I specialise in dispensing both unusual and regular optical frames with prescription lenses of all types to consumers who bring their prescriptions. I offer a personal service and a 'one on one' experience at a time to suit the customer by appointment. A stock in excess of a thousand frames ensures genuine choice, which coupled with a fair and transparent pricing policy satisfies the discerning spectacle wearer. I also offer a bespoke frame service, meaning I can offer specifically manufactured frames to each customer individual requirements. My emphasis is on quality of both advice and product, and a determination to ensure the customer departs with a pair of well made glasses that both fit and look good.

Responsibility for International European Sales business in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Russia. Personal circumstances meant a return to the UK for domicile purposes was necessary, and a position was offered in Scandinavia and Finland for Ophthalmic Equipment sales, plus a management role in handling Stereo Optical (a Coburn division) Chicago's sales in Europe.

Initially hired as Lens Salesman, promoted to General Manager 1979. Called on Lens manufacturing companies selling lenses, semi-finished only, having disposed of unprofitable uncut lens business. This product line tied in well with Coburn's Equipment Parts and Supplies business. There was some success.

One of three sales appointments to start the Ophthalmic division of B & L, I eventually managed the entire UK sales operation after the two other appointments left. This was my first foray into specialist Ophthalmic Sales, calling on lens manufacturing laboratories selling finished and semi-finished lenses.

Territory Sales Manager, one of ten covering the UK. Salesman of the year 1973. Interest kindled in the eyecare genre. Company taken over, subsequently owned by Boots.

Over The Counter ( OTC) Medicine sales territory managed.