Professional Affairs Consultant

• Apr 2022 - Present

Assisting Independent Optical Businesses in Professional and Clinical issues around a best in class Contact lens fitting, dry eye management and dry eye product portfolio. Specialising in EDOF design lenses, myopia management and multifocal lenses. Assisting Independent Optical Businesses in Professional and Clinical issues around a best in class Contact lens fitting, dry eye management and dry eye product portfolio. Specialising in EDOF design lenses, myopia management and multifocal lenses.

VCT, Optometry Dept, Contact Lens Tutor

• Sep 2013 - Present

Visiting Clinical Tutor, Contact Lens Clinic

• Oct 2013 - Present

Supervising Second and Third Year Optometry Students in all areas of Contact Lens Practice, when they see patients. Also mentoring in areas of effective record keeping, clinical governance, compliance and safety to practice. Covering soft, gas permeable fittings, aftercare routines and initial visits. Supervising Second and Third Year Optometry Students in all areas of Contact Lens Practice, when they see patients. Also mentoring in areas of effective record keeping, clinical governance, compliance and safety to practice. Covering soft, gas permeable fittings, aftercare routines and initial visits.

Contact Lens Optician, Dispensing Optician, Trainer

• Feb 1997 - Present

A former Store manager in a High Profile Flagship business, far exceeding sales budgets, customer satisfaction scores, noninated for The Optician Dispensing Practice of the Year. A Strong staff team, with low turnover. Senior dispensing Optician, responsible for ensuring our customers receive the very best in expert advice, exceptional care, and value driven products. I help advise optical consultants, liase with optomertrists regarding contact lens patients and use my previous managerial experience to help the leadership team develop a sales driven focused enviromnent. Show less

Senior Practical Examiner

• Jul 1995 - Present

Examining Dispensing Students in their PQE or FQE practical examinations. This covers the very broad spectrum of topics required for the examinations, such as frame and facial measurements, focimetry, hand neutralisation, tints, industrial wear, SOA, pathology, communication skills, case records, problem solving and prescription analysis. Examining Dispensing Students in their PQE or FQE practical examinations. This covers the very broad spectrum of topics required for the examinations, such as frame and facial measurements, focimetry, hand neutralisation, tints, industrial wear, SOA, pathology, communication skills, case records, problem solving and prescription analysis.

Distance Learning Tutor

• Sep 2001 - Present

Marking and assessing Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Contact lens students over a 32 week period in a distance learning format. Every week, looking through their coursework and assignments, giving feedback, advice and further information to assist their work. This is done in collaboration with their in-practice supervisor to ensure both theory and practical competencies are met prior to sitting exams. The students, as well as getting weekly feedback has a twice yearly report on their progress, and how improvement can be made. Show less

Practice Manager, Dispensing Optician, Contact lens Optician, Boots Opticians

• Dec 1992 - Present

Practice Manager, Dispensing and Contact Lens Optician, ABDO Examiner and Distance Learning Tutor Practice Manager, Dispensing and Contact Lens Optician, ABDO Examiner and Distance Learning Tutor

Sales

• Oct 2014 - 2022

Promoting new and innovating products to the Independent Optical market. Sales and Customer Support. Promoting new and innovating products to the Independent Optical market. Sales and Customer Support.

Covid-19 Reigonal Test Site Supervisor

• Jun 2020 - Oct 2021

Clinical Training / Product Launch

• May 2013 - Jul 2013

Rolling out the UK product launch of the Dailies Total One disposable contact lens to practitioners in both Independent Practice and Multiples. Demonstrated results of clinical trials, advised ECPs and support staff on the benefits to both Practice and Patients on this great new product. Skills; Presentation Skills Time Management Liaising with Professional and support staff Tailoring presentation to knowledge levels of participants A fantastic opportunity to "see the world from the other side of the consulting room!" really enjoyed meeting so many great people, and further developing my coaching / teaching / training / presenting skill set. Show less

Watford Football Club

• Oct 2005 - Aug 2012

Manage the Corporate Retail Business trade, liasing with Commercial Sales Managers and matchday staff to ensure our Corporate and Executive Clients are able to purchase official Watford FC merchandise during their visit to the ground.. Manage the Corporate Retail Business trade, liasing with Commercial Sales Managers and matchday staff to ensure our Corporate and Executive Clients are able to purchase official Watford FC merchandise during their visit to the ground..

Dolland & Aichison Opticians

• Dec 1987 - Feb 1996

Managed a number of Practices, with the brief of pulling up under-improving stores, stablilising the team, reducing staff turnover and maximizing sales to a cost effective budget. Managed a number of Practices, with the brief of pulling up under-improving stores, stablilising the team, reducing staff turnover and maximizing sales to a cost effective budget.