Experience

Southern California College of Optometry

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Jul 2020 - Present



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Primary Care Optometry Resident

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Independently examined, diagnosed, and treated patients with various anterior and posterior segment pathologies including uveitis, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disorders • Worked closely and co-managed with ophthalmology department from University of California, San Francisco on daily basis • Rotated and provided direct patient care through specialty clinics including emergency care, specialty contact lens, and low vision • Clinically mentored and taught rotating fourth-year optometry students • Presented continuing education lectures at multiple optometric society meetings and forums Show less



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Optometry Student

  • Mar 2019 - May 2019

• Optometry Student

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2019



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Optometry Student

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018



University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Student Researcher

  • Aug 2016 - May 2018

  • Investigated ocular surface cooling rates between contact lens and non-contact lens wearers using an infrared thermographer under Dr. Meng C. Lin's lab• Analyzed morning and night infrared thermographer videos for corneal temperature extremes

• Equipment Team

  • Sep 2015 - May 2018

  • Completed nightly rounds to stock exam rooms with supplies, perform ophthalmic instrument repair, plan working events, and supported day-to-day clinic operations • Ordered and maintained exam room supplies including items fluorescein, tropicamide, proparicane and cyclopentolate



National Eye Institute (NEI)

• United States
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• T-35 Graduate Research Fellow

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Received National Eye Institute grant for research training program involving ocular surface disease • Trained in evaluating scientific literature, research design and methods, and ethical conduct of science • Explored the relationship between ocular surface cooling area and ocular comfort using FLIR A655sc infrared thermographer under Dr. Meng C. Lin's lab • Received National Eye Institute grant for research training program involving ocular surface disease • Trained in evaluating scientific literature, research design and methods, and ethical conduct of science • Explored the relationship between ocular surface cooling area and ocular comfort using FLIR A655sc infrared thermographer under Dr. Meng C. Lin's lab



Prevent Blindness Northern California & See Well to Learn

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vision Screener

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Scheduled and delivered vision screening services using a portable automated refractor and performed cover test and pupillary light reflex tests to preschools in San Francisco and Oakland • Maintained follow-up with patients and families including ordering and delivery of glasses • Scheduled and delivered vision screening services using a portable automated refractor and performed cover test and pupillary light reflex tests to preschools in San Francisco and Oakland • Maintained follow-up with patients and families including ordering and delivery of glasses



University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Managed and organized lab safety, office and chemical supplies, and technologic equipment for over 20 lab members • Maintained myopia-related guinea pig experiments and colonies to ensure proper documentation for inspection • Managed and organized lab safety, office and chemical supplies, and technologic equipment for over 20 lab members • Maintained myopia-related guinea pig experiments and colonies to ensure proper documentation for inspection



Solano Eyecare Optometric Professionals

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Optician and Optometric Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Performed pre-testing for high-paced private practice such as auto-refraction and visual fields, neutralized lenses with lensometer, and handled scheduling, and insurance billing (VSP and MES) using Compulink • Greeted and assisted patients with frame selections, adjustments, dispensing, and contact lens training • Performed pre-testing for high-paced private practice such as auto-refraction and visual fields, neutralized lenses with lensometer, and handled scheduling, and insurance billing (VSP and MES) using Compulink • Greeted and assisted patients with frame selections, adjustments, dispensing, and contact lens training



Wildsoet Lab

• University of California, Berkeley

• Undergraduate Research Apprentice

  • Jun 2012 - May 2014

  • Measured optokinetic motor response (OKN) in guinea pigs for visual accommodation and myopia induction studies • Analyzed Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) retinal images on chicks • Interpreted ultrasonography data for spacing measurements in the eye correlated to chick age and intraocular pressure • Measured optokinetic motor response (OKN) in guinea pigs for visual accommodation and myopia induction studies • Analyzed Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) retinal images on chicks • Interpreted ultrasonography data for spacing measurements in the eye correlated to chick age and intraocular pressure



Bowie Lab

• University of California, Berkeley

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Analyzed male American Kestrels coloration and patterning for geographic variations • Utilized Photoshop application to measure amounts of black, white, and color plumage • Analyzed male American Kestrels coloration and patterning for geographic variations • Utilized Photoshop application to measure amounts of black, white, and color plumage