Optometrist
Resume:
JAMES
ALVAREZ-CARPENTER OD
**** * **** ******, ****** WA .
********@*****.*** .
james-carpenter-131b3a128 .
OBJECTIVE
To deliver outstanding eyecare and be a positive community figure. To be a positive figure within the community, giving back to both society and the profession. To leave the world a better place than I found it! EDUCATION
Doctor of Optometry Michigan College of Optometry AUGUST 2018 – APRIL 2022
Big Rapids, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science Michigan State University SEPTEMBER 2014 – MAY 2018
East Lansing, Michigan
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Pacific Northwest Eye Associates Optometrist Tacoma, Washington AUGUST 2022 – PRESENT
-Manage patient medical eye care including, but not limited to ARMD, DES, POAG, Emergency red eye, DFE, CEE
-Trained workup techs and scribes to maximize patient flow efficiency
-Ordered and interpreted extra testing on HVF, Optos, and Ant/Post OCT
-Performed on call duties including covering hospital call patients Chico Eye Center 4th year Extern Chico, California JANUARY 2022 – MAY 2022
-Comanaged post and pre op patients with optometrist and ophthalmologist
-Hundreds of patient encounters in a highly diverse setting
-Worked closely with pediatric specialist ophthalmologists in post strabismic care Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center 4th year Extern Saginaw, Michigan SEPTEMBER 2021 – JANUARY 2022
-Externship with emphasis on Primary care and Ocular disease
-Direct observation of hundreds of complex ocular disease patients
-Gonioscopy, VF, OCT, Pachymetry, and digital photography performed and interpreted every week
Henry Ford Optimeyes 4th year Extern West Bloomfield, Michigan MAY 2021 – AUGUST 2021
-Optometric externship in Contact lenses, Pediatrics, and Primary care
-“Real–world” scheduling emphasizing quality and efficiency
-Developed community health knowledge and skills
Michigan College of Optometry 2nd/3rd year Intern Big Rapids, Michigan JANUARY 2020 – APRIL 2021
-Provided Primary care, Contact Lens, Pediatric care, and ocular disease exams with a variety of different faculty members
-Performed ancillary and tertiary testing with a variety of different brands of equipment
-Established proficiency and time management skills in data gathering and patient education
Michigan Eye and Contact Lens Ophthalmic Technician Novi, Michigan MAY 2019 – AUGUST 2019
-Performed and interpreted corneal topography and anterior OCT scans
-Fit children and keratoconic patients with scleral contacts
-Fit and performed consultations on Ortho-K patients
-Learned management strategies of a private practice Walmart Eye Center Optometric student internship program Rochester, Michigan MAY 2019 – AUGUST 2019
-Performed and interpreted ancillary testing for patients
-Established good history-taking practices
-Learned business management skills in an optometric and optical context
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Pacific Northwest Eye Associates Optometrist Tacoma, Washington AUGUST 2022 – PRESENT
-Manage patient medical eye care including, but not limited to ARMD, DEE, POAG, Emergency red eye, DFE, CEE
-Trained workup techs and scribes to maximize patient flow efficiency
-Ordered and interpreted extra testing on VF and Ant/Post OCT
-Performed on call duties
Lenscrafters Lab manager and optician Okemos, Michigan OCTOBER 2017 – JULY 2018
-Surfaced and finished optical orders in under an hour
-Ordered stock and special orders through the Luxottica network
-Performed basic optician duties
Michigan State University Immunology teaching aid East Lansing, Michigan SEPTEMBER 2017 – DECEMBER 2017
-Facilitated Q&A sessions for students in regard to weekly lectures
-Wrote questions for review quizzes
University Activities Board Front Desk Receptionist East Lansing, Michigan SEPTEMBER 2017 – MAY 2018
-Managed and scheduled itineraries for a seventy-person company 2
-Established and maintained a professional office and workspace MSU Department of Natural Science Research Assistant East Lansing, Michigan MAY 2017 – AUGUST 2018
-Performed parasite counts on fish samples
-Used professional data recording metrics and techniques SARV Relationship Violence Peer educator East Lansing, Michigan SEPTEMBER 2016 – MAY 2017
-Educated students on the history, definition, and laws of college sexual assault and violence
-Created a conducive learning environment for disinterested students Northville Baseball Association Umpire Northville, Michigan MARCH 2011 – JULY 2014
-Worked as a solo enforcer of rules on belligerent people
-Diffused precarious situations in a respectable and authoritative manner
-Made judgment calls quickly and confidently
HONORS AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
AOA Leadership Institute 2025
Seattle Marathon Ambassador 2025
Young OD of the Year for Optometric Physicians of Washington 2025 ASCO Eye Opener Ambassador
Society of the Year for Optometric Physicians of Washington 2024 Pierce County Optometric Society President Winter 2022- Present Michigan Optometric Association Student of the Year 2021 Eschenbach Low Vision Award
Michigan College of Optometry Student of the Year 2021 Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness Scholarship Recipient 2021 J. Pat Cummings Scholarship Recipient 2021
Paul E. Borton Scholarship Recipient 2021
President of the Michigan Optometric Student Association 2020 Class Representative for the MCO Class of 2022 – Present MCO Student Ambassador 2019 – Present
Dr. Henry R. Racki Optometry Scholarship recipient 2014 President of The Michigan State Pre-Optometry Club 2013 – 2014 Vice President, Biomedical Lab Diagnostics Student Association 2013 – 2014 3
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