Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
References
Timeline
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Ellen Gogineni

Ellen Gogineni

Visakhapatnam

Summary

Detail-oriented and customer-focused optometrist with 4.5 years of experience providing comprehensive eye care services in both clinical and retail settings.

Skilled in conducting thorough eye examinations, diagnosing visual disorders, prescribing corrective lenses, dispensing contact lenses and recommending personalized eye wear solutions.

Seeking an opportunity to utilize my expertise in delivering exceptional patient care and driving business growth within a retail-focused optometry practice.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Optometrist

GKB Opticals
Visakhapatnam
01.2022 - 04.2024

Perform thorough eye examinations, including refraction,and Slitlamp examination.

Prescribe and fit contact lenses based on patient's visual needs, lifestyle, and ocular health considerations.

Provide guidance on proper contact lens usage, hygiene practices, and follow- up care to ensure optimal comfort and vision correction.

Assist patients in selecting eyeglasses frames, lenses, and lens coatings that suit their individual style, prescription.

Ensure accurate measurements and fittings to optimize visual performance and satisfaction.

Engage patients in personalized consultations to recommend eye wear solutions tailored to their preferences and needs.

Upsell premium lens options, coatings, and index to enhance visual comfort and performance.

Track and meet individual sales targets by effectively communicating product benefits and value propositions to customers.

Collaborate with team members to achieve overall store sales targets and performance objectives.

Participate in promotional & marketing events, by conducting eye camps to increase sales volume.

Provide personalized attention and assistance to customers, addressing their inquiries, concerns, and eyecare needs with professionalism and empathy.

Ensure a positive and memorable shopping experience by delivering attentive service, resolving issues promptly, and always striving to exceed customer expectations.

Provide feedback and insights to management on customer preferences,market trends, and product demand to optimize inventory selection and merchandising strategies.

Oversee store operations, including inventory management for both frames and contact lenses, and customer service.

Address any operational issues or challenges that may arise, implementing solutions to enhance store performance.

Optometrist

Himalaya Optical
Visakhapatanam
10.2020 - 07.2021

Conducting Comprehensive Eye Examinations.

Prescribing and Dispensing Contact Lenses.

Eyewear Selection and Dispensing.

Meeting Individual Sales Targets.

Contributing to Store Targets.

Delivering Exceptional Customer Service

Optometrist

Lawrence and Mayo
Visakhapatnam
03.2019 - 09.2020

Perform thorough eye examinations, including refraction, visual acuity testing. Evaluate ocular health and refer to hospital if needed.

Prescribe and fit contact lenses based on patient's visual needs, lifestyle, and ocular health considerations.

Provide guidance on proper contact lens usage, hygiene practices, and follow- up care to ensure optimal comfort and vision correction.

Assist patients in selecting eyeglasses frames, lenses, and lens coatings that suit their individual style, prescription.

Ensure accurate measurements and fittings to optimize visual performance and satisfaction.

Engage patients in personalized consultations to recommend eye wear solutions tailored to their preferences and needs.

Upsell premium lens options, coatings, and index to enhance visual comfort and performance.

Track and meet individual sales targets by effectively communicating product benefits and value propositions to customers.

Collaborate with team members to achieve overall store sales targets and performance objectives.

Participate in promotional & marketing events, by conducting eye camps to increase sales volume.

Provide personalized attention and assistance to customers, addressing their inquiries, concerns, and eyecare needs with professionalism and empathy.

Ensure a positive and memorable shopping experience by delivering attentive service, resolving issues promptly, and always striving to exceed customer expectations.

Optical Assistant(Part Time)

Specsavers
London
04.2018 - 01.2019

Conducted comprehensive eye health screenings and pre-testing procedures, and auto - retinal images.

Assisted optometrists and opticians in dispensing and fitting eye wear, including frames, lenses to meet patient needs and preferences.

Provided personalized assistance to customers in selecting eye wear products, offering guidance on frame styles, lens options, and lens coatings.

Engaged in sales activities, including product demonstration, upselling, and promoting optical services and customer satisfaction.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor in Optometry

Sankara College of Optometry
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Intermediate -

Sri Chaitanya Junior College
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
03-2011

10th - SSC -

Bhashyam Public School
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
05-2009

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • to be able to work with precision
  • an ability to put nervous patients at ease
  • to be able to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks
  • to be able to adapt to new equipment and techniques
  • to be well organized
  • Eye examinations
  • Contact lenses prescription & Dispensing
  • Contact lenses teach
  • Patient Counseling
  • Records Management
  • Patient evaluations
  • Practice Management
  • Records Maintenance
  • Eyeglasses adjustments & alignments

Affiliations

• Participated in camps organized at various schools and corporate work places in Bangalore and Andhra Pradesh.

• Actively participated in cultural functions in the college.

• Participated in conferences like COVD and many conferences

• Registered member of Optometry Council of Registration (OCI)

• Supported in creating awareness on eye donation and how refractive errors can lead to blindness

• Screening in Special population like kids with ADHD, Autism, Mentally Challenged people.

• Attended City, University of London for few modules and clinics for Retina, Glaucoma, Low-vision, Introduction to research methods and applied data analysis, Critical and thinking in Ophthalmic practise.

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Kannada
Beginner (A1)
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Optometrist

GKB Opticals
01.2022 - 04.2024

Optometrist

Himalaya Optical
10.2020 - 07.2021

Optometrist

Lawrence and Mayo
03.2019 - 09.2020

Optical Assistant(Part Time)

Specsavers
04.2018 - 01.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor in Optometry

Sankara College of Optometry

Intermediate -

Sri Chaitanya Junior College

10th - SSC -

Bhashyam Public School
Ellen Gogineni