Mary E. Schmidt is the founder of EyeSystems a professional training and practice consulting firm, specializing in the eyecare field. She will be sharing her expertise on training, supporting and leading your office staff.

She was one of Vision Monday's 50 Most Influential Women in Optical in 2005.

She provides full scope paraoptometric education with a focus on managerial development, business health and improving patient care. Her emphasis is on organization and professionalism. The American Optometric Association and the American Board of Opticianry have accredited her programs.

Mary has over 30 years experience within the optical field including ten years of hands-on in office experience along with practice administration for multi-doctor practices, outside sales and marketing experience, and management of education and training for a large practice management group.

Mary has presented programs to state wide, national and international audiences along with personalized private training since 1995. She is a popular speaker with the ability to motivate and inspire.