CHRISTOPHER A. FAMA
** ******* *****, ******* ****, NY 12065 (Cell): 518-***-**** (Home):518-***-**** Email: adi7tt@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE:
• Benzer Pharmacy, Amenia, NY --October 2019 to Present -- Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager
• Lake Mahopac Pharmacy, Mahopac, NY – June 2016 to October 2019 -- Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager
• ACME Supermarkets, Hopewell Junction, NY -- February 2015 to May 2016 -- Pharmacist
• Golub Corporation, Schenectady, NY – July 2002 to March 2015 -- Supervising Pharmacist and Floating Pharmacist
• Hannaford Supermarket, Colonie, NY—April 1989 to February 2002 -- Supervising Pharmacist
• Office of Medicaid Management, Fraud Unit, Albany, NY – 1993 to 1995 – Case Reviewer for possible Medicaid fraud
• Rite Aid Corporation, Schodack, NY 1987 to 1990 – Supervising Pharmacist
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• 31 years of retail experience including 15 years as a Supervising Pharmacist and 11 years as a Floating Pharmacist
! Hired, managed, trained, motivated and mentored pharmacy staff. Promoted the importance of team development through effective communication, positive reinforcement, and use of motivational skills, resulting in more competent, confident and efficient team members
! Other responsibilities included maintenance of proper inventory levels, compliance with all State and Federal laws
! Worked with department managers as well as store managers in grocery store retail setting to provide a cohesive team atmosphere
• Highly organized and able to accurately work in a fast-paced environment
• Certified Immunizer licensed in New York State (New Jersey license pending)
• Seamlessly worked in many retail settings, all of which presented unique daily challenges requiring my ability to effectively and cohesively bring staff together
• Helped turn around pharmacies which were delivering substandard results. Consistently increased sales through various action plans and outstanding customer service
• Built long lasting and trustworthy relationships with customers and other health care professionals
EDUCATION:
• B.S. Chemistry Gannon University, Erie, PA, 1984
• B.S Pharmacy Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany, NY1987,