Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Publications
References
Timeline
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Sian Cooper

Sian Cooper

Greenwith,SA

Summary

Qualified Orthoptist and Ophthalmic Device Sales Representative with a proven record of accomplishment in territory management and business development. Also skilled in independently examining patients and working closely with the attending physicians in clinic. Known for consistently providing upbeat and friendly interactions to ensure optimal patient experiences.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Ophthalmic Diagnostic Device Sales

Designs For Vision (Paragon Care)
09.2023 - Current
  • Territory manager for a range of ophthalmic devices and orthoptic equipment which includes (but is not limited to): Oculus Pentacams, iCare tonometers, Keeler slit lamps and ophthalmoscopes, OCT's, perimetry testing devices, retinal cameras, and VOLK lenses.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Exceeded quotas consistently with driven mindset focused on continuously bringing in new business and closing sales.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.

Clinical Orthoptist (Laser Vision Correction)

iVision Laser
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Clinical Orthoptics covering all aspects of patient workups for laser vision correction, corneal cross linking, keratoconus management, cataract surgery, and clear lens extraction (including IOL calculations and lens ordering)
  • Visual Field Testing, Tomography, Topography, OCT and vertometry
  • Sterilization of surgical equipment, maintenance of surgical equipment, ordering and maintaining stock in treatment room
  • Ophthalmic surgery nursing duties including surgical support during laser treatments using Zeiss Visumax, calibration of equipment, input of surgical data for patients, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.

Clinical Orthoptist (Laser Vision Correction)

Ashford Advanced Eye Care
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Clinical Orthoptics covering all aspects of patient workups for laser vision correction and cataract surgery
  • Visual Field Testing, Tomography, Topography, OCT, and vertometry
  • Sterilization of surgical equipment, maintenance of surgical equipment, ordering and maintaining stock in treatment room
  • Ophthalmic nursing duties including surgical support during laser treatments, pre-operative and postoperative patient counselling, and assisting with minor surgical procedures
  • Assisting with data collection for research projects, creating Excel spreadsheets for data analysis, design of surgeon presentations for conferences
  • Arranging cataract surgical booking lists and ordering of intraocular lenses.

Ophthalmic Surgical Sales Representative (Cataract Business Unit)

Johnson & Johnson Vision Surgical Formerly Abbott Vision (AMO Australia Pty Ltd)
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Surgical device sales: Intraocular lenses, viscoelastic, phacoemulsification equipment, and consumables across the QLD and Northern NSW Territory
  • Clarified customer requests, forwarded product information and answered questions to support sales operations.
  • In-room educational support and product training for ophthalmologists, ophthalmic technicians, orthoptists, and optometrists
  • Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.

Sales Awards and Recognition: Highest Percentage Growth Over 2014, Highest Dollar Growth Over 2014, 133 TECNIS Symfony Sold in 1 Month, Highest Dollar Growth Over 2015 (runner up), Highest Percentage Growth Over 2015 (runner up), Top Achiever 1st runner up 2016.

Sales Representative and Low Vision Consultant

Humanware Australia Pty Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Increasing sales of Humanware Low Vision products and assistive technology including desktop magnifiers, handheld magnifiers, text-to-speech readers, and other low vision equipment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Establishing close relationships with key personnel in Vision Australia and the Guide Dogs Association of Australia

Orthoptist (General Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology)

Sunshine Coast Eye Care Specialists, Maroochydore
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Communicated with ophthalmologists, optometrists or other specialists to diagnose, treat and manage conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts and retinal diseases.
  • IOL calculations and ordering and stocking of Intraocular Lenses for cataract surgery
  • Clearly and concisely instructed patients through one-on-one counseling.
  • Assessed and treated patients with ocular function issues and motility disorders.

Education

B Orth&OphSc (Hons) - Orthoptic & Ophthalmic Sciences

La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC

Postgraduate Quantitative Methods (single unit) -

Griffith University

Certificate IV Graphic Design -

Shillington College

Successful completion of years 7-12 -

Strathmore Secondary College

Skills

  • Diagnostic Equipment Operation
  • Excellent Communication
  • Patient Education
  • Self Motivation

Accomplishments

  • Australian Representative, Team Captain and Medallist, Pacific School Games (Swimming and Athletics), Sydney, 2000
  • Victorian Representative and Finalist, Telstra Olympic Swimming Trials, Sydney, 2000
  • Victorian Representative and Finalist, World Short-Course Swimming Championships, Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne, 1998-2000
  • SA Strongwoman Championships (ASA) 1st Place, State Titles and Arnold Sports Festival Qualifier, Adelaide, 2019
  • HV Highland Games 1st Place Women, Hunter Valley National Highland Games Championship, NSW, September 2023
  • Highland Games Nationals 1st Place Women, Warwick Celtic Festival National Highland Games, QLD, October 2023
  • XIX Australian Masters Athletics Championships, Four Gold and one Silver medal, Adelaide, October 2023
  • Alaska Women's World Highland Games Championships, 10th Place, Alaska US July 2024

Publications

Vassalo, S., Cooper, S.L., Douglas, J.M. (2009). "Visual scanning in the recognition of facial affect: Is there an observer sex difference?" Journal of Vision 9(3): https://jov.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2193367

References

  • Rachel Zaki, Regional Sales Manager, Designs For Vision. M: +61 448 114 307, E: rachel.zaki@dfv.com.au
  • Holly Thomas, Practice Manager, iVision Laser. M: +61 400 046 029, E: holly@hollythomas.com.au
  • Dr Ben LaHood, Ophthalmologist and Laser Eye Surgeon. M: +61 449 195 865, E: benlahood@gmail.com

Timeline

Ophthalmic Diagnostic Device Sales

Designs For Vision (Paragon Care)
09.2023 - Current

Clinical Orthoptist (Laser Vision Correction)

iVision Laser
01.2022 - 09.2023

Clinical Orthoptist (Laser Vision Correction)

Ashford Advanced Eye Care
01.2019 - 01.2022

Ophthalmic Surgical Sales Representative (Cataract Business Unit)

Johnson & Johnson Vision Surgical Formerly Abbott Vision (AMO Australia Pty Ltd)
01.2014 - 01.2018

Sales Representative and Low Vision Consultant

Humanware Australia Pty Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014

Orthoptist (General Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology)

Sunshine Coast Eye Care Specialists, Maroochydore
01.2008 - 01.2013

B Orth&OphSc (Hons) - Orthoptic & Ophthalmic Sciences

La Trobe University

Postgraduate Quantitative Methods (single unit) -

Griffith University

Certificate IV Graphic Design -

Shillington College

Successful completion of years 7-12 -

Strathmore Secondary College
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