718 - Career Essentials: Insider Hacks Every Optician Needs to Succeed

Saturday, March 1, 2025

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST

Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 403

CE Hours: 2

Moderator(s)

Joy Gibb, ABOC

Woods Cross, UT, United States

Panelist(s)

Mile Brujic, OD

BOWLING GREEN, OH, United States
Kayla Ashlee, ABOC, NCLE

Boise, ID, United States
Phernell Walker, II, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC

Camas, WA, United States
Bill J. Gerber, BA, ABOC, NCLE

Solana Beach, CA, United States

Brought to you by the National Academy of Opticianry and SECO International.

Have you ever wanted to know the secrets of seasoned veterans in the industry? This course will give attendees an opportunity to hear from some of the most respected and experienced voices in the industry and will be sharing their best hacks and tips for success in your career and practice.

Learning Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:

Utilize tried and tested ways for frame adjustments
Define ways to make eyeglass repairs easier
Describe lens designs and materials
Create a plan for advancement in their career
Define the importance of mentorship and education
Develop efficiencies in the practice to enhance the patient experience

Disclosure(s):

Joy Gibb, ABOC: No financial relationships to disclose

Mile Brujic, OD: Multiple: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Consulting Fees (), Independent Contractor (including contracted research) (), Researcher (grant funding or other support) (), Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) ()

Kayla Ashlee, ABOC, NCLE: Spexy, LLC: Ownership Interest (stocks, stock options, patent or other intellectual property or other ownership interest excluding diversified mutual funds) ()

Phernell Walker, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC, II: Pure Optics, LLC: Ownership Interest (stocks, stock options, patent or other intellectual property or other ownership interest excluding diversified mutual funds) (); VSP Eyefinity: Employee (paid via salary or other compensation such as stock options) ()

Bill J. Gerber, BA, ABOC, NCLE: Omg Optical Marketing Group Inc: Employee (paid via salary or other compensation such as stock options) ()