Hi, I am an experienced lab tech, manager and optician with over 26 years in the optical field. Although I am gainfully employed at this time I would love to get back to what I really love, lab work, manufacturing, and equipment repair. I have worked almost every field and niche in the industry but this is where I excel and really take pride in myself.

Please take a look at my resume and respond, I would love to talk to you.

Thank you for your time Ric Andrews




Ric Andrews
3478 Cherry Ave
Finleyville, PA, 15332
(724) 348-5520
ricandrews@msn.com



Career Objective
I am aspired for securing an ideal position that will utilize all my relevant expertise and knowledge in the optical field.



Professional Expertise
Repaired, Calibrated and Collimated various optical and navigational equipment for the US NAVY, including Telescopes, Periscopes, Rangefinders, and more.
Many years experience in all corners of the optical field, including sales, lab production, equipment repair, stocking, billing, safety and management.
High level of computer knowledge in programming, repair, operating, and networking.



Professional Background
1986 to 1992 US NAVY Opticalman - Hawaii, California.
Repaired, Calibrate and Collimated various optical and navigational equipment for the US NAVY, including Telescopes, Periscopes, Rangefinders, and more.
Served as shipboard firefighter and divisional safety officer.
1990 to 2007 Lenscrafters - Hawaii, California, Pennsylvania
Served all functions as a lab technician working on all equipment surface and finish production.
Lead Technician - managed job flow, production, quality, and training in a high paced lab environment.
Laboratory Manager - controlled scheduling, recruitment, and personnel management.
Served as a regional Equipment repair specialist in San Francisco region.
2007 to Present Optician, Optical Specialist - Pennsylvania
Manage full spectrum of running an optical retail practice including, sales, billing, collections, and stock control.
Work as a an Optical specialist to assist Doctors preparing and organize patients for appointments.
Perform visual field and auto refracting tests for patients at practice.










Academic Backgroundand Career Highlights
Opticalman "A" School United States NAVY
ABO and NCLE certified since 1991
Created a polycarb waste hardening system, and other machinery modifications used nationwide by Lenscrafters.
Helped manufacture and create custom eyewear used for "The Matrix" sequels filmed in Emeryville California.
Helped test and evaluate experimental laboratory equipment for Sola, Gerber, and Lenscrafters