Mahsa Alizadeh Khorassani
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506-***-**** *****.**********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy 2019-Current
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
4.1 GPA.
Financed tuition fees through awards, bursaries, scholarships, and part-time work.
Bachelor of Science: Honors in Biochemistry 2014-2018
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Relevant course work: Immunology, Microbiology, Seminars, Statistics
AWARDS
Dean J. Esmonde Cooke Award 2020-2021
Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists
Dalhousie University In-course Scholarship 2020-2021
Dalhousie University
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES
NSCP Drug Administration By Injection Permit 2022-Current
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Standard First Aid and BLS- CPR (HCP) 2020-2023
St. John’s Ambulance
DAL Leadership Certificate 2019-Current
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Student Placement June 2022
Cole Harbour Lawtons Pharmacy
Acknowledged all customers approaching the Pharmacy; offered assistance promptly and in a courteous and professional manner.
Received and processed new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensured accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed.
Provided counseling on prescriptions - over the counter/behind the counter products and various health-related issues.
Adhered to all confidentiality and privacy requirements.
Compounded various medications following the site’s standards and procedures.
Pharmacy Student Placement May 2021
Clayton Park Lawtons Pharmacy
Acknowledged all customers approaching the Pharmacy; offered assistance promptly and in a courteous and professional manner.
Received and processed new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensured accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed.
Provided counseling on prescriptions - over the counter/behind the counter products and various health-related issues.
Adhered to all confidentiality and privacy requirements.
Compounded various medications following the site’s standards and procedures.
Self-Employed/Business Owner 2020-Current
House 2 Home Auctions & Liquidations, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Developed a loyal customer base by focusing on improving customer service and forming trusting relationships.
Learned to effectively forecast and prepare for unexpected financial issues and product shortages.
Continuously came up with creative solutions and strategies to work more efficiently and lower costs.
Actively built on product knowledge by doing market research and getting customer feedback.
Sharpened organizational skills by keeping records of customer interactions, transactions, inquiries, complaints, or comments.
Acquired time management skills by performing tasks such as payroll.
Retail 2019-2020
Ashley Home Store, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Developed communication skills by greeting customers and ascertaining their specific needs on a daily basis.
Resolved complaints and disputes in billing or contact specifications by listening to client issues, offering suggestions and providing follow-ups.
Actively built on product knowledge by recommending, selecting, and helping to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Vision Mate 2019-2020
CNIB Foundation, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Provided community-based support through one-one-one sighted assistance and
companionship for a person who is blind or partially sighted.
Regularly visited the blind or partially sighted companion in his/her home or other
suitable environments at their convenience.
Assisted with daily activities such as reading, organizing, walking, outings and
friendly visiting.
Senior Advocate 2018
Providence Health, Vancouver, British Columbia
Developed interpersonal skills by talking to seniors in accordance with instructions to obtain feedback on the services and care they received.
Collaborated with immediate supervisor, healthcare policy makers and nursing home staff on a daily basis to discuss progress and strategize.
Proofread and reviewed data for completeness and accuracy.
Mediated senior or disabled patients in filling out applications; explained survey objectives in a comprehensible and clear manner.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Dalhousie Student Pharmacy PR Committee 2019-2020
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Facilitate, support and coordinate all activities of the student pharmacy society.
Develop, promote and conduct a variety of extra-curricular programs for students.
Organize and coordinate various fundraising programs and funfair events to generate revenue.
Develop and maintain cordial relationships with members of the society, faculty, staff and students.