Mark R.

Fischer
Permanent Address Mark.Fischer@loras.edu
882 Laurel St. Mark.Fischer12@gmail.com
Dubuque, Iowa, 52003 (563) 451-7436

Objective: To obtain admission to optometry school

EDUCATION
Bradley University, Peoria, IL August 2011-May 2015 (Transfer)
Mund-Lagowski Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
GPA: 3.06/4.0
Loras College, Dubuque, IA May 2015-December 2016
Expected Degree: Bachelor of Science in History with a Minor in Biochemistry
GPA: 3.14/4.0
OAT: Taken July 16th, 2016 300

OPTOMETRIC EXPERIENCE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Vision Health Center P.C., Dubuque, IA
Clinical Technician/Optician: June 2015-present
Interview and complete visual testing patients in preparation for comprehensive eye exam
Optical sales, styling and dispensing
Dispensed contact lenses, and taught insertion and removal training to new lens wearers
Vision Care Center, P.C. Peoria, IL
Vision Therapist: July 2013- May 2015
Work alongside Optometrist to create and install an individualized treatment program designed
to correct visual-motor and/or perceptional-cognitive deficiencies
Patient Coordinator and Scribe: 2011- May 2015
Took notes for Dr. while in exam room.
Conducted pre-examination evaluations including auto refraction, non-contact tonometry, visual
acuities and complete eye and medical history.
Polished contacts and inspected them for quality.
Ordered both soft lenses and gas permeable contacts from multiple labs.
Operated Heidelberg Retinal Tomography device, Optos Daytona, Kowa Fundus Camera and
Humphrey FDT.
Shopko Eyecare Center, Dubuque, IA
Optician: December 2010-Jan 2012
Sold and dispensed eyeglasses.
Filed insurance claims and obtained authorization numbers on patients behalf.
Performed Contact lens insertion and removal training.
Completed Shopko Eyecare Center Optical Training Certification program April 8 th, 2011

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
Associate Membership Instructor: 2013
Constructed a 10-week program to instruct and guide new members through the history of the
fraternity, the rituals of the fraternity and the knowledge to pass the national fraternity exam.
Organize team-building activities for the new members.
Brotherhood Chair: 2013
Planned multiple events in which active members of the house bonded with each other and
experience brotherhood within the organization
Community Service Chairman: Fall 2012
 Organized multiple service projects for the organization including a week long service trip to
volunteer at Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for seriously ill children.
BU Pupils Pre-Optometry club
Vice President: 2013
Participated in the founding of the club in the spring of 2013
Organized Lions Club boxes to be put at different locations around campus and town to collect
used eyewear for charity
Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success
Member: 2013-2015