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Erin Skelsey

Kapiti

Summary

I am an experienced Community Pharmacist with 22 years of dedicated healthcare and community engagement. Skilled in building strong relationships and tackling challenges, demonstrating excellence in service and follow-up with diverse clients and patients. Founder of a not-for-profit trust focused on science and technology for children. I have a very proactive, goal-oriented approach with strong time management and problem-solving skills. I am a reliable and adaptable person with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I would like to contribute to a supportive team and organizational growth. I have an entrepreneurial spirit, having successfully run a boutique store on the Kapiti Coast for the past 5 years. I am reliable, very friendly and I would be delighted to discuss this role with you.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Owner

Orinoco Designs Ltd
10.2020 - Current
  • Developed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
  • Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Implemented customer loyalty programs, enhancing repeat business and engagement.
  • Managed daily store operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe shopping environment.
  • Developed a loyal customer base with personalized assistance, attentive listening, and friendly interactions.
  • Adapted store operations to meet changing market conditions and customer needs while preserving overall business stability.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment to create an inviting shopping experience.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing customer inquiries or concerns promptly.
  • Strengthened relationships with vendors to ensure reliable product deliveries while maintaining healthy business partnerships.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Increased store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive merchandise displays.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Boosted sales during peak seasons by designing promotional events and coordinating targeted advertising campaigns.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture that fostered teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement among staff members.
  • Proactively addressed potential safety hazards within the store environment, maintaining a secure and compliant space for staff and customers.
  • Optimized product positioning within the store layout to increase visibility of key items resulting in higher sales conversions.
  • Mentored staff members in various aspects of retail operations, promoting professional development among team members.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Recruited, hired and trained team members.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
  • Established vendor relationships to negotiate favourable terms for supplies and products.
  • Managed inventory levels for optimal stock availability, reducing excess stock and minimizing costs.

Community Pharmacist

Unichem Waikanae Pharmacy
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Dispensed medications accurately while providing patient counseling on proper usage and potential side effects.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of medications and minimize waste through effective stock rotation.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient therapy plans, ensuring safe and effective medication use.
  • Conducted medication reviews to identify drug interactions, contraindications, and opportunities for therapy optimization.
  • Trained and mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on best practices in pharmaceutical care and customer service.
  • Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
  • Educated patients on over-the-counter product selection and proper usage, ensuring safe and effective self-care choices.
  • Reduced medication errors through diligent prescription review and verification processes.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, resulting in improved patient care and communication.
  • Ensured accurate dispensing of controlled substances, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing individual concerns and prioritizing patient needs.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends, attending professional development seminars to maintain knowledge of new medications and therapies.
  • Administered wide range of immunization and contraception options in alignment with individual needs.
  • Collaborated with pharmacy team members to optimize operations and deliver outstanding patient care experiences.
  • Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
  • Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
  • Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
  • Reconstituted oral liquids.
  • Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
  • Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
  • Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.

Community Pharmacist

Life Pharmacy Coastlands
05.2014 - 02.2016

As above for Unichem Waikanae Pharmacy.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy With Honours - Pharmacy

Otago University
Dunedin, NZ
11-2000

Skills

  • Excellent phone and email etiquette
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Outstanding Patient Care and Client Service
  • Problem-solving, critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent multitasking and organizational skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Positive Attitude
  • Time management capabilities
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Managing patient medical records and data confidentiality
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Medical terminology

Certification

  • 2019 - Floristry Level 2 Qualification - Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (OPNZ).
  • December 2014 - December 2016 Comprehensive First Aid Certificate NZ Red Cross
  • 2014 - Otago Polytechnic Certificate in Sustainable Practice (Level 5)
  • 2008-2010 Qualified Teacher Aide certificate (OPNZ), Cashmere Avenue School, Khandallah, Wellington
  • 2001 - Awarded Top equal Pharmacy Intern pre-registrant for Bachelor of Pharmacy Pre-registrant Intern programme
  • 2000 - Clinical Pharmacy Prize-Disease and Drug Therapy 1 and 2 Pharmacy Law and Ethics Prize (Pharmacy Defence Association)
  • 1999 - Pharmacy Practice Prize-Awarded for excellence in Pharmacy Practice for 2nd/3rd years
  • 1997-2001 Bachelor of Pharmacy, Graduated with Distinction (Otago University)
  • 1994-1996 Pharmacy Assistant Diploma (PAD) - Pharmaceutical Society New Zealand
  • 1992-1993 Pharmacy Technicians Certificate - OPNZ

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my family and pets

I love walking in the outdoors and jazz music

Reading cook books for inspiration and trying my hand at new recipes


Timeline

Store Owner

Orinoco Designs Ltd
10.2020 - Current

Community Pharmacist

Unichem Waikanae Pharmacy
03.2016 - 02.2019

Community Pharmacist

Life Pharmacy Coastlands
05.2014 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Pharmacy With Honours - Pharmacy

Otago University
Erin Skelsey