Experienced pharmacy school graduate

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Sonia Popal

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Strong written and verbal communication, quality presentation skills, and effective leadership ability.

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and cooperatively with a cross-functional team.

- Proven ability to effectively manage simultaneous tasks in high-stress work settings. EDUCATION

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Albany, NY Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate Anticipated Graduation: May 2024 Dean’s Scholarship Recipient August 2018 – Present PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Gore & Co. (A Division of PharmaCompany, Inc.) (Remote) Boston, MA Drug Information and New Market Strategy Extern August 2023 - October 2023

- Provided guidance on global market access strategy for high-profile clients that hold a patent for selenium particle use for the treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer wound dressings

- Critically reviewed publications and datasets from literature searches (PubMed, Medline, etc.) while compiling relevant evidence from reliable sources

- Operated and mastered programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to display and format data to be comprehensible and concise for presentation

WORK EXPERIENCE

CVS Pharmacy Albany, NY

Graduate Pharmacy Intern May 2019 - Present

- Serve patients in various settings such as drop-off, pick-up, consultation, and via tele-communication while maintaining a production volume of over 5,000 script fills per week

- Conduct pharmacy consultations to answer medication and medical device questions using information gathered from Clinical Pharmacology and Lexicomp databases

- Mentor and train new employees on software and pharmacy workflow activities Aviano Air Base Military Treatment Facility Aviano PN, IT Military Pharmacy Intern October 2023– November 2023

- Completed drug monograph documents and assessed patient population demand to update drug formulary

- Attended administrative rounds to ensure productivity of various healthcare teams in the Air Force flight

- Utilized military technology to electronically document and consolidate patient health records Samaritan Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy Troy, NY

Clinical Pharmacy Intern March 2021 – June 2023

- Reviewed individual out-of-state pharmacy counseling laws to support the Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Safety Departments in the training of clinical pharmacy personnel

- Documented medication orders from hospital providers in the Epic Electronic Health Record system

- Presented on therapeutic topics such as GLP-1 RA therapy and their relevance in institutional pharmacy St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates Albany, NY MTM Ambulatory Care Intern May - July 2023

- Operated the OutcomesMTM service to complete medication therapy management reviews to consolidate medication lists, counsel patients on possible interactions, and share additional considerations

- Educated patients on new medications and demonstrated proper medication technique (i.e.: Ozempic injection)

- Exchanged information and built professional relationships with drug company sales representatives 2

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Society of Consulting Pharmacists (ASCP) – Counseling Chair August 2022 – May 2023

- Organized events to increase awareness on geriatric counseling for patients in our communities

- Worked collaboratively with other professional organizations to promote health and wellness for the elderly (i.e.: immunization education)

American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Immunization Course – Immunization Ambassador March 2023

- Evaluated and provided feedback to students on intramuscular and subcutaneous injection technique Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPA) – Social Media Chair August 2021 – May 2022

- Led the promotion of PPA events regarding the awareness of pediatric health and wellness through managing posts on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.

- Collaborated extensively with members and the executive board to communicate via meetings, e-mails, newsletter articles, and social media

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Research Paper Popal S, Chaudhry M, Sheikh A, Gore P. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Pharma September 2023

“Drugs & Safety in Pregnancy section and Medication Safety While Breastfeeding” October 2023

-Presented to pregnant patients of Aviano Air Base 31st Medical Group

“Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) Wound Dressing Market” September 2023

-Presented to pharmaceutical consultant firm clients of Gore & Company (A Division of PharmaCompany, Inc.)

“GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Inpatient Pharmacy” August 2023

-Presented to pharmacy staff at the Bronxcare Health System Inpatient Pharmacy SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

- CPR/AED/BLS Certified - American Heart Association

- HIPPA, Bloodborne Pathogen, and Safety in Pharmacy Practice Training

- Immunization Delivery Certified - American Pharmacists Association

- Registered New York State Pharmacy Intern

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