Position:
Oculoplactics, Aesthetics , Refractive, and Cataract surgery specialist at Vance Thompson Vision
Location:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area
Work:
Vance Thompson Vision
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area since Apr 2013
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Oculoplactics, Aesthetics , Refractive, and Cataract surgery specialist
LCA-Vision: Visium Eye Institute/Lasik Plus
- Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area May 2011 - Mar 2013
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Vice-President of Strategic Initiatives
LCA Vision
- Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Aug 2005 - Mar 2013
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Vice-President of Optometric Affairs
LCA-Vision: Lasik Plus
- Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Aug 2005 - May 2011
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Vice President of Operations
LCA-Vision: Lasik Plus
- Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Nov 1999 - Aug 2005
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Optometrist
Advanced Eye Care Center
Aug 1998 - Nov 1999
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Owner/Optometrist
Education:
Illinois College of Optometry 1993 - 1997
OD, optometry
The University of South Dakota 1989 - 1993
BS, Biology
Skills:
Patient Satisfaction, New Business Development, Ophthalmology, P&L, Budget Management, Budgeting, Negotiation, Operations Management, Customer Relations, Strategic Planning
Interests:
Career development, travel, golfing, scuba diving
Honor & Awards:
Awarded for achievement, professionalism and leadership, including:
o Optometric Business Innovators - Practice Management (2011)
o Who's Who honored member of executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs (2010-1011)
o Project management leadership: Eyemaginations, Blink, Aesthetics, Optical/Retail, Electronic Health Records, and Business Expansion (2010)
o Leadership Service Award with Project Integrity (2009)
o Outstanding Leadership Award (2008)
o Outstanding Leadership/IntraLase National Rollout Program (2007-08)
o Center of Excellence (2008)
o Medical Advisory Board Special Recognition (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
o Optometrist of the Year (2000-2001)
Led Minneapolis region to industry growth leadership, with recognition for:
o Best revenue growth (2000-2001) and Best OI (2000-2001)
o Best revenue and volume growth (2003)
o Best WOM (2003)
o Best revenue growth and referrals (2004)
o Best overall performance (2004)