Experience

Alamo Auto Supply

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr Buyer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• Warehouse Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• Buyer

  • Jul 2019 - Present



CarMax

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Buyer

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2019



Rosetree Crossroads Eyecare

• Optician

  • Aug 2010 - Mar 2013

  Administered and trained staff to perform pre-testing procedures including refraction, puff tonometry, visual acuities, and chief complaints. Improved pricing structure for lenses, contacts, and frames which increased lens sales, yearly contact subscriptions, and second pair purchases.Managed insurance claims, which included obtaining authorizations, billing, and reviewing processed claims. Implemented and taught new sales tactics to increase productivity for premium lens enhancements, which increased sales.



Sunrise Eye Associates

• Optician

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2010

  Managed optical lab by edging lenses, final inspections, keeping lens stock, and maintenance on lab equipment. Taught staff members how to operate laboratory instruments following proper MSDS safety precautions, and how to effectively interpret clients insurance plans, which eliminated inaccuracies and remakes. Maintained responsibility for sales, marketing, and billing. Restructured employee incentives programs, which improved sales and productivity. Headed up weekly optician staff meetings to discuss sales goals, teamwork building, and latest developments in the industry.



LensCrafters

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Technician

  • Aug 2003 - Jan 2010

  Activly coached and trained lab associates to manufacture eyewear following quality manufacturing procedures (QMP), which resulted in 99% one-hour jobs and less than 0.3% lens breakage. Conducted maintenance on laboratory tools and equipment daily, weekly, and monthly. Cross-trained lab assocites on the retail floor, which included using effective sales techniques, portraying complex lens options, and prescription interpretation. Exceeded daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals, which included 100% premium lens, 60% Anti-Glare coatings, 25% second pairs, 20% prescription suns, and 15% multiple pairs.