Larisia Hladun
Calgary,AB
Summary
Organized and motivated leader with desire to tackle new challenges. Broad knowledge base and skill set in leadership, education, and healthcare. Expert problem-solver and planner with a focus on growth and excellence. Adept at working with a range of different personalities and challenging the team to put forth their best effort.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Chair
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
05.2022 - Current
- Leadership role in post-secondary educational environment.
- Provided guidance on strategic planning initiatives for long-term growth opportunities.
- Engaged in faculty recruitment and management, program scheduling, student advising, budget management, accreditation.
Faculty
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Launched new Vision Care certificate and diploma in the School of Health and Public Safety.
- Developed and taught courses in vision care programs (in person and online)
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning.
- Created, administered, and graded exams for students.
- Collaborated with other faculty members on curriculum design and implementation.
Optometrist and Business Owner
Iris – West Market Square
Calgary, AB
01.2002 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Performed comprehensive eye exams and specialty contact lens care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments prescribed, medications administered.
- Business owner for 10 years.
- Professional corporation to operate as a contract optometrist.
Education Administrator for PEMRAP
Alberta Children’s Hospital (University of Calgary)
Calgary, AB
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Recruited, trained and mentored university students engaged in research in the Emergency Department
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
Research Assistant
Werklund School of Education (University of Calgary)
Calgary, AB
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with other researchers in collecting data.
- Research Projects: Aisspommootsiio’pa Learning Mathematics, Math Minds, Mathematics at Kainai (Saipoyi Elementary School and Tatsikiisapo’p Middle School at Kainai Nation in southern Alberta)
Teacher
South Central High School
Oyen, AB
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Instructed students in Science 10, Grade 11 and 12 Biology
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
Education
Working on Master of Science - Health Studies
Athabasca University
AlbertaGraduate Certificate - Optometry Residency - Specialty Contact Lenses
University of California - Berkeley
CaliforniaDoctor of Optometry -
University of California - Berkeley
CaliforniaBachelor of Science - Biochemistry - Honours
University of Saskatchewan
SaskatoonBachelor of Education -
University of Saskatchewan
SaskatoonSkills
- Leadership and People Development
- Budget Management
- Process and Procedure Improvements
- Talent Recruitment
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Analysis
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Relationship and Team Building
Certifications And Courses
Leadership:
Chair Academy
Prosci Change Management
Essential Impact Coaching
Transcultural Communications
Introduction to Effective Intercultural Communication
Teaching:
PATO (Practical Applications in Teaching Online)
Diversity in Adult Learning – University of Calgary Continuing Education
Alberta Permanent Professional Teacher Certificate
Saskatchewan Professional “A” Teacher’s Certificate
Public Health:
COVID-19 Contact Tracing
LEAN Healthcare (Leading Edge)
Certificate in Quality and Safety (Institute for Healthcare Improvement)
Optometry:
Oral Therapeutics, Glaucoma, and Advanced Diagnostics Certification
Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO designation) Board exam certification completed in California and Alberta
Publications
A Sight for Sore Eyes, L. Hladun, Calgary’s Child Magazine, November 2016
Contact lens fitting over intrastromal corneal rings in a keratoconic patient, L. Hladun, M. Harris, Optometry – Journal of the American Optometric Association, 75, 1, 48-54, January 2004, https://doi.org/10.1016/S1529-1839(04)70010-X, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14717280/
Volunteer Experience
- Optometry Examining Board of Canada, Developed clinical scenario-based questions for the Canadian Optometry Board Exam
- Canadian Board of Examiners in Optometry, Standard setting for the Canadian Optometry Board Exam
- Optometric care in a volunteer hospital setting in Guatemala, Refractive optometric care and glasses distribution in the Philippines
Professional Volunteer Experience
Optometry Examining Board of Canada
• Developed clinical scenario-based questions for the Canadian Optometry Board Exam
Canadian Board of Examiners in Optometry
• Standard setting for the Canadian Optometry Board Exam
Optometric care in a volunteer hospital setting in Guatemala
Refractive optometric care and glasses distribution in the Philippines
Timeline
Academic Chair
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
05.2022 - Current
Faculty
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
01.2020 - 04.2022
Education Administrator for PEMRAP
Alberta Children’s Hospital (University of Calgary)
04.2019 - 12.2019
Research Assistant
Werklund School of Education (University of Calgary)
02.2018 - 05.2019
Optometrist and Business Owner
Iris – West Market Square
01.2002 - 01.2020
Teacher
South Central High School
01.1993 - 01.1996
Working on Master of Science - Health Studies
Athabasca University
Graduate Certificate - Optometry Residency - Specialty Contact Lenses
University of California - Berkeley
Doctor of Optometry -
University of California - Berkeley
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry - Honours
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Education -
University of Saskatchewan
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