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Rushdan Kamil Zainal Abidin

Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Results-oriented Professional Affairs and Brand Development Optometrist with extensive experience in driving brand growth, spearheading innovative ESG initiatives, and delivering exceptional eye care services. Expert in cultivating strategic industry connections, leading comprehensive training programs, and implementing sustainable practices. A holistic professional committed to professional development, environmental responsibility, and elevating customer satisfaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Professional Affairs & Brand Dev. Optometrist

Metro Optical Group (MOG)
05.2023 - Current

Professional Affairs:

  • Strategic Relationship Management: Established and nurtured partnerships with 10+ industry leaders, ensuring MOG's leadership in optometry's evolving landscape.
  • Corporate Partnership Leadership: Spearheaded alliances with leaders in both eyewear and non-eyewear industries, boosting company relationships, brand visibility, and sales by 15%.
  • University Collaboration: Formed MOUs with higher education institutions, fostering partnerships and recruiting 15+ top optometry talents, enhancing workforce with fresh expertise and innovative perspectives.

Brand Development:

  • Strategic Brand Leadership: Devised and executed comprehensive brand strategies, increasing company visibility by 20% and market influence by 15%.
  • Innovative Service Creation: Introduced Bespoke Face Frame Fitting for OOPPA brand, a unique service that increased brand positioning and drove sales growth by 10%.
  • Brand Ambassadorship: As MOG’s brand ambassador, led impactful programs including Blink Blink Blink Buzz podcast, resulting in a 15% increase in engagement and collaboration among retail optometrists.
  • Marketing Collaboration: Worked with top marketing experts and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to execute high-impact campaigns, achieving a 20% increase in engagement and brand loyalty.
  • CSR Initiatives: Planned and led corporate social responsibility programs, reinforcing community ties and enhancing company’s social responsibility image by 20%.

Optometric Services:

  • Excellence in Eye Care: Delivered superior eye care services to patients, enhancing their vision and overall quality of life through precise and empathetic care.
  • Operational Optimization: Streamlined patient flow and service delivery through innovative troubleshooting processes, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency.
  • Standardization of Procedures: Developed and implemented comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring uniformity and excellence in service delivery across all 90+ outlets.

Training and Education:

  • Training Program Leadership: Directed training programs across MOG, OOPPA, and M-TREND, encompassing over 90 outlets and ensuring a 90% consistency in service excellence.
  • Professional Development: Mentored and developed over 50 professionals, significantly enhancing their skills and contributing to overall 20% improvement in team performance.
  • Customized Training Materials: Designed and implemented tailored training content for outlet and headquarters staff, optimizing learning outcomes and practical application with 85% satisfaction rate.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives:

  • Sustainable Campaigns: Led "Trade in Old for New Campaign" at OOPPA, promoting sustainable practices by encouraging over 500 customers to recycle old glasses.
  • Green Partnerships: Formed strategic alliances with key recycling and materials companies to recycle frames and source biodegradable materials, driving a 10% increase in company’s green initiatives.
  • Sustainability Advocacy: Initiated green practices within management and outlets, embedding a culture of environmental responsibility across organization, resulting in a 10% reduction in waste.

Freelance Optometrist

Self-employed
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Successfully developed and implemented innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in 25% increase in client satisfaction.
  • Consistently delivered services to customer locations within designated timeframes, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate

Optical Consultant

Ace & Tate
12.2019 - 03.2021
  • Prepared patients for eyesight examinations, capturing family medical histories and discussing vision concerns, resulting in 20% increase in patient satisfaction surveys.
  • Managed team of optical staff, including opticians, technicians, and administrative support, achieving 95% employee satisfaction rate.
  • Conducted client meetings, recommending corrective lenses and ensuring accurate measurements, contributing to 15% increase in sales of corrective eyewear.
  • Trained staff in new equipment and techniques, improving operational efficiency by 30%, and conducted regular performance evaluations to maintain team effectiveness rating of 90%."

Optometrist Cum Bespoke Consultant

Eyecon Optometry Bespoke Tom Davies Boutique
02.2017 - 04.2019
  • Utilized advanced optometric instruments to accurately diagnose and manage patient ocular health, improving diagnostic accuracy by 25%.
  • Successfully managed high-profile clients locally and internationally, maintaining client retention rate of 90%.
  • Provided tailored advice on eyewear selection, resulting in 20% increase in personalized sales and 15% boost in customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Designed bespoke frames and introduced personalized merchandise, contributing to 30% sales growth for bespoke eyewear.
  • Updated company's portfolio to reflect seasonal fashion changes, driving 10% increase in client referrals and new collections."

Optometrist Cum Public Relation Officer

Professor Muhaya Eye Lasik Centre
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • "Conducted comprehensive eye examinations using advanced ophthalmic instruments and pharmaceutical agents, leading to 30% increase in diagnostic accuracy.
  • Assisted Ophthalmologists in various eye surgeries, including laser vision correction and cataract procedures, ensuring meticulous pre- and post-operative care and achieving 95% patient satisfaction rate.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of diagnoses, treatment plans, referrals, and prescriptions, resulting in 20% reduction in medical errors.
  • Provided essential low-vision rehabilitation and vision therapy, improving visual outcomes for patients by 25%.
  • Proactively engaged with media on weekly basis, fostering relationships and securing favorable press coverage.
  • Developed and executed campaigns that increased public awareness of company, resulting in 15% increase in customer engagement and brand visibility."

Internship Optometrist

Putrajaya & Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital
12.2015 - 02.2016
  • Examined and diagnosed disorders of eyes by leveraging full field of optometric instruments and equipment.

Education

Postgraduate - Investigative Ophthalmology & Vision Science,IOVS

The University of Manchester (UoM)
Manchester, United Kingdom
09.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Optometry (Honours)

Management & Science University (MSU)
Shah Alam, Malaysia
01.2012 - 01.2016

Skills

  • Strategic Brand Development

  • ESG Initiative Leadership

  • Optometric Care Excellence

  • Comprehensive Training and Mentorship

  • Process Optimization and Efficiency

  • Strategic Relationship Management

  • Sustainability Advocacy

  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Timeline

Professional Affairs & Brand Dev. Optometrist

Metro Optical Group (MOG)
05.2023 - Current

Freelance Optometrist

Self-employed
10.2021 - 04.2023

Optical Consultant

Ace & Tate
12.2019 - 03.2021

Postgraduate - Investigative Ophthalmology & Vision Science,IOVS

The University of Manchester (UoM)
09.2019 - 06.2022

Optometrist Cum Bespoke Consultant

Eyecon Optometry Bespoke Tom Davies Boutique
02.2017 - 04.2019

Optometrist Cum Public Relation Officer

Professor Muhaya Eye Lasik Centre
07.2016 - 01.2017

Internship Optometrist

Putrajaya & Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital
12.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Optometry (Honours)

Management & Science University (MSU)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Rushdan Kamil Zainal Abidin