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Rushdan Kamil Zainal Abidin

Optometrist
Kuala Lumpur
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Overview

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

Work History

Self-employed
Kuala Lumpur/Selangor

Freelance Optometrist
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.

Ace & Tate
Manchester & Liverpool

Optical Consultant
12.2019 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Prepared patients for eyesight examinations by noting family medical histories, discussing vision problems and concerns and verifying insurance provider coverage.
  • Managing a team of optical staff including opticians, technicians and administrative support staff
  • Meeting with clients to discuss their vision care needs, recommending corrective lenses or other solutions if needed, and taking measurements for glasses or contacts
  • Training staff in new equipment or techniques and conducting performance evaluations to ensure that all employees are performing their jobs effectively


Eyecon Optometry Bespoke Tom Davies Boutique
Kuala Lumpur

Optometrist Cum Bespoke Consultant
02.2017 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to diagnosed and determine patient ocular health.
  • Managing high profile clients locally and internationally.
  • Listening to the client's needs and understanding their individual personality.
  • Providing tailored advice on individual pieces, colors, styles, and materials that will suit the client's preferences, style, face shape, and price range, as well as the occasion they're dressing for.
  • Designing bespoke frames and selling personalized bespoke merchandise and increasing sales for the company.
  • Remaining up-to-date with current fashion trends and principles.
  • Updating company portfolio of looks and trends to reflect seasonal fashion changes and to develop new collection and recommendations for clients.


Professor Muhaya Eye Lasik Centre
Selangor

Optometrist Cum Public Relation Officer
07.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Examine eyes using full opthalmic instruments, pharmaceutical agents to determine and diagnose ocular health.
  • Assist Ophthalmologist in eye surgeries, such as laser vision correction and cataract, and provide pre- and post-operative care
  • Clearly document diagnosis and treatment plan, including referrals, therapeutic prescriptions and long-term medical management, in patients’ charts
  • Maintain communication with ophthalmology, optical and support staff in order to optimize quality clinical care and service
  • Provide any necessary low-vision rehabilitation and vision therapy to improve visual issues
  • Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
  • Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
  • Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
  • Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.

Putrajaya & Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital
Putrajaya/Temerloh

Internship Optometrist
12.2015 - 02.2016

Job overview

  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation and refractive state.
  • Interviewed and examined patients with full range of vision problems and consulted medical charts to assist with diagnosis.

Education

Management & Science University (MSU)
Shah Alam, Malaysia

Bachelor of Science from Optometry (Honours)
01.2012 - 01.2016

University Overview

  • Received : President Scholarship (2012 - 2016)
  • Performance Director for MSU Music Club
  • Elected Dance Captain of MSU Korean Society
  • Elected Captain of Volleyball Team for MSU Optometry Department
  • Awarded Most Successful Optometry Alumni & Featured in Newspaper and University Website
  • Representative for MSU Volleyball, Tennis and Track team for Malaysian Optometry Student Sport Event (MOSSE, 2012 - 2016)

The University of Manchester (UoM)
Manchester, United Kingdom

Master of Science from Investigative Ophthalmology And Vision Science
09.2019 - 06.2022

University Overview

  • Member of Manchester University Volleyball club
  • Internship at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH) (2019 - 2020)
  • Professional development completed in Pediatric Optometry, Medical Retina, Contact Lens, Genetics of the Eye and Glaucoma

Skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

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Timeline

Freelance Optometrist

Self-employed
10.2021 - Current

Optical Consultant

Ace & Tate
12.2019 - 03.2021

The University of Manchester (UoM)

Master of Science from Investigative Ophthalmology And Vision Science
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

Management & Science University (MSU)

Bachelor of Science from Optometry (Honours)
01.2012 - 01.2016

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