• Faculty position in Department of Ophthalmology • Responsible for technical and operations of busy diagnostic unit • Certified Retina Angiographer • SD & TD OCT's (Spectralis and Stratus) • Responsible for Ophthalmic Sonography • Pediatric (PICU) imaging, Intra-operative Photo and video
• VISX certified refractive laser operator (Star and Intralase)
• Electrophysiology technician (LKC)
• Trained by Gerry Kein - Deland FL • Rapid "Elman" style induction • Shock and hi-speed inductions • Trained in regression and parts techniques • N.G.H. certified
• This is a faculty position in the College • $11 million annual budget
• Directed day-to-day operations of complex clinical/research/educational enterprise.• Directly supervise office staff of 12, Indirectly, Department staff of 100+
• Extensive research, grant component.
• Prepare annual budget • Prepare administrative reports (i.e. administrative, fiscal, Promotion and Tenure, Instructor workload etc)
• Significant involvement with 2 major clinical expansion/construction projects.
• Oversee conversion from legacy to enterprise I.T. system (Peoplesoft).
• Strategic Planning
• Privacy officer
• Data Security Administrator
• 14,000 square foot facility • 4.5 million annual billing • Implemented efficiency monitoring system • Managed significant faculty expansion with limited resources • Lowered employee turnover through team building • Trimmed management hierarchy
• Improved cash flow
• Fostered collegial, open staffing model
Directed efforts of fifteen, including clinical photographers, darkroom/lab, video/cinematographer, and film librarians at world-renowned center of excellence. Very high volume clinical load and intensive academic support effort. While there, stabilized a troubled department, which had 11 previous directors in 10 years, Significantly improved departmental productivity. Reduced employee turnover, increased gross margin through innovative, entrepreneurial activities. Implemented a significant quality assurance program.
Intensive Executive M.B.A. with emphisis in Health Administration and Policy. Strong emphasis on strategic management.
Four year curriculum emphasising studio, fine-art and alternative processes.
Men's Preparatory High School
A Latin-American newspaper story about the Photography Department at Bascom Palme Eye Institute.
An article written for the Journal of Biomedical Photography.
An in-house production for Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. This article highlights the diagnostic photography department Don administrated.
Fellow - Ophthalmic Photographers' Society
Elected "Fellow" to Ophthalmic Photographers' Society in 2008. Fellowship is an honor for service to orgnaization and contribution to the field.
I have a strong interest in Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, especially the integration of CAM into academic and mainstream western practices.
Fine art photography continues to be a passion for me. I have several active projects and have exhibited recently in community art shows.
I am a diversely trained, well experienced health care executive with an extensive background in clinical ophthalmology. With over 30 years of experience - including small business ownership, working in centers of excellence, academic practice, and private practice – I believe I have a firm foundation to build upon. My administrative experience is complimented by a technical understanding, including I.T. systems and particularly, ophthalmic photography, imaging and ultrasound. Currently Seeking New Opportunities I would be delighted to contribute and build with, an innovative and creative organization. I accept challenges, work collaboratively, involve and engage others, and have the highest standards for integrity and trust. Others find that I am dependable, forthright and make a favorable impression. My history as a teacher, lecturer and author may also be of value. Summary of Key Qualifications • M.B.A. with certificate in Health Administration • Department Director in a world class center of excellence • Department Administrator of a nationally regarded academic program • Clinical Administrator of a complex clinical practice • Proven problem solving skills and innovation • Strong presentation skills • Proficient with office suite, and popular graphics programs • Experienced user of PC, Mac and Linux platforms • Strategic management skills
