Priti Doolabh Email & Phone Number

I am a skilled optometrist with more than 10 years of experience in diagnosis and management of core eye care problems. I aim to deliver a high-quality, comprehensive eye care adult and paediatric patients in a variety of settings. Having seen over 9000 patients during my career has allowed me to hone my craft to ensure a quality experience for the patient. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEIndependent Private Practice Optometrist • Provided expert examination and servicing of various eye conditions across all age groups, including paediatric- and geriatric-specific eye health.• Met all patient requirements, customising spectacles and lenses to particular job functions, lifestyles and budgets. Resolved customer queries, complaints and issues in cases of product failure.• Managed purchasing of frames and ensured good stock turnover; selected fashionable products that balanced quality and affordability. Liaised with brand representatives.• Upskilled front-line staff, increasing designer sales from 30% to 60% of total sales; provided training on all products, including upselling techniques, and mentored team to add value by providing a more holistic eyecare examination experience.• Cut lab costs by 20%, reviewing ordering system and eliminating overpriced products; identified invoice errors from optical lab and met with lab manager to implement customised process and avoid future errors. Some of the key qualities which I try to imbibe are my dedication and hard working attitude to all areas of my job. I have strong interpersonal skills which has allowed me to understand my patients first hand and thereby ensuring I provide them with the eye care they require. I am also a great team player in any organisation that I have worked for. Being part of a set of triplets has allowed me to see different points of view first hand which has developed a uniqueness to the way I execute my craft. Having recently relocated to the UK with a Tier-2 General Visa, I am currently looking to work in a Optometry store. I am currently undertaking the GOC registration process but am open to any opportunity to work as a dispenser and eyewear consultant in interim.

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  University Of Kwazulu-Natal

  Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General