• Act as team trainer to recently transitioning professionals in the southern Orange County area• Coach approximately 15 professionals monthly on branding, networking, "30-second commercial" techniques, resume critique, and human resource/hiring management interview preparation

Indizen Optical Technologies (IOT) is a worldwide manufacturer of optical lens technologies, specializing in free-form ophthalmic lens designs and software.In the position of Project Manager for Key Accounts, I drove projects to meet and exceed the expectations and timelines of the company’s very important key accounts. I managed and communicated project information and timelines between vendors, accounts and consultants, and between the U.S. team and International team in Madrid.My responsibilities included:•Managing concept to delivery, and installation of new lens designs and software. •Managing clinical trials and performing statistical analyses of trial results. •Troubleshooting of validation lenses to improve manufacturing process control. •Providing technical consultation to customer product teams. •Performing monthly QC analysis and reporting of production lenses. •Authoring technical documents such as white papers, clinical trial protocols, technical specifications and PPT presentations. •Leading weekly status meetings. •Providing technical training to Eye Care Professionals. •Assisting with marketing strategies and providing technical language for marketing materials.•Managing the submission of optical products to vision insurance provider formularies. •Providing support to Director of Technical Services and VP of Sales and Marketing.

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•Performed mechanical, chemical, environmental, optical and impact testing of new materials, processes, designs and technologies•Implemented Operational Excellence Engineering, i.e. Sigma Science (critical thinking, the scientific method, root cause analysis, process mapping, thought mapping, sampling and design of experiments (DOEs), analytical statistics, JMP, etc.) to solve problems•Developed new and improved existing test methodologies to support R&D efforts•Designed test fixtures and apparatus to support new and existing test methods•Wrote and updated technical documentation including Requirement Specifications, Work Instructions and Datasheets•Trained lab staff on existing and new test methods and equipment; maintained training documentation•Managed testing and data collection by Engineering Technicians•Wrote technical reports to communicate test results and findings to management and peers•Performed and supported research studies of new technologies to support blue sky project initiatives•Created Test Plans to support Intellectual Property investigations; performed testing and reported results of testing•Performed special projects as assigned by upper management•Managed outside agencies to develop technical marketing material to support the R&D Lab•Performed PPQ (Pre-performance qualification) tests and DVTs (Design validation tests) on over 200 Oakley eyewear skus and designs•Developed and implemented test protocol for SMU (special make up) eyewear•Honorably selected as an OneSight Ambassador to represent Oakley on a two-week Rx eyewear goodwill clinic in India

•Scrutinized and edited all existing and pending eyewear test methods, ensuring a common format and effective categorization. •Directed references to test origins and industry standards. •Clearly articulated test methods, equipment required, etc.

•Developed and owned product marketing functions, i.e., developed and performed product demonstrations online, both at meetings and at exhibitions / conferences.•Developed and managed product marketing material, newsletters, collateral for product and services, and website content.•Managed relationships with our content partners, including personal trainers, fitness professionals and online fitness portals, including any website related cross-marketing opportunities.•Managed customer relationships with commercial and corporate customers and distributors, including pre- and post-sales support.