor, and ERT/H&S Representative
- Achievements in production, outstanding training and leadership in lithography production process; outstanding results in lithography R&D; and, outstanding Team development/training as Cell Prime for Cleave/facet coating processes
- Oversaw laboratory design/construction and equipment acquisition
- Drafted by Engineering group to start-up company Metrophotonics
Education
SENECA COLLEGE
Opticianry Program
01.2007
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE CO-OP, Ottawa, Ontario
Fibre Optics
01.1999
Skills
- Detail-Oriented Coordination
- Prioritization and Multi-Tasking
- Detail-Oriented Analysis
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Mediation and Conflict Management
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Persuasive Communication
- Innovative Problem Solver
- Strategic Idea Development
- Market Opportunity Analysis
- Analytical Solutions Development
- Culture Development Expertise
- Continuous Learning Practices
- Optical Field Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Highest National Colleague Retention
- Top sales growth 4 years
- Initiated Remote Eye Exam pilot
- Designed small footprint Optical Kiosk
Certification
- Dual Licensed Optician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr Manager, Optical Operations Eastern Ontario/Atlantic CA
Theodore & Pringle Optical
01.2009 - Current
Store Manager/Clinic Manager
Laurier Optical
11.2002 - 01.2009
Senior Technician/Supervisor
Metro-Photonics
04.2001 - 09.2002
Supervisor
NORTEL NETWORKS
05.1999 - 04.2001
- Dual Licensed Optician
SENECA COLLEGE
Opticianry Program
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE CO-OP
Fibre Optics
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