Daren D. Hanson

Daren D. Hanson

Thanks for stopping by my page. As an optical industry professional, I want to bring my experiences in optical dispensing, wholesale lab management and territory sales to a proactive organization with an eye on the future.

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[Daren D. Hanson]
[2501 Ohio Dr. #221  �  Plano �  Texas � 75093]
[214-215-8528 � dhanson79@yahoo.com]
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O B J E C T I V E

An Optical Lens Sales position in an organization seeking a successful track record of generating new accounts, exceeding sales targets and extraordinary customer retention.

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Over 10 years of successful outside business-to-business sales, purchasing, training and laboratory management. Proven ability to motivate and work effectively with persons in retail and lab environments.  A commitment to increase sales and market shares with strong management and negotiating skills. Energetic self-starter with excellent analytical, organizational and new product presentation expertise.

W O R K  H I S T O R Y

Regional Sales Manager � APV Optical Laboratory, Dallas 2007-present
� Effectively manage territory by building strong relationships with customer and laboratory
� Growth through dollar sales, ticket averages, and premium product lines
� Develop new lines of communication between customers and laboratory 
� Work with vendors to drive down costs while driving up sales, promotions
� Formulate better laboratory work flow through hands on demonstrations and techniques learned

Laboratory Supervisor - Southwest Lens Company, Dallas 2006 
�Manage all employees and processes of Quality Control and Finishing Departments
�Maintain all equipment used in department
�Responsible for all employee assessments and new hire training
�Create open lines of communication with existing/new accounts through phone/email/face-to-face meetings
�Educate active accounts� staff on laboratory features, functions, options and issues

General Manager � Eye Care Centers of America 2005-2006 
�Responsible for overall employee and sales objectives in store 
�Oversees all retail and laboratory functions 
�Responsible for the hiring and training of new/existing employees 
�Coordinating with Corporate to deliver company�s promotions/objectives 
�Managing and scheduling of employees 
�Emphasis on quality control and excellent customer service from both retail/lab operations

Territory Sales Representative - Signet Armorlite 2002-2005 
� Responsible for maintaining and growing lens sales in the North Texas, North Louisiana area 
� Product and lens treatment educator and trainer 
� Introducing new products, maintaining and growing wholesale laboratories lens and lens treatment sales 
� Working directly with practice owner and management staff to grow individual practices 
� Coordinates with management and others in sales team to create innovative ideas and concepts to increase sales

Optical Lab Manager � Eye Care Associates of East Texas 1999-2002 
� Responsible for frame/lens ordering, quality control and product returns
� Hiring and training of lab personnel and maintenance of Gerber laboratory equipment 
� Fitting and dispensing of ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic eyewear

Optical Lab Manager � Eye Care Centers of America 1997- 1999 
� Responsible for all surfacing and finishing duties using Gerber equipment 
� Training of lab personnel and maintaining and calibrating lab equipment
� Fitting and dispensing of ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic eyewear

E D U C A T I O N

University of Texas at Tyler, B.S. Business Management 
Tyler Junior College, A.A. Business Administration 
ABO Certified Speaker/Trainer

C O M P U T E R S K I L L S

� Proficient in Windows XP Professional, MS DOS, and most applicable software programs
� All Power Point, Microsoft Office and Internet applications 
� Optical tools and Lab Equipment

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