Fran Pyle

About Fran Pyle

With over 20 years of experience in operations and communications across the health & …

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Perlmutter Eye Center

   Mar 2025 — Present · US

   Provide executive-level leadership for a growing, multi-site, multi-specialty medical group specializing in dermatology, ophthalmology, optometry, and optical retail. Oversee daily operations across multiple departments and locations, driving efficiency, strategic growth, and excellence in patient care.Direct and coordinate core operational functions, including human resources, finance, marketing, IT, and clinical services, ensuring seamless practice management and alignment with organizational goals.Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment, emphasizing staff development, performance accountability, and high employee engagement.Lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, optimizing resource utilization, and expanding service lines.Manage and allocate organizational resources, including staffing, facilities, and budget to maximize operational efficiency, profitability, and quality of care.Ensure full regulatory compliance with healthcare laws, safety standards, and professional guidelines; proactively identify and mitigate risk across clinical and administrative domains.Serve as a key liaison between providers, administrative staff, and external stakeholders to maintain cohesive communication and operational alignment.Specialty Areas of Oversight- Dermatology- Ophthalmology- Optometry- Optical Retail

Education

• The College of Saint Rose

  M.A., Public Communications

  2004 — 2007

• Johnson & Wales University

  B.S., Health Care Administration

  1995 — 1999

• Johnson & Wales University

  A.S., Hospitality Management

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Budgets
• Organizational Change
• Legislation
• Organizing
• Advertising Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Accountability
• Video Conferencing
• Change Leadership
• Content Writing
• Financial Management
• Promotion Planning
• Cubase
• Photoshop
• Radio Advertising
• Marketing Research
• Video Editing
• Social Media Marketing
• Music Licensing
• Budget Tracking
• Brand Communication
• Healthcare Management
• Word of Mouth Marketing
• Budget Management
• Public Relations
• Sound Forge
• Business Strategy
• Indesign
• Graphic Design
• Training &Amp; Development
• Change Management
• Brand Awareness
• Editing
• Radio Promotions
• Audio Mixing
• Strategic Communications
• Media Buying
• Copywriting
• Legislative Writing