Michael Disanto
02-18-2003, 12:59 PM
Michael DiSanto ABOM
2211 Jesse Dr
Hudson, Ohio 44236
Phone: 330 656-9812
Email: Lensmike@aol.com
http://www.optiboard.com/images/mdisanto.jpg
BIOGRAPHY:
Michael DiSanto is an independent industry trainer. Most recently he has been the Customer Education Director for Essilor of America. Previous to that he had been the Technical Lens Representative for Bell Optical Laboratory of Dayton, Ohio. A resident of Cleveland, Ohio he is the Past President of the Opticians Association of Ohio, a Masters Certified Optician, and a graduate of John Carroll University. Michael is an adjunct instructor in the Ophthalmic Dispensing Program at Cuyahoga Community College and Owens Technical College. He has worked on a number of special projects for the National Academy of Opticianry. A recipient of the Beverly Meyers Achievement Award his articles have been published in many trade publications such as: Eyecare Business
Review of Optometry
Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmology
20/20 Magazine
An ABO Certified speaker for over 20 years he is active on the national lecture circuit where he does Association meetings and national shows such as Vision Expo. His book the, TOPS Dispensing Manual, has been adopted into many Opticianry school programs. In the past few years Michael has worked extensively with private practices, retail chains and wholesale laboratories to provide training in the areas of Selling, Technical, and Management. His approach to training is as practical as it is informative, and his humorous delivery is entertaining and easy to follow.
A complete curriculum vitae is available upon request. Current lecture topics/courses include:
ABO Certification Review
A Professional Approach to the Wholesale Lab
A Reflective Glance at AR Coatings
Aspheric Advantage
Average Math for the Above Average Optician
Basic Truths About Base Curves
Bifocal Conversion / Growing Profit in a Flat Market
Dealing with Difficult People
Dear Abbe / I’m Confused
Duplicating the Unknown Lens
Duty to Warn An Eye on Liability
Eight Tactics to Improve your Bottom line
Education / A Proactive Approach
Essentials of Thin Lens Design
Fact vs Fallacy --- In Lens Design
Foolproof Ways to Frame Your Patient
Formula for Progressive Success
Frame Board Management
Frame Fitting the Theory & Practice
Frame Material Overview
Impact Dispensing /Dazzle them with Demo’s
Intermediate Optics
Lens Overview – What are My Options
Lensometry
Lens Power and Prismatic Effect
Modern Lens Materials
Packaging Premium Lens Options
Power Dispensing
Professional Optical Selling
Quality Control the Standard of Excellence
Rx Problem Solving
Sunwear / Performance & Fashion
Survival Guide for New Dispensers
Tips / Tricks and Other Optical Wizardry
Unsolved Optical Mysteries
Verification of Finished Eyewear
Vertical Imbalance
Why’s & Hows of Premium Options
These are current courses, but there are many additional courses available. Please contact me with your educational needs and we can design a specific program for your organization. Recent sponsorships include Essilor of America, and Various Laboratories,
Safilo and Marchon (Sponsorships are decided on a project basis).
2211 Jesse Dr
Hudson, Ohio 44236
Phone: 330 656-9812
Email: Lensmike@aol.com
http://www.optiboard.com/images/mdisanto.jpg
BIOGRAPHY:
Michael DiSanto is an independent industry trainer. Most recently he has been the Customer Education Director for Essilor of America. Previous to that he had been the Technical Lens Representative for Bell Optical Laboratory of Dayton, Ohio. A resident of Cleveland, Ohio he is the Past President of the Opticians Association of Ohio, a Masters Certified Optician, and a graduate of John Carroll University. Michael is an adjunct instructor in the Ophthalmic Dispensing Program at Cuyahoga Community College and Owens Technical College. He has worked on a number of special projects for the National Academy of Opticianry. A recipient of the Beverly Meyers Achievement Award his articles have been published in many trade publications such as: Eyecare Business
Review of Optometry
Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmology
20/20 Magazine
An ABO Certified speaker for over 20 years he is active on the national lecture circuit where he does Association meetings and national shows such as Vision Expo. His book the, TOPS Dispensing Manual, has been adopted into many Opticianry school programs. In the past few years Michael has worked extensively with private practices, retail chains and wholesale laboratories to provide training in the areas of Selling, Technical, and Management. His approach to training is as practical as it is informative, and his humorous delivery is entertaining and easy to follow.
A complete curriculum vitae is available upon request. Current lecture topics/courses include:
ABO Certification Review
A Professional Approach to the Wholesale Lab
A Reflective Glance at AR Coatings
Aspheric Advantage
Average Math for the Above Average Optician
Basic Truths About Base Curves
Bifocal Conversion / Growing Profit in a Flat Market
Dealing with Difficult People
Dear Abbe / I’m Confused
Duplicating the Unknown Lens
Duty to Warn An Eye on Liability
Eight Tactics to Improve your Bottom line
Education / A Proactive Approach
Essentials of Thin Lens Design
Fact vs Fallacy --- In Lens Design
Foolproof Ways to Frame Your Patient
Formula for Progressive Success
Frame Board Management
Frame Fitting the Theory & Practice
Frame Material Overview
Impact Dispensing /Dazzle them with Demo’s
Intermediate Optics
Lens Overview – What are My Options
Lensometry
Lens Power and Prismatic Effect
Modern Lens Materials
Packaging Premium Lens Options
Power Dispensing
Professional Optical Selling
Quality Control the Standard of Excellence
Rx Problem Solving
Sunwear / Performance & Fashion
Survival Guide for New Dispensers
Tips / Tricks and Other Optical Wizardry
Unsolved Optical Mysteries
Verification of Finished Eyewear
Vertical Imbalance
Why’s & Hows of Premium Options
These are current courses, but there are many additional courses available. Please contact me with your educational needs and we can design a specific program for your organization. Recent sponsorships include Essilor of America, and Various Laboratories,
Safilo and Marchon (Sponsorships are decided on a project basis).