Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Volunteering History
Attributes
References
Timeline
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Celina Relan

GULFVIEW HEIGHTS,SA

Summary

Currently a 5th year Optometry student in final year of University. Employed at OPSM TTP as an optical dispenser as a casual. Have experience in the retail optical industry for more than 3 years from working at Specsavers and OPSM. I aim to employ the skills and experience acquired from working in the optical industry to deliver utmost eye healthcare as an Optometrist.

Age: 23

DOB: 03/12/2000

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Optical Dispenser

OPSM
12.2021 - Current
  • Experience of more than 3 years in dispensing industry as an optical assistant performing single vision, multifocal, bifocal, occupational access lenses dispensing.
  • Frame styling juniors to seniors and experience in fitting frames.
  • Experience in conducting Pre-tests on patients and assisting optometrists with 3 way handover.
  • Competent in adjusting and repairing frames such as replacing nose pads, screw replacements.
  • Empathising with patients in their hardships and providing a safe healthcare service.
  • Knowledge about HICAPS and health funds.
  • Effective communication skills to sell products for patient's benefit.
  • Meet and greet customers and able to solve issues with aid of experience and knowledge gained from uni and at work.
  • Able to apply knowledge from optometry course to answer customers questions or queries.
  • Creating a friendly environment with staff and building rapport with customers.
  • General store maintenance and presentation.
  • Explaining the difference between MF, SV, BF, SVI lenses and as well as different contact lenses.
  • Using IPAD to visually explain the products such as lens types and lens options.
  • Following cleaning, disinfecting and ensuring to maintain COVID safe protocols.

Optical Assistant

Specsavers
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Same skill set applies.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • I demonstrate a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • I learn and adapt quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • I adapt and am proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Most skill set overlaps with my current job at OPSM.

Christmas Casual Shoe Fit Assistant

Shoes N Sox
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Responding to attending customers and incoming telephone calls in an efficient, professional and friendly manner
  • Assisting customers to choose the most efficient and comfortable shoe for their feet
  • Cashier involving exchange of cash and operating hefty transactions at the console
  • Fitting shoe into the customer's feet with appropriate behaviour
  • Communicating effectively with customers and provide them advice regarding the best fit and aware them with product knowledge including any advantages and disadvantages of the product
  • Stock handling and ticket labelling for the stock received
  • Invoice entries, ordering stock and sending stock interstate
  • Worked for prolonged hours when required on busy days.

Casual Console Operator (cashier)

United Petroleum
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Responding to attending customers and incoming telephone calls in an efficient, professional and friendly manner
  • Cashier involving exchange of cash and operating hefty transactions at the console
  • Liaising with customers and staff and assisting customers with products and payment for fuel
  • Invoice entries, stock handling and labelling after the arrival of abundance of stock
  • Participating in the implementation and compliance of store guidelines and procedures regarding fair customer service.

Education

Masters of Optometry Double Degree - Optometry

Flinders University
Adelaide, SA
11.2024

Bachelor of Medical (Vision) Science - Optometry

Flinders University
Bedford Park, SA
12.2022

Modbury High School
12.2018

Accomplishments

  • SACE Certificate for completion of Year 12
  • High Achievement and Outstanding Achievement awards (Year 12)
  • Meritorious Award Winner (Year 12)
  • Excellent Attendance Award (Year 8-12)

Volunteering History



I volunteered to do work experience at Dernancourt primary school in 2016 as part of school requirements. The volunteering involved liaising with subject teachers to identify students' area of weaknesses and providing additional learning resources. Showing leadership and initiative by providing ongoing support to each student through consolidating knowledge to enhance a student's overall understanding of a subject., Effective communication with students to build a positive relationship and foster open dialogue. Identifying student's individual and collective learning needs and planning, preparing and delivering instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning. Creating a collaborative learning environment with students of varying backgrounds while building an atmosphere of respect and rapport.

Attributes

  • Articulate communicator with appreciation for different communication styles and bilingual.
  • Confident and articulate with commended ability to work in a team and independently to achieve the highest outcomes.
  • Consistently able to maintain good relations with others by showing consideration for other people's perspectives through a candid and culturally appropriate demeanour.
  • Demonstrated ability to analysis and problem-solving skills gained through work experience.

References

  • Ms Suzie Fenton, Store Manager at OPSM Tea Tree Plaza, 0409 439 819
  • Mrs Sarah Lowe, Assistant Manager at OPSM Tea Tree Plaza, 0457 744 046
  • Catherine Nguyen, Optometrist at OPSM Tea Tree Plaza, 08 8264 3000

Timeline

Optical Dispenser

OPSM
12.2021 - Current

Optical Assistant

Specsavers
08.2020 - 12.2021

Christmas Casual Shoe Fit Assistant

Shoes N Sox
11.2019 - 02.2020

Casual Console Operator (cashier)

United Petroleum
10.2016 - 04.2017

Masters of Optometry Double Degree - Optometry

Flinders University

Bachelor of Medical (Vision) Science - Optometry

Flinders University

Modbury High School
Celina Relan