Sammy Haskins
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Summa Cum Laude graduate of Auburn University with a major in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Business. Current second year of UAB's School of Optometry, with a planned graduation of Spring 2025. I am also a member of the OD/MS dual degree program where I am researching the effect of Alzheimer's disease on the retina. After graduation from optometry school, I seek to enter into the healthcare field with the hopes of utilizing my servant's heart to aid the community with my Doctorate of Optometry. After serving as an associate doctor, I plan to open my own practice in the southeast and provide for my community. After this experience, I hope to also contribute to the new wave of optometrists entering the field by teaching at an accredited optometry school.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class of 2025 Vice President
UABSO
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted president in notifying class of schedule and testing changes.
- Helped plan social between optometry school and medical students interested in ophthalmology.
- Help to act as liaison between students and professors to reconcile schedule conflicts and room booking.
School Tutor
UABSO
08.2022 - Current
- Spend 3.5 hours per week tutoring for didactic courses and CEVS.
- Work with students to help bridge knowledge gaps during their studying.
- Answer student questions but also challenge and guide them to arrive at correct answers themselves.
- Conduct group sessions along with one on one sessions.
Vision Science Researcher
VSGP UAB
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct electroretinogram, pattern electroretinogram, and OCT testing on subjects of different ages and genders.
- Transferred data from Epsion software to excel to analyze trends in data.
- Utilized Igor programming to create waveform data plots to be used in research grants.
- Adjusted IRB to add personnel to the protocol and to include compensation for research subjects.
- Actively recruit subjects to participate in research study.
UABSO SGA Treasurer
UABSO SGA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Created a budget with the allotted funds to adequately provide for student needs and fund the annual Eyeball.
- Provided coffee supplies, silverware, and sanitizing products into the lounges of the school for student use.
- Helped design the EyeBall T-shirts with a 3rd party company in order to fundraise for SGA
UABSO AOSA Treasurer
UABSO AOSA
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved cash flow management by implementing more efficient forecasting and budgeting processes.
- Set precedent for this new administrative position within the organization.
- Planned periodic events throughout the year to maximize member involvement and promote engagement.
Class of 2025 Social Chair
UAB School Of Optometry
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Elected by class to provide opportunities outside of class to encourage socializing and provide study breaks during strenuous school schedule.
- Gathered ideas from class and created list of popular event requests to aid in planning events.
- Coordinated with other social chairs to provide location, activities, and decorations for class social events,
Delivery Driver
UberEATS
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinate pickup orders with restaurant.
- Communicate with customers to ensure quick and efficient delivery to their home.
- Deliver safely and quickly to ensure that quality of food is to customer's expectations.
Remote Area Medical (RAM) Volunteer
UAB SVOSH
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided free, comprehensive eye care to 90 patients in the Gadsden area.
- Confirmed patient information before proceeding with exam.
- Autorefraction of patients to assess general ocular prescription needs.
- Checked for ocular abnormalities by assessing pupillary light reflex, cover test, confrontational visual fields, extraocular muscle function, intraocular pressure, and visual acuities.
Optometric Technician
Whatley Eye Care
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Conduct pretest procedures to gather data before exam.
- Conduct specialty testing to assist physicians in making accurate diagnoses.
- Coordinate patient scheduling.
- Assist with insurance questions, eligibility and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
- Identify issues during preliminary exam and address concerns with physician.
- Assist with dilating patients or using eye medications when directed by optometrist.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Acquaint patients with procedures and explain purpose of testing to establish consent.
- Promote positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Learning Assistant
Department of Chemistry, Auburn University
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Facilitate discussion and critical thinking among students during class hours.
- Hold office hours to assist students seeking supplemental instruction.
- Lead group review sessions and also provide individual help in small group settings.
- Assisted teachers in following classes: Fundamentals of Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry I, and Organic Chemistry II.
Volunteer
Campus Kitchen
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Visited dining halls around Auburn's campus in order to collect leftover food.
- Packaged leftover food into servable meals.
- Delivered meals to the lest fortunate in the local Opelika area to fight poverty.
Undergraduate Researcher
Auburn University
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Analyzed canine DNA microsatellites to identify the breeding mixtures of dogs. The end goal was to implement a new laboratory procedure for Biochemistry 2 students.
- Took DNA samples from dogs and preserved them for testing.
- Ran DNA purification procedures to extract DNA.
- Ran PCR to amplify isolated microsatellites.
- Ran gel electrophoresis to confirm presence of DNA after PCR.
- Analyzed microsatellites fragment size and compared to external data to confirm dog breed mixture.
Clinical Shadower
Whatley Eye Care
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Observed Dr. Whatley and Dr. Rhyne (Pediatric Specialist) during their rotations at the optometry clinic.
- Observed eye exams from technician work-up, through dilated portion of the exam.
- Observed lens edging and eyewear distribution.
Valet
P&P Parking Solutions LLC
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for making a quick but memorable first impression on guests.
- Managing the parking lot to allow ease of access for retrieving cars and parking new cars.
- Redirecting those who are not customers.
- Parking cars in an orderly manner and retrieving cars for customers who are departing.
- Solidify an enjoyable experience at the restaurant.
Director of Morale
Auburn University Dance Marathon
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Led meetings of 50 people for one hour a week, providing updates and announcements for our committee.
- Created a line dance by piecing music together, choreographed sections of the dance, and taught it to over 1000 participants at the Main Event.
- Raised $4700 for the cause personally.
- Managed and directed concourse hours to promote engagement with campus.
- Organized bonding nights for committee members to get to know one another better.
- Created fundraising and registration incentives for my committee members to boost fundraising and registration totals.
Server
Inverness Country Club
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Set up and break down tables and buffets for private events.
- Assisting member needs during private events.
- Waiting on tables by collecting food and drink orders for members.
- Serving tables in an efficient, memorable, and friendly manner.
- Ensure that all outgoing food to my tables are up to the member's standards.
- Guaranteeing member satisfaction with efficient service and intentional interaction.
Morale Captain
Auburn University Dance Marathon
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Auburn University Dance Marathon is an on campus organization that seeks to raise funds and awareness for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
- Raised $2700 for the cause personally.
- Worked concourse hours to inform campus of our upcoming events.
- Registered participants for AUDM's Main Event in February.
- Performed a line dance on stage for main event.
- Engaged participants at main event in order to unlock their fundraising potential.
Volunteer
Liberty Church
11.2010 - 11.2018
- Bagging groceries to donate to the unfortunate in downtown Birmingham
- Setting up for the annual Thanksgiving event with I Cared Enough Ministries (setting tables, setting up sound equipment, preparing food and drink)
- Serving food and drink to over 1,000 people during the course of the Thanksgiving meal.
- Landscaping for the elderly in our church.
- Tarring the roof of the church once a year.
- Installing insulation in a bathhouse.
- Landscaping around the church.
Server Assistant
Inverness Country Club
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Set up and break down tables and buffets for private events.
- Acted as a liaison between the kitchen and the servers to ensure that all food orders were accurate and prepared to the member's standards.
- Restocked condiments and drink station supplies to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Efficiently assisting servers with their various table needs in order to ensure member satisfaction.
Office Intern
Alabama Family Trust
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Digitized a decade’s worth of trust files to ease the access of information and dispose of clutter in the office.
- Stuffed folders for important conferences.
- Ran various errands for the CFO.
Education
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05.2025
Master of Science - Masters of Vision Science
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12.2020
High School Diploma -
Westminster School of Oak Mountain
Birmingham, AL05.2016
Skills
- Patient medical history documentation
- Color vision assessment
- OCT imaging
- Visual Field Testing
- Optos Screening
- Insurance Eligibility
- Ocular Correction Sales
- Customer service abilities
- Composure under pressure
- Teachability
- Good listening skills
- Team Building
Accomplishments
- Dean's List with Honors: Attained a 4.0 GPA in the Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022 semesters of Optometry School.
- Dean's List award for tremendous academic achievement seven out of the eight semesters at Auburn University. The Dean's List award is given to students who have been enrolled in at least 15 credit hours and maintained at least a 3.75 GPA for the semester.
- Recipient of the Board of Optometric Scholarship Awards.
- Recipient of Elbert A. Coshatt/Alumni Endowed Scholarship.
- AOSA Leadership Society 2022
- BSK Optometric Honor Society
Certification
- HIPPA: Patient Confidentiality Certification
- CPR
- IRB
Timeline
UABSO SGA Treasurer
UABSO SGA
08.2023 - 05.2024
UABSO AOSA Treasurer
UABSO AOSA
03.2023 - 03.2024
Class of 2025 Vice President
UABSO
08.2022 - Current
School Tutor
UABSO
08.2022 - Current
Vision Science Researcher
VSGP UAB
08.2022 - Current
Remote Area Medical (RAM) Volunteer
UAB SVOSH
04.2022 - 04.2022
Class of 2025 Social Chair
UAB School Of Optometry
08.2021 - 08.2022
Optometric Technician
Whatley Eye Care
09.2020 - 08.2021
Delivery Driver
UberEATS
05.2020 - 05.2022
Undergraduate Researcher
Auburn University
01.2020 - 04.2020
Clinical Shadower
Whatley Eye Care
01.2020 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Campus Kitchen
10.2019 - 10.2020
Valet
P&P Parking Solutions LLC
04.2019 - 03.2020
Director of Morale
Auburn University Dance Marathon
03.2019 - 02.2020
Learning Assistant
Department of Chemistry, Auburn University
01.2019 - 12.2020
Server
Inverness Country Club
05.2018 - 01.2020
Morale Captain
Auburn University Dance Marathon
04.2018 - 02.2019
Server Assistant
Inverness Country Club
05.2017 - 05.2018
Office Intern
Alabama Family Trust
05.2015 - 08.2017
Volunteer
Liberty Church
11.2010 - 11.2018
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science - Masters of Vision Science
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Auburn University
High School Diploma -
Westminster School of Oak Mountain
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