Russ Devitt

Optical Technician at America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, US

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Credentials

  • OSHA
    OSHA Safety Training Institute
    Apr, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • STEM Certified
    St. Catherine University
    Aug, 2010
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Optical Technician
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      -Assisting with patient care and eye examinations. -Assisting patients in frame and lens selection -Educating patients on the care and maintenance of lenses. Explaining the testing process to patients, preparing them, and administering tests on visual capabilities. -Keeping records notating results of different visual tests. -Performing minor repairs on broken or damaged glasses. -Assisting with patient care and eye examinations. -Assisting patients in frame and lens selection -Educating patients on the care and maintenance of lenses. Explaining the testing process to patients, preparing them, and administering tests on visual capabilities. -Keeping records notating results of different visual tests. -Performing minor repairs on broken or damaged glasses.

  • Greater Chicago Food Depository
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

      Maintain databases of current and past past participants Work one on one with participants to prepare their resume Communicate with former and current participants regarding their status in their job search Work with limited oversight to complete expected tasks in a timely manner Support team in facilitating life skills and job readiness workshops (such as virtual interviewing/ customer service/ mock interviewing/ time management) Maintain student files Maintain databases of current and past past participants Work one on one with participants to prepare their resume Communicate with former and current participants regarding their status in their job search Work with limited oversight to complete expected tasks in a timely manner Support team in facilitating life skills and job readiness workshops (such as virtual interviewing/ customer service/ mock interviewing/ time management) Maintain student files

  • Jewel-Osco
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Bakery Clerk
      • Aug 2020 - Mar 2022

      Ensuring product quality and safety by quickly adapting to rapidly changing protocols Maintaining product consistency by wrapping, boxing, weighing, slicing, finishing, stocking and rotating item as necessary Ensuring pricing scales and printers calculating weights and pricing correctly Precision baking of all product types, varieties, and custom orders by safely loading and unloading ovens, monitoring proper temperatures and durations t Merchandising goods following department and brand guidelines Setting up and assisting cake decorators and bakers with their creations and duties. Training newly-hired employees Leading shifts in the bakery department Completing supply orders Following oral and written instructions provided by the Bakery Manager and Store Managers Show less

  • Montessori Academy of North Hoffman
    • Hoffman Estates, IL
    • Lead Montessori Teacher
      • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

      Developed, implemented and facilitated academically and socially engaging activities for students based on their current developmental level and personal needs Developed strong time management skills, effectively and efficiently completing multiple tasks within set deadlines Created and maintained professional and positive working relationships with the guardians and students Completed continuing education workshops regarding curriculum improvements, student engagement, and professional development Collaborated with professional educators and staff to address student behavior issues and work to create positive solutions Promoted the Montessori vision and objectives by creating appropriate curriculum Adapted quickly to fit into a well-established, complex school and work as part of an existing team Show less

  • ISD 761
    • Lincoln Elementary School
    • Lead Montessori Teacher
      • Aug 2001 - Jun 2018

      Developed, implemented and facilitated academically and socially engaging activities for students based on their current developmental level and personal needs Developed strong time management skills, effectively and efficiently completing multiple tasks within set deadlines Created and maintained professional and positive working relationships with the guardians and students Completed continuing education workshops regarding curriculum improvements, student engagement, and professional development Collaborated with professional educators and staff to address student behavior issues and work to create positive solutions Promoted the Montessori vision and objectives by creating appropriate curriculum Adapted quickly to fit into a well-established, complex school and work as part of an existing team Show less

  • University of Minnesota Beef Extension
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • Extension Specialist
      • Jul 1999 - Aug 1999

      Wrote a weekly newspaper article on a variety of topics including food, gardening, and the home Collaborated with health care professionals to establish corrective measures in various health conditions Conducted classes on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and budget planning Wrote a weekly newspaper article on a variety of topics including food, gardening, and the home Collaborated with health care professionals to establish corrective measures in various health conditions Conducted classes on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and budget planning

  • Minneapolis Public Schools
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Nov 1998 - May 1999

      Taught and implemented lessons prepared by absent teachers .Prepared a running record of the day to leave for returning teacher or next substitute Communicated with parents, other teachers and building administration about progress and concerns Taught and implemented lessons prepared by absent teachers .Prepared a running record of the day to leave for returning teacher or next substitute Communicated with parents, other teachers and building administration about progress and concerns

  • St. Olaf College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Residential Life - Hall Director
      • Aug 1997 - Oct 1998

      Managed student residences, supervising staff of students and professional workers Provided direct leadership for the planning, coordination, and structure of the recruitment and selection processes of student staff Coordinated with other community professionals to provide special programs to residents Acted as a judicial hearing officer for all hall-level violations utilizing an educational and developmental approach Managed student residences, supervising staff of students and professional workers Provided direct leadership for the planning, coordination, and structure of the recruitment and selection processes of student staff Coordinated with other community professionals to provide special programs to residents Acted as a judicial hearing officer for all hall-level violations utilizing an educational and developmental approach

  • University of South Dakota
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Complex Director - Residential Life
      • Aug 1995 - May 1997

      Managed student residences, supervising staff of students and professional workers Provided direct leadership for the planning, coordination, and structure of the recruitment and selection processes of student staff Coordinated with other community professionals to provide special programs to residents Acted as a judicial hearing officer for all hall-level violations utilizing an educational and developmental approach Managed student residences, supervising staff of students and professional workers Provided direct leadership for the planning, coordination, and structure of the recruitment and selection processes of student staff Coordinated with other community professionals to provide special programs to residents Acted as a judicial hearing officer for all hall-level violations utilizing an educational and developmental approach

Education

  • College of St. Catherine
    MS, Montessori Education
    2001 - 2003
  • Minnesota State University, Mankato
    BS, Teaching
    2000 - 2001
  • The University of South Dakota
    Master of Arts, Education Administration
    1995 - 1997
  • South Dakota State University
    Bachelor of Science, Consumer Sciences
    1989 - 1994

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