Nicholas Michael Popcheff
***** ****** **** **** • Orlando, FL • 32821
CELL 317-***-**** • E-MAIL *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
B.S. Pharmacy
- Purdue University- West Lafayette, IN.
- Graduated 1992 - GPA: 5.2/6.0
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
State of Indiana Registered Pharmacist - License Number: 26017676A State of Florida Registered Pharmacist - License Number: PS34770
- CPR/AED
- Immunizer
EMPLOYMENT
Walgreens- Staff Pharmacist 1998-Present
-Experienced opening/setting up new pharmacy departments: stores 9644 & 10973.
-Discovered a $2000 discrepancy in missing inventory by diligently maintaining an accurate inventory level.
-Mentored/managed pharmacy technicians through instructive teaching to help the pharmacy department become more knowledgeable and efficient resulting in increased customer care.
-Responsible for filling, filing, compounding, inventory management, returns, and helping to maintain pharmacy records to comply with state and federal laws.
-Provided excellent patient care by empathizing with patients’ concerns/ conditions and helping them with medication questions Rx/OTC.
-Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently to decrease patient wait times, increase customer satisfaction, and improve patient outcomes.
-Assisted hospital/LTC nurses with medication reconciliations for newly admitted patients to ensure the entire healthcare team had an accurate list of patients’ medications.
Revco/CVS- Pharmacy Manager 1995-1998
-Managed/organized a high volume pharmacy department in Avon, IN.
-Successfully endured two pharmacy buyouts; Revco to CVS and Toler pharmacy.
-Hired, managed, and mentored students and pharmacy technicians.
-Maintained inventory levels that resulted in a decreased jobber buy.
-Recognized for my achievements by being invited to attend the annual managers meeting in Nashville, TN. (only one pharmacist from each district was invited to attend by their supervisor).
Eli Lilly & Co. - Pharmaceutical Sales Rep. 1992-1995
-Responsible for over $4 million in sales of Prozac, Ceclor, & Axid per year in the Quincy, IL. territory.
-Achieved 100% to quota in sales resulting in winning three separate selling contests.
-Developed strong communication skills by interacting with doctors/nurses/ staff on a daily basis.
-Planned/coordinated/hosted numerous presentations to gastroenterologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, nurses, and pharmacists to educate them on specific patient benefits.
Popcheff Lawn Care - Entrepreneur 1985-1992
-Cared for over 40 customer accounts to help with college tuition.
-Acquired all accounts through word of mouth by providing excellent customer service.
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer - Prairie Trace Elementary 2006
-Co-director Prairie Trace Elementary School Fall Festival.
-coordinated, organized, and supervised volunteers.
-raised $80,000 to be put toward new laptop computers for students. President - St. Stephens Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church 2000
-Presided over bi-monthly church board meetings.
-Helped to plan, coordinate, and assign committees.
-Successfully organized annual church dance to raise money.