Abdurahman Ajmal

Living in Birmingham
Email: a.ajmaloptical@gmail.com Mobile: 07511406820

Education:
University of Manchester (01/09/2015 – 26/06/2018)
 BSc Optometry (Second Class Honours)
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School (2008-2015)
 A-level grades: AAAc in Biology, Chemistry, Religious Studies and English Literature (AS) respectively.
 GCSE grades: 8 A’s and 4B’s, including Maths (A) and English Language (A).

Employment History / Professional Experience:

Full-time Resident Optometrist, Vision Express Tesco, Ashby-de-la-Zouch (14/10/2019 – 03/01/2022)
 Primary resident straight from being newly qualified for over 2 years – 25 minute testing at a busy
single clinic store. Comfortable with CLs.
 Built an excellent rapport with staff and patients, excel at delivering high quality clinical care,
recommendations and conversion.
Pre-Reg Optometrist, Vision Express Tesco, Ashby-de-la-Zouch (31/07/2018 – 13/10/19)
 Gained vast amounts of contact lens and dispensing experience.
 Able to naturally and confidently build a strong rapport with patients.
Hospital Eye Service, New Cross Hospital, (08/04/2019 – 13/04/2019)
 Shadowed orthoptists, optometrists, specialist nurses and ophthalmologists in varying clinics e.g.
ARC, macula, glaucoma, low vision, uveitis, contact lenses, post-cat, diabetes, orthoptics, paediatrics.
Optical Assistant, Specsavers Opticians West Bromwich, Summer Placement (01/07/2017 – 31/07/2017)
 Confidently handled a range of tasks such as: collections, adjustments, repairs, pre-screening,
dispensing of single vision, bifocal and varifocal spectacles.
Part-time Event Steward, G4S Security (01/07/2016 – 01/06/2018)
 Duties involve delivering excellent customer service, constantly assisting public by answering
general queries. Regularly using initiative developed problem solving skills.

Positions of Responsibility
University of Manchester British Asian Society, Socials and Committee Member (Sept 2016 – April 2017)
 Responsible for helping to plan and organise various events. Enhanced time management and personal
organization skills. Took initiative to participate in many fundraising campaigns with other societies
which have developed my interpersonal skills.
Cricket team captain, Moseley Cricket Club (Jan 2012 - April 2013)
 Led team throughout the season to a successful league campaign, improving my leadership qualities.
Mentor to Year 7s in Sixth Form
 Was able to mould demeanour and manner in order to communicate and connect with younger
children regarding any issues or concerns they may be having.

Extra-curricular
 Reading, swimming and cricket (school and club player). Fluent in English, Urdu and Punjabi.

References available upon request