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Vincent Kibet

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Optical Consultant / Optometric Assistant at Boots Opticians

Hinton, AB

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Boots Opticians
Teesside University London

About

Dedicated and detail-oriented Optical Consultant with hands-on UK clinic experience managing full pre-screening processes and preparing patients for comprehensive eye examinations. Proficient in operating specialized diagnostic equipment like OCT, Optomap, Autorefractor, Non-contact Tonometer, and Visual Field Analyzer, managing electronic patient data, and handling glasses adjustments. Completed Canadian ECA and IELTS, currently seeking a full-time clinic role in a rural Alberta community.

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Attention to detail
  • Bookkeeping
  • Cash handling
  • Clinical care
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • English
  • First Aid
  • Google Workspace
  • Inventory management
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Occupational safety
  • Organization
  • Point-of-sale systems
  • Problem solving
  • Quality assurance
  • Sales
  • Teamwork
  • Time management

Experience

  1. Optical Consultant / Optometric Assistant

    Boots Opticians

    Dec 2024 to Present

    Bracknell, UK

    • Operate pre-screening equipment, including OCT and Optomap retinal imaging, to prepare patients for their eye examinations. • Fit and adjust spectacles manually and using optical tools to ensure correct alignment and a comfortable fit for the customer. • Dispense spectacles and lenses, explaining options like lens materials, coatings, and styles based on the customer's prescription and lifestyle. • Repair damaged eyewear, replacing nose pads, screws, and sides, and reshaping bent frames back to standard alignment. • Order and track eyewear through Acuitas 3 Optometry System, managing the process from initial sale to final collection. • Process NHS applications through the PCSE portal, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with standard regulations. • Manage the daily appointment diary and administrative tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly and on time.

  2. Volunteer Mapping Assistant

    UK Cyber Security Council

    Dec 2023 to Mar 2024

    Remote, UK

    • Conducted a comprehensive analysis of cyber security certifications including the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBoK) Knowledge Areas and recorded findings in Microsoft Excel to further develop the Council’s Certification Framework Tool

  3. Data Administrator

    Symphony Sounds

    Sep 2020 to Sep 2023

    Eldoret, Kenya

    • Ensured accurate input of data into both external and internal contact databases leading to data integrity and consistency across platforms. • Processed all data amendments and updates efficiently, performing regular data cleaning to maintain database accuracy. • Supported internal departments with data requests, both regular and ad hoc via calls, emails, Live chat and Zendesk CRM, thus supporting business objectives. • Ensured all database activities complied with the Data Protection Act of Kenya

Education

  1. Teesside University London

    Master of Science (MSc), Information and Cybersecurity

    London, UK

    2024

    Grade: Distinction ECA Verification: Formally assessed as equivalent to a Canadian Master's Degree.

  2. Moi University

    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Informatics

    Eldoret, Kenya

    2018

    Grade: Second Class Honors