Sales Manager

Jennifer M. Brasser Atkins, Pharm.D

Purpose

EXTREMELY ENTHUSIASTIC VIRGINIA LICENSED DOCTOR OF PHARMACY PHARMACIST WITH OVER 14 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL RETAIL AND PHARMACY MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE PURSUING A PROFESSIONAL CHANGE OF SCENERY. LOOKING TO DIVERGE FORM TRADITIONAL RETAIL AND PRACTICE OTHER ASPECTS OF PHARMACY. I AM HIGHLY SELF-MOTIVATED, ENJOY LEARNING NEW THINGS, AM ALWAYS LOOKING TO FURTHER MY EDUCTION. MY BIGGEST PASSION IS PATIENT CARE AND SEEING POSITIVE OUTCOMES. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT ORGANIZATION IS THE KEY TO A PRODUCTIVE WORK PLACE. I DEEM IT IS TIME FOR TAKE ON SOME NEW AND EXCITING CAREER CHANGES AND CHALLENGES. EXPERIENCE

STAFF PHARMACIST, KIRKPATRICK’S PHARMACY, PETERSBURG, VA JANUARY 2016-FEBRUARY 2017 Came on board to help bring the store more up to date and current, using minimal expenditures. Added large box of “On Hold” prescriptions to patient profiles. Reworked Over-the-Counter items to bring down overall price points and increase variety selections to be more in tune to the economics of the area population. Reorganized Work Flow to start using technicians more to free up pharmacist to do pharmacist duties. Streamlined delivery process to help minimize multiple trips. Expanded use of Vaccination/Immunization Protocol (started last year) to provide more vaccines. Started working with UBC Contracting to do depot psychiatric injections for local D-19 patients. Started using the P.O.S. system to control inventory and create orders. Filled many compliance, Bubble Pack and HIV adherence medications. Worked with owner to find ways to market store and services. Did several MTM cases and collaborated closely with local Hospice companies.

Staff Pharmacist, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Midlothian, VA July 2103 - January 2016 Dispensing and filling responsibilities. Helped to lower overall inventory level. Pharmacist, Wegmans Pharmacy, Fredericksburg, VA June 2009 - June 2013 Store Wellness Coordinator, Simplification Coordinator & Certified ImmunizerManaged Employee Wellness Program (Blood Pressure for 4 years, cholesterol added in 2013): Screened over 400 employees. Evaluated, educated and monitored participating employees in a six month program, using an Outcomes Program. Initiated technician training and development program. Advocated corporate technician requirements change from state to national certification. Implemented “Kudos” to reward positive work performance and increase employee morale. Assisted in laying the groundwork for Pharmacist Immunization program. Used knowledge and experience to help develop corporate wide program. Worked with corporate office to advance clinical programs

(vaccinations, health screenings and MTM). Developed and improved inventory management systems to minimize financial loss and increase patient satisfaction. Spearheaded use of reverse distribution companies and commenced tracking financial loss of charges and shortages. Launched consumer Drug Take Back program. Responsible for obtaining many manufacturer and distributer contacts to fulfill special order items requested by patients. Simplification responsibilities: Corporate program for streamlining, standardizing and sustaining optimal functioning. Took the initiative to reorganize workspaces; maximizing space and ergonomics. Design has since been duplicated in many stores. Consolidated and reformatted many antiquated logs and forms. Pharmacy Manager, Kroger Pharmacy, Midlothian, VA May 2003-June 2009 Management responsibilities: personnel supervision, inventory management, execution of corporate policies and procedures and adherence to state and federal laws. Implemented and improved staff training and department policies and procedures to deliver the highest level of performance. Consistently maintained 50% sales and prescription growth each year. Nutritional Store Food Tours: Carbohydrate Counting, Healthy Heart and Diabetes. Administer vaccinations including pediatric patients and hosting flu clinics at many community locations (American Family Fitness, State Agencies and local Retirement Communities).

~ Kroger Mid-Atlantic Highest Sales Growth Award 2005

~ Kroger Mid-Atlantic Highest Sales Growth Award 2003 Pharmacy Manager, Wal-Mart Pharmacy, Richmond, VA June 2002-May 2003 Department sales totaling over $5.7 million/year (prescription and over-the-counter sales). Maintained 10% annual sales increases and at least 18% profitability. Supervised 13 to 15 auxiliary staff in filling more than 1700 prescriptions weekly; including Pharmacists, Technicians, Cashiers, Stockers and Sales Associates.

Corporate Pharmacy Intern & Various Wal-Mart Positions June 1993-June 2002 Traditional intern functions and supplemental training for pharmacy management obligations. Worked at beta test sites during corporate implementation of in-house designed software program. Frequently worked to modify workflow processes to improve department operations. Pharmacy Technician. Various Skills/Positions: Support Manager. Department Manager. Risk Management-Loss Mitigation Coordinator (OSHA, Fire Health and Department regulations, fraudulent check accrual, Worker’s Compensation claims and accident cases). Obtained 90% annual compensation expenditure reduction.

Licensure and Certification

Pharmacist - Commonwealth of Virginia (License 020*-******) Immunization Certification - American Pharmaceutical Association

CPR & AED for Health Care Provider - BLS - American Heart Association Education

Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia - Doctor of Pharmacy 2002 Undergraduate

Niagara County Community College, Sanborn, New York - Associates Degree of Science with Merit 1998.

{Additional prerequisite coursework completed at Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio and State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York}

Community Involvement

IPPE and APPE preceptor site for Medical College of Virginia and Shenandoah University Schools of Pharmacy. Federal Medical Reserve Corps (Civilian Volunteer), Chesterfield County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Animal Response Team

(CCART)

Interests and Skills

~ Passion for patient education and community involvement with an emphasis on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Dedicated to highest level of patient care, prompt and accurate medication dispensing and superior customer service.

~ Consistently use organizational skills to facilitate maximum performance and ergonomics.

~ Interests in central order entry and use of off-site staff to minimize workload and maximize patient care.

~ Pride myself on thinking “outside of the box”; always looking for methods of improvement.

~ Continually advance my education, refuse to become mentally stagnate, embrace challenges. ~ Strong desire to advance with the profession of pharmacy into clinical practice, ultimately to including future credentialing with board certifications.

~ Ambitions of obtaining a Physician Assistant degree and using it to take a more active role in Clinical Pharmacy.

~ Follow a “Servant Leader”philosophy, always lead by example to improve team confidence, functionality and enthusiasm.

~ Strongly believe that creating a positive work environment promotes team cohesiveness and promotes success.

~ Encourage hard work and team morale to generate limitless outcomes.

~ Sign Language

~ Superior Spanish abilities.

References

Available upon request

9331 Mission Hills Lane Chesterfield, VA 23832 Email: ac0gvk@r.postjobfree.com T 804-***-****

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