America's Best
Industry: Retail company
DescriptionAmerica's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses is a discount provider of eye examinations, eyeglasses and contact lenses, with over 400 retail locations in the United States as of 2014. From 2005 to 2014, America's Best was a division of National Vision, a privately held portfolio company owned by Berkshire Partners. Customer service: 1 (800) 411-1162 Founded: 1997 Related brands: Vision Center, Eyeglass World, The Optical Shoppe (inside Fred Meyer), Optical Center Parent organization: National Vision Holdings Inc
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America's Best Employees
Authorized Marketing Services March 1983 - Present
America's Best 1993 - 2001
Century City 1979 - 1982
Skills
Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Pleadings, Document Review, Legal Research, Courts, Legal Documents, Legal Advice, Document Drafting, Criminal Law, Wordperfect, Dispute Resolution, Paralegals, Appeals, Personal Injury..., Legal Discovery, Time Matters, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Litigation Support, Litigation, Trials, Depositions, Medical Malpractice, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Product Liability, Hearings, Torts, Legal Issues, Business Litigation, Wrongful Death, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Administrative Law, Arbitration, Automobile Accidents, Breach Of Contract, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, Insurance Law, Litigation Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Research
Education
InnerCity Cultural 1970 — 1972
Certificate, Theater Arts
UC Berkeley 1962 — 1968
JD (pending), Civil/Criminal Law
Merritt Jr. College, Oakland, CA 1961 — 1963
Merritt Jr. College, Oakland, CA, Pre-Law Studies, Music
Cook County Health and Hospitals System May 2013 - Present
Cook County Health and Hospitals System July 2009 - May 2013
Ultra Foods June 2008 - November 2008
America's Best August 2007 - August 2008
City of Chicago, City Clerk's Office May 2007 - August 2007
RSNLT, Ltd. June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Clerical Skills, Appointment Scheduling, Administrative Support, Typing, Customer Service, System Administration, Receptionist Duties, HR Software, HR Policies, FMLA, Leave of Absence..., Employee Benefits, Exit Interviews, Employee Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service...
Education
Chicago State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
Maria High School 2004 — 2006
High School Diploma
O&K American Steel February 2014 - Present
Staff Management SMX September 2012 - Present
Staff Managment/ Man Power August 2009 - Present
TURNER,S DAYCARE February 2010 - August 2012
Long Motor Corporation September 2009 - January 2010
Eye Masters September 2008 - 2009
Lenscrafters December 2006 - January 2008
Metal Matic Inc. 2005 - 2006
America,s Best November 2002 - November 2005
Target Optical/Cole Vision April 2001 - September 2002
Skills
Training, Store Management, Hiring, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Management, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Human Resources, Sales, Interviews, Merchandising, Payroll, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Process Scheduler, Forklift Operator, Cranes, Retail Management, Warehouse Management, Warehousing Operations, Data Entry, Interviewing Skills, Driving Sales..., Schedule, SAP Retail, Performance Reviews, Retail Marketing, Sales Operations, Teamwork
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1980 — 1982
Mathematics
Engelwood High 1979 — 1980
Diploma, Mathematics
Uptown Eyecare July 2015 - Present
Pinecone Vision Center November 2014 - Present
Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry August 2011 - Present
Russell Eye Care and Associates January 2011 - Present
Bowden Eye & Associates August 2014 - November 2014
Fayetteville Veterans Medical Center May 2014 - August 2014
America's Best October 2009 - January 2011
Career Resource Center College of St. Benedict 2008 - 2011
Skills
Optometry, Healthcare, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Outlook, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Social Media, Research, Direct Patient Care, Patient Education, Clinical Research, Pediatrics, CPR Certified, EMR, Contact Lenses, Community Outreach, Treatment, Time Management, Event Planning, Medicine
Education
Midwestern University (AZ) 2011 — 2015
Optometry
College of St. Benedict 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Buffalo High School
Americas Best August 2013 - April 2014
Cures N' Curiosities/Rock N' R' Ranch/On The Edge November 2010 - May 2011
Colorado Mountain College March 2010 - May 2010
City Market June 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Computers, Languages, Retails, Community Outreach, Community Service, Food Service, Planning & Execution of..., Educational Outreach, Sales, Business-minded, International Events, Library Skills
Education
Colorado Mountain College 2007 — 2009
current, International Business and environmental studies
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Environmental Studies/business
Crothall Healthcare January 2012 - Present
Walmart February 2008 - January 2012
Vision Care Holdings 2005 - 2008
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses 2004 - 2005
Eye Care Centers of America 2003 - 2004
Eye Care Centers of America 2001 - 2003
Americas Best 1996 - 2001
Eye Care Centers of America 1992 - 1996
Skills
Retail, Income Statement, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Training, Store Management, Management, P&L, Merchandising, Finance, Time Management, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Sales Management, Team Building
Education
Longview Community College 1983 — 1985
Associate, Business Management / Administration
Cook County Health and Hospitals System July 2015 - Present
Maryville Academy December 2009 - Present
Kenneth Young Center August 2012 - April 2015
Kenneth Young Center August 2011 - July 2012
Abraham Low self Help Systems October 2009 - June 2010
America's Best April 2007 - July 2009
U.S. Cellular March 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Social Services, Mental Health, Case Managment, Adults, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Treatment, Crisis Intervention, Adolescents, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Mental Health Counseling, Non-profits, Public Speaking, SPSS, Behavioral Health, Group Therapy, Young Adults, Nonprofits, CBT, Case Management
Education
Roosevelt University 2010 — 2012
M.A., Clinical Professional Psychology
Northeastern Illinois University 2003 — 2009
BA, Psychology and Justice Studies
Delta Dental of Idaho January 2013 - Present
Delta Dental of Idaho January 2012 - Present
Silvercreek Realty Group May 2003 - Present
Americas Best January 2010 - December 2012
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Vendor Management, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Customer Experience, Troubleshooting, Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Dentistry, Sales
Education
Boise State University
Borah High School
Colorado State University- Dental Assisting
america's best contacts and glasses November 2011 - Present
America's Best November 2011 - November 2012
SPECIAL EYES November 2010 - November 2011
Vision Works August 2009 - November 2010
FOR EYES August 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Opticians, Customer Service, Multi Tasking, Fast-paced, Team Leadership, Fast Learner, Organizational Structure, Payroll, Reviews, Goal-driven leader, Health Insurance
Education
Harper College 2006 — 2007
bachelor of business management
Graduate of Hoffman Estates High School 2002 — 2006
Banner Baywood Medical Center March 2014 - Present
Westar Kitchen and Bath October 2004 - Present
Westar Kitchen and Bath October 2004 - January 2005
Roma Food Enterprises August 2002 - October 2004
Franklin Covey May 2000 - August 2002
America's Best November 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Management, Marketing, Sales Management, Budgets, Event Management, Cold Calling, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Time Management, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Outlook, Contract Negotiation, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Leadership, Account Management, Microsoft Word
Education
Glendale Community College 2012 — 2013
Associates Degree in Applied Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse
Mesa Community College 2011 — 2011
EMT Certification, Emergency Medicine
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa 2010 — 2010
CNA Certification, Nursing
Gateway Community College 2009 — 2010
Certificate, Health Services Management
Mesa Community College 1999 — 2010
Associates, Arts and General Studies
Blue Ridge High SchoolPinetop 1995 — 1999
High School Diploma
Scottsdale Community College
Nursing
Keller Williams Realty Select partners February 2010 - Present
Keller Williams Realty 2004 - 2014
Appraisers of Georgia February 2009 - February 2010
Dearborn Real Estate Education May 2008 - February 2009
Keller Williams Platinum Partners 2003 - 2009
360training 2007 - 2008
Keller Williams Realty Platinum Partners 2003 - 2008
Americas Best August 2006 - February 2007
Pinnacle Performance Consulting 2007 - 2007
Georgia Association of REALTORS 2003 - 2003
Skills
Negotiation, Diplomacy, Customer Service, Realty, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Real Estate, Residential, Investment Properties, Real Estate Investment, Residential Homes, New Home Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate Transactions, Property Management, Real Property, Sellers, Relocation, Buyer Representation, REO, Single Family Homes, ABR, Resellers, New Homes, Condos, Investors, Buyers, Listings, HUD, Referrals, Townhomes, SFR, Rentals, National Association of..., Seniors, Property, Luxury, Real Estate Investor, Move Up Buyers, Home Staging, Listing Homes, Brokerage, Seller Representation, Vacation Homes, FHA, Waterfront, Real Estate License, Income Properties, Council of Residential..., e-PRO
Education
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business 1989 — 1993
BBA, Summa Cum Laude
Athens State University 1989 — 1989
Business Administration and Management, General
National Institute of Technology, Birmingham 1986 — 1988
Associate of Science (AS), Electrical Engineering Technology
James H Faulkner State Community College 1983 — 1985
Pre Engineering, Engineering and Mathmatics, 4.0
Apple Valley Eye Care August 2006 - Present
Hopkins Eye Clinic June 1998 - July 2006
InVision November 2001 - March 2003
America's Best November 1996 - June 1998
Sports Authority February 1995 - June 1996
Skills
Ophthalmic Assisting, Optical Dispensing, Contact Lenses, Cpr Certified, Ophthalmic Equipment /..., Patient Education, EMR, Medical Records, Medical Billing, Medical Terminology, Medicine, Clinical Research
Education
PCDI School of Medical Billing 2001 — 2003
Medical Billing Diploma
Thomson Education Direct 2000 — 2002
Pharmacy Technician Diploma
Normandale Community College 1996 — 1997
General Education
Apple Valley High School 1992 — 1996
General Education
Days Inn January 2007 - Present
Country Hearth Inns & Suites September 2001 - Present
Wyndham Hotel Group 1993 - 2011
America's Best 1999 - 2010
Skills
Hotels, Food, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Catering, Hotel Management, Resorts, Restaurants, Revenue Analysis, Strategic Planning, Tourism, Pre-opening, Restaurant Management, Food
Education
Gujarat University
Mt Sinai/UHart.
Radiation Scinece
US Army Reserve January 2015 - Present
Golfland Entertainment Centers, Inc. June 2013 - Present
US Army October 2000 - January 2015
America's Best July 2005 - December 2005
Pizza Hut June 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Intelligence Analysis, Leadership, Physical Security, Security Management, Resiliency, Personnel Security, Operational Security, Inventory Management, Analysis, DoD, Military, Program Management, Intelligence, Army, Security, Training, Counterterrorism, Management, National Security, Communication, Operational Planning, Government
Education
Arizona State University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 3.90 GPA
Cochise College 2012 — 2013
Associate’s Degree, Associate of Applied Science Intelligence Operations
Mesa Community College 2005 — 2007
Associate’s Degree, Associate in Arts, 3.891 GPA
Epperson Eye P.C. March 2011 - Present
America's Best November 2008 - February 2015
Dr. John S. Peery August 2001 - March 2003
Education
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College 1998 — 2001
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Americas best July 2007 - Present
Warren Medical Center May 2005 - July 2007
Health First Medical Center January 2004 - May 2005
Northwood University 2001 - 2005
Skills
Team Building, Customer Service, Healthcare, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Change Management, Microsoft Excel, Management, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Information..., Program Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft Word, Budgets, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Product Marketing, Sales Promotion, Budget Monitoring, Inventory Management, Creative Problem Solving
Education
Northwood University 2001 — 2005
Grow video February 2015 - Present
America's Best August 2012 - November 2014
Gezo Hall Event Center April 2014 - July 2014
Preventive Pest Control June 2013 - June 2013
Broliums July 2011 - April 2012
Center For Sight 2011 - 2012
NOW communications January 2011 - May 2011
Clear Bags January 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Mathematics, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Energy, Events, Hospitality, Innovation, iPhone, Leadership, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Marketing Research, Social Networking, Organization, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, YouTube, Youth Work, Apple, Critical Thinking, Humor, Event Planning, Marketing, Sales, Time Management, Teamwork
Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Biology
Examiner.com July 2012 - Present
America's Best March 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, Microsoft Excel, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Catering, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Public Relations, Hotel Management, Public Speaking
Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Chicago
Associate of Arts (AA), Fashion Merchandising
Iowa State University
Art Van Furniture July 2008 - Present
Madison Athletic Club March 2007 - June 2008
America's Best April 2006 - May 2007
Sunglass Hut July 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Coaching, Merchandising, Cold Calling, Retail, PowerPoint, Account Management
Education
Ashworth College 2007 — 2010
Bachelors of Business Science
Versa Capital Management February 2009 - Present
Gold's Gym International, Inc October 2002 - February 2009
Gold's Gym 2002 - 2009
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses June 1996 - October 2002
Americas Best 1996 - 2002
Magnetek 1985 - 1992
Arthur Andersen 1981 - 1984
Skills
Mergers, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Investments, Process Improvement, Accounting, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Business Planning, Negotiation, Management Consulting, Budgets, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, New Business Development, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Restructuring, Finance, Executive Management, Operations Management, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Managerial Finance, Financial Reporting, Business Development, Valuation, Strategic Financial..., Competitive Analysis
Education
Pepperdine University 1987 — 1988
MBA, Business
Glasses LTD February 2012 - Present
Urban Eyecare February 2012 - Present
Eye Physicians July 2009 - February 2012
America's Best September 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Contact Lenses, Eyewear, Eye Exams, Lenses, Dry Eye, Glasses, Pediatrics
Education
New England College of Optometry 2002 — 2006
O.D., optometry
Drake University 1997 — 2001
BS, Biology
America's Best June 2006 - Present
Eyeglass World 2005 - 2006
Skills
Ocular Disease, Glaucoma, Glasses, Healthcare, Low Vision, Vision Therapy, Optometry, Dry Eye, Refractive Surgery, Ophthalmology, Contact Lenses, Eyewear
Education
Pennsylvania College of Optometry 2000 — 2004
O.D., Optometry
Loyola University Chicago 1995 — 2000
B.S., Biology, minor in psychology
Senn High School
BG Tricounty Neurology and Sleep Clinic September 2008 - Present
Americas Best April 2008 - September 2008
Lenscrafters July 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Office Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Healthcare, Data Entry, PowerPoint, Outlook, Administrative..., Medical Coding, Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Research, CPT, Medical Records, Credentialing
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2003 — 2006
Associate's degree, Marketing
US ARMY August 2012 - Present
Americas Best May 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Force Protection, Military Experience, Military, Army, Military Operations, Weapons, Crisis Management
Education
Lewis University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Aviation Flight Mangagement
Lower Dauphin 1995 — 1998
High school
Hanna Andersson May 2013 - Present
Smyrna Eye Group December 2011 - September 2012
America's Best October 2010 - December 2011
Half Price Mattress& Furniture July 2008 - September 2010
Miramar Medical Supply March 2005 - May 2008
Marcom Technologies January 2000 - November 2004
Skills
Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Classroom, Teaching, Curriculum Mapping, Research, Editing, Art, Literacy, Excel Word, Managing..., Organizing medical..., Time Management, Policy, Customer Service, Invoicing, Sales, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Training, Social Media, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking
Education
Strayer University 2014 — 2018
Bachelor’s Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, 3.0
Strayer University 2014 — 2018
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Strayer University 2014 — 2018
Bachelor Business Administrative, Healthcare Management
Medtech College-Atlanta-DeKalb Campus 2010 — 2012
CERTIFICATION, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, 3.26
Strayer University
Strayer University
GSA June 2007 - Present
America's Best April 2007 - June 2007
Fedex Kinkos June 1998 - June 2007
Skills
Visio, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Oracle, Administrative..., Office Management, Microsoft Office 2007, Front Office, FedEx
Education
Colorado Technical University 2012 — 2014
Prince George's Community College 1994 — 1995
My Eye Doctor February 2014 - Present
Potomac College February 2013 - Present
Hour Eyes- soon to be called Vision Works January 2013 - February 2014
Emerging Vision Inc. dba Sterling Optical August 2012 - January 2013
America's Best December 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Sales Management, Team Building, Marketing, Process Scheduler, Budgets, Leadership, Account Management, Microsoft Word, Management, Outlook, Coaching, Public Speaking, Training, Organizational..., Time Management, Leadership Development, Healthcare, Social Networking, Staff Development, Program Management, Research
Education
Potomac College-Washington
General Dynamics Land Systems October 2011 - Present
America's Best January 2011 - Present
Wal-Mart Vision Center October 2007 - January 2011
Clay County Hospital August 2004 - August 2006
Hardees's August 2002 - August 2004
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Health Administration
Central Alabama Community College
Associates, Applied Science
Kaplan University
Master of Science, Accounting
Coca-Cola December 2012 - October 2013
Mobile Solution September 2003 - December 2011
America's Best January 2000 - September 2003
Two Men and A Truck June 1993 - January 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Transportation, Logistics, Branch Management, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Forklift Operator, Accounting, Human Resources, Sales, Computers, Employee Relations, Residential Moving, Commercial Moving, Telecommunications, Management, Retail, Shipping, Recieving, Leadership, Team Building, Warehousing, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Trucking, Customer Satisfaction, Freight
Education
University of Central Florida
Psychology
Velencia College
Associate's Degree