1. 20235 Sugar Gum Road  Riverside, CA 92508  517-214-4385/951-653-2982  jladere@gmail.com
AMES D. LADERE, ABOC, NCLEC
OPTICALMANAGEMENTEXPERT
Seasoned, detail-oriented professional with extensive training, field knowledge, and business acumen. Possesses a
background of proven career growth as well as regular team buildingsuccess. Equipped with an analytical approach and
a persuasive attitude coupled with an impressive skillet including multitasking, time management, and interpersonal
abilities. Areas of Expertise include:
 Management  Sales & Marketing  Instruction
 Business Operations  Staff Training & Development  Contract Negotiation
 Needs Assessment
 Inventory Control
 Patient Care  Vendor Relations
EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
EYE-C-YOU OPTOMETRY, INC.  Riverside, CA  April 2010 – April 2015
VICE PRESIDENT
Entrusted with managing the start-up of a new office including securing an office space, overseeing construction
relations, contracting with frame/lens vendors, taking care of the lease and loans, and establishing business hours.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Achieved an impressive sales increase from $80,000 to $800,000 annually in just 4 short years with the practice.
 Utilized strong leadership ability to successfully hire, train, and mentor all staff members.
 Improve processes consistently by analyzing office productivity, profitability, and profit/losses.
 Maintained positive inventory controls
 Developed new vendor contracts and relationships to improve processes and profitability.
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SUMMIT COLLEGE  Colton, CA  October 2013 – Present
OPTICAL PROFESSOR
Play a key role in the school’s Optical Dispensing Program as the primary Instructor.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Implement hands-on knowledge and experience to further all students’ success through a careful revamping of the
entire training program.
 Influenced multiple students to learn and grow through the careful preparation of all teaching materials.
 Ensured cohesive curriculum which includes HIPAA, Lifestyle Dispensing, patient care, contact fittings, medical
law/ethics, and business management.
WALMART STORES, INC. – VISION CENTER  Bentonville, AR  April 1999 – April 2010
DISTRICT MANAGER
Safeguarded successful daily work flow by monitoring the quality of patient care.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Earned a spot in the 2% Club for Managers who drove sales and profits annually.
 Spearheaded company initiatives and sales programs while recruiting new staff, management and hourly alike.
 Earned promotion from the Store Manager position to a District Manager position covering various locations
simultaneously.
 Constantly achieved excellent inventory control audits.
CERTIFICATIONS
AMERICAN BOARD OF OPTICIANRY (ABOC) [Certification# 141152]
NATIONAL CONTACT LENS EXAMINERS (NCLEC) [Certification# 141152]
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