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Paul Case

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

"Visionary Global Program Director, recognized for transformative leadership in eye care and talent acquisition on a global scale. A driving force behind surpassing KPIs, Orchestrated unparalleled success in directing national and international recruitment initiatives spanning both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Expertise in crafting innovative program development strategies, fostering sustainable operations, and executing dynamic recruitment campaigns. Renowned for assembling and empowering high-caliber teams, instilling a culture of excellence that consistently achieves organizational objectives. Proficient in orchestrating multi-location regional sales management with precision, optimizing performance, and delivering unparalleled results. Committed to catalyzing superior recruitment outcomes through unwavering leadership and an indomitable spirit in challenging, fast-paced environments."

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

MyEyeDr.
12.2022 - Current
  • As Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at MyEyeDr., I attract top-tier optometry candidates across North America, achieving all hiring and retention metrics. I establish talent pipelines, formulate succession plans, and implement innovative recruitment strategies to position the organization as "Best in Class" employer.
  • Successfully organized career fairs and networking events tailored to specific industries, aligning with company objectives and promoting positive employer branding.
  • Fostered strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and develop customized recruitment strategies.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring seamless candidate experiences from initial contact through onboarding.
  • Continuously refined recruitment strategies based on feedback from candidates, hiring managers, and industry trends.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders including HR business partners, compensation specialists, and legal teams to address complex recruitment challenges effectively.
  • Enhanced talent pipelines through proactive sourcing strategies and identification of top-tier candidates across various channels.
  • Negotiated offers with candidates, balancing organizational needs with individual requirements to secure top talent for key roles.
  • Developed communication and marketing plans, leveraging talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to attract top talent effectively

Senior Director of Operations and Programs

RestoringVision (Eyecare Non-Profit)
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for setting the global program strategy, developing, and managing a growing global operations team, and building local partnerships and new programs
  • Collaborate with key funders and influencers to elevate the global vision crisis — and especially presbyopia — to become a highly visible, central priority on the global health and development agendas.
  • Led operations team in all areas including supply chain, warehouse, ecommerce, in-country logistics, and last mile delivery.
  • Optimized supply chain performance by establishing strong vendor relationships and improving inventory management systems.
  • Revamped reporting structures to provide more accurate insight into departmental performance metrics.
  • Increased employee engagement by promoting a positive work environment that valued communication, teamwork, and recognition of achievements.
  • Able to implement the first ever Native American Community Outreach Program which is providing access to quality eyeglasses to underserved Native Americans
  • Spearheaded new Global Access Program to provide access to eye health and eye glasses by winning a grant through The Bayer Foundation and Million Lives Collective which will provide access to eyeglasses for millions of underserved communities across Kenya.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Walmart Health And Wellness
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Implemented best practices and procedures to promote organization as an attractive place to work as well as employed innovative strategies to source candidates..
  • Consistent leader in delivering all key metrics among the Talent Acquisition Team
  • Organized successful career fairs and networking events targeting specific industries or skill sets in alignment with company objectives.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in talent acquisition and fostering their professional growth.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
  • Continuously monitored and refined recruitment strategies based on feedback from candidates, hiring managers, and industry developments.
  • Negotiated offers with candidates, balancing organizational needs with individual requirements to secure top talent for key roles.

Senior Manager Eye Care Talent Acquisition

Luxottica Eye Care
05.2017 - 11.2021

Supervise and manage a team of experienced professionals to attract top talented optometry and opticianry candidates for key roles in five national retail brands across North America.

  • Created a culture of accountability by creating and holding a team of recruiters accountable to delivering results in hires, quality communication, networking, events, and staffing of Greenfield locations across five National Brands.
  • Spearheaded rollout of new CRM for the organization which led to quickly building a database of all Optometrists across the US leading to increased sourcing, recruiting, and hiring metrics.
  • Worked with company leaders to develop a strategic plan to increase engagement, recruiting, and retention of licensed opticians.
  • Coached and developed key talented team members successfully to career advancements by creating individual development plans with continual follow up
  • Developed key relationships with all OD and Opticianry Colleges and Universities

Head of Programming

OneSight (Eye Care Non-Profit)
01.2012 - 05.2017
  • Spearheaded all activities related to sustainable programming as Head of Programming, piloting and developing expert eye health strategies in underserved communities across Africa.
  • Recruited and onboarded global expert teams to transfer skills to underserved countries, building in-country leadership teams to initiate sustainable eye care programs.
  • Collaborated with government eye health sectors to finalize Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and devised operational and training strategies in underserved countries.
  • Coordinated with international organizations such as the IMF, USAID, Ministry of Health, US Embassy, and INGOs to ensure smooth functioning of operations.
  • Successfully reduced cost of ownership for underserved populations by initiating outreach programming.
  • Increased awareness of eye health throughout Africa through strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Implemented best practices for effective management of entities in Gambia, Rwanda, Zambia, and South Africa.
  • Focused on boosting market demand by developing and maintaining sustainable product assortments.
  • Designed and introduced a supply chain model for manufacturing and dispensing eyeglasses across Africa

Regional Director of Operations

Luxottica Retail
08.2002 - 01.2012
  • Led a team of entrepreneurial leaders, providing active support to drive financial performance and enhance associate satisfaction.
  • As Regional Director of Operations, recruited and onboarded top-tier managers and optometrists, oversaw performance evaluations for associates across Southeast, and provided constructive feedback to enhance productivity.
  • Served as Regional OneSight Captain, contributing expertise to independent nonprofit focused on providing eye health services to underserved populations.
  • Directed over 300 associates across 10 states, representing national retail brands such as LensCrafters, Target Optical, and Sears Optical, achieving sales targets and key performance metrics.
  • Implemented strategic manpower plans to fulfill staffing requirements and successfully delivered annual sales plans totaling $43 million.
  • Exceeded KPI targets, P&L objectives, customer satisfaction goals, and facilitated associate development initiatives throughout Southeastern US, driving business growth.
  • Introduced "Field Manager Basic Training" program, now a staple in Luxottica's training curriculum.
  • Delivered keynote speeches to "Rising Star" managers during regional manager training at Luxottica Headquarters

Education

Associate of Science - Applied Science

Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC
05.1993

Skills

  • Global Talent Acquisition
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Operations Director / Drive for results
  • Sustainable Design
  • Program Director
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Employee Engagement
  • Recruiting Strategy and Tactics
  • Leadership Development
  • Recruitment Metrics
  • Campus Recruitment
  • Training and mentoring
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Networking Events

Certification

  • South Carolina Opticians License - LLR
  • North Carolina Opticians License - NC State Board of Opticians
  • National Contact Lens Examiners Advanced Certification (NCLE-AC) - American Board of Opticians
  • American Board of Opticianry - American Board of Opticians

Awards

  • Gambia Board of Directors - OneSight: Served at Executive Director representing OneSight non-profit
  • "Value Sharing for Sustainable and Inclusive Development" - contributor to published book by IGI Global
  • OneSight Entrepreneurial Characteristic Award - OneSight 2016: Received for developing and piloting the Sustainable Vision Care Model which is now replicated across the globe in underserved communities providing access to eye health and eyeglasses to millions
  • EVPP Award - Target Optical 2010: Received for having the highest warranty percent to plan territory in the company
  • Top Regional Manager of the Year East Zone - Target Optical 2009: Received for having high leadership competencies and performance
  • FMBT Ambassador - Luxottica 2007: Speaker and trainer for FMBT Program
  • Leadership Challenge Program completion
  • Number One Club - Luxottica and Cole Vision: Received for being in the top 10% in the company in key matrix from 1994 - 2002
  • Ironman Triathlon finisher

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

MyEyeDr.
12.2022 - Current

Senior Director of Operations and Programs

RestoringVision (Eyecare Non-Profit)
06.2022 - 12.2022

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Walmart Health And Wellness
11.2021 - 06.2022

Senior Manager Eye Care Talent Acquisition

Luxottica Eye Care
05.2017 - 11.2021

Head of Programming

OneSight (Eye Care Non-Profit)
01.2012 - 05.2017

Regional Director of Operations

Luxottica Retail
08.2002 - 01.2012

Associate of Science - Applied Science

Durham Technical Community College
Paul Case