ALAN J. GORMAN, O.D.
Shreveport, LA 71101
mailto:**************@*****.***
Cellular 318-***-****
Profile Hands-on and diverse sales and marketing, consulting, R&D,
finance, and project management experience in various aspects
of the healthcare industry. Recognized for effectively
establishing and implementing medical operations and
high-level technical and automated solutions. Accomplished
professional with proven track record of success in
consistently exceeding established targets and performance
expectations. Motivated and focused; maintained high
standards of quality to ensure productivity, attention to
detail, and adherence to strict deadlines. Developed positive
relationships with all levels of staff and clients to achieve
goals in team-oriented environments. Excellent communication
and presentation skills in conveying key information and
overall objectives clearly and effectively.
Experience
10/83 - 08/85 THE OPTICAL LIBRARY - Dallas, TX
Owner/Founder
Designed, developed, owned and operated a high fashion
optical
inventory management, laboratory, advertising and marketing.
03/88 -12/06 HEALTH ACCESS SYSTEMS
Owner/Founder
Oversaw operations and managed various high-level projects.
1 Created and managed community outreach program and
co-management referral system for volume-oriented
ophthalmology practice.
2 Established guidelines and generated contracts for
attorney approval, adhering to Medicare safe harbor
regulations.
3 Conceived, implemented, and coordinated self-supportive,
multidisciplinary health care network to promote health
awareness through free screenings and public education.
4 Utilized transportation system for referrals on detected
and existing conditions to participating network area health
care professionals.
5 Received endorsement from Assistant State Director of
AARP.
6 Developed and launched independent, medically-focused
dispensing ophthalmic practice, including budget
administration, growth projects, and statistical analysis.
7 Networked with optometrists and ophthalmologist.
8 Provided service to patients requiring eye health care
following screenings from Health Access.
9 Consulted with/trained optometrists on maximizing
collections from Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers
through insurance coding and bill design.
10 Identified needs related to reimbursement for optometry
by third party payers.
11 Developed, built, and maintained computer systems,
including training of healthcare and non-healthcare staff.
12 Oversaw design and assembly of computer systems for
companies in various industries, including real estate,
architectural, medical, and advertising.
13 Conducted training of clients on software and hardware
use.
07/97 - EDDY PHILIPPE & ASSOCIATES
Present Consultant
Supported R&D and commercial software development in
domestic and international ophthalmic and optometric markets.
Utilized knowledge of Physiological Optics, Diagnostic
Instrumentation, Surgical Procedures, Clinical Networked
Databases, and user-friendly Graphical User Interface design.
07/01 - 08/02 EYESYS VISION, INC.
Contract Project and Service Manager/Clinical Research
Associate
Assisted with restart of corneal topography hardware and
software manufacturer. Promoted sales of Service Agreements
to generate initial operating capital and new/manufactured
topography equipment and computers. Wrote contracts and
marketing materials.
Performed repair of topographers and computers and provided
support for customers via telephone. Created specifications
for redesign of software interface and board-level updates on
handheld Vista and desktop topography Model 2000 systems,
improving functionality and user friendliness.
09/91 - 08/93 EYESYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Monitored and adhered to clinical protocols for corneal
topography hardware and software manufacturer. Evaluated
existing projects on refractive surgery and contact lens
design. Managed corneal topography and topical ophthalmic
pharmaceutical research projects, including conceptualization
and protocol writing. Actively participated in professional
seminars and co-authored articles published in trade
journals. Collaborated with software engineering department
to develop user interface for Windows software program.
Attended professional trade shows to communicate and
demonstrate clinical applications of topography. Researched
development of system focused on typing and cross-matching
corneas at eye banks to improve quality of surgical
techniques and results.
07/85 - 07/01 GARY R. TYLOCK, MD
Optometrist
Established operations for contact lens department for
practice recognized as one of the highest volume refractive
surgical practices domestically. Responsible for routine eye
exams, contact lens fittings, and pre and postoperative
cataract care. Computer consultant.
Dr. Eugene Chen & Associates
05/09-01/12 Optometrist
Perform refractions, contact lens fittings, diagnose and
treated pathology.
Education SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY - Memphis, TN
Doctor of Optometry
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - Tallahassee, FL
Biology Major and Psychology Minor
Professional American Optometric Association
Affiliations
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