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Sarah McFarlane

Retail Assistant at Boots Opticians

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Edinburgh, EH14 5BEMember since July 8, 2026
Customer CareRecord-KeepingConfidentialityFood HygieneSafeguarding
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Customer CareRecord-KeepingConfidentialityFood HygieneSafeguarding

About

Organised, focused, caring, and dedicated while strongly valuing customer care. Excited to transition into a Retail Assistant role with Boots Opticians. Demonstrates an exceptional ability to be a welcoming first point of contact to build warm, positive and constructive relationships with the public.

Proven experience in accurate record-keeping, upholding strict confidentiality, and maintaining physical resources. Particularly curious to undertake the 'Step Into Optics' training programme to develop clinical and technical knowledge and understanding, applying a collaborative mindset and a strong desire to learn to support patients with their eyewear needs and deliver excellent service.

Experience

Early Years Practitioner - Bruntsfield Community Nursery - Edinburgh

(2020-09)

Early Years Practitioner - Holy Corner Community Nursery - Edinburgh

(2017-09 - 2018-06)

Work Coach - Skills Development Scotland - Edinburgh

(2007-09 - 2015-08)

Primary Teacher (Temporary) - City of Edinburgh Council

(2005-04 - 2005-06)

Primary Teacher (Probationary) - East Lothian Council

(2003-08 - 2004-06)

Education

Post Graduate Diploma with Distinction - Career Guidance - Napier University (2006)

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary - University of Edinburgh (2004)

Post Graduate Certificate - Counselling Approaches - University of Edinburgh (2001)

Master of Arts (Honours 2:2) - Psychology - University of Aberdeen (1997)

Skills

Retail Assistant at Boots Opticians

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