Camas, WA, United States
Phernell Walker, MBA, ABOM, LDO, NCLEC is a renowned, sought-after international speaker. Anyone who meets Phernell knows optics and business is his passion. Phernell authored the textbook Pure Optics, which is used in several optometry and opticianry colleges. He is a Past Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmic Optics at Pacific University College of Optometry. Phernell is an International Optician Association Top Four Opticians in the World (2024, 2023) and one of only a few hundred people to earn a Master's in Ophthalmic Optics. He serves on the board of directors for the American Board of Opticianry, Opticon (Co-Chair), and the Opticians Association of America. He is the Vice President of Optometric Relations at VSP Eyefinity. His educational achievements include an MBA, a BS in Business, and an AS in Ophthalmic Optics. Awards include; the Joesph Bruneni Award from the Association and Schools and Colleges of Optometry, Beverly Myers Award in Ophthalmic Optics, NAO Educator of the Year, and the Helen Keller Benefactor Award for his work in optics.
708 - MBA Methods to Frame Inventory Management
Friday, February 28, 2025
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM EST
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718 - Career Essentials: Insider Hacks Every Optician Needs to Succeed
Saturday, March 1, 2025
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
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720 - Here’s the Spectacles (Problem), Give Me the Solution
Saturday, March 1, 2025
10:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST
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725 - What is Binocular Vision and What Affects It?
Saturday, March 1, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Disclosure(s): 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) ()