Hakim Group
Terrilee Tennant is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the optical and e-commerce sectors. Currently serving as a Practice Buddy and Learning and Development Business Partner at Hakim Group since July 2022, Terrilee previously held various roles at Vision Express from September 2004 to July 2022, including E-commerce Team Leader, Assistant Store Manager, Optical Dispenser, and Optical Advisor/Trainee Dispensing Optician. Terrilee's educational background includes a Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Development from Avado (2021-2022), a Higher National Diploma in Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician from Abdo College (2006-2009), a Higher National Diploma in Holistic Health from Lancaster & Morecambe College (2002-2003), an A level in English Language from a 6th form college in Barrow in Furness (2000-2002), and foundational education from Dowdales (1995-2000).
Hakim Group
Being an independent doesn’t mean that you have to go it alone. The Hakim Group is the largest group of independent opticians in the UK and Ireland and is growing rapidly. Over the past 15 years, the Group has developed a unique and innovative approach that has allowed independent practices to flourish, allowing them to maintain their unique individuality whilst enjoying the benefits of a back-office support system. With an award-winning culture at the heart of its success, the Hakim Group was named as Sunday Times’ Best Company to Work For in 2018. In 2019, it was also named as the Scale Up Business of the Year at the national EY awards.