Kathryn Pullen
Whangārei,Northland
Summary
I am a process-focused, experienced trainee technician with an extensive background in both dispensary and retail, skilled in prescription processing and dispensing while ensuring accuracy and excellent customer service. I am experienced with Medico packing and processing, having processed and packed weekly, monthly and rest home cycles. I am very excited to make the lifestyle move out to Mangawhai and eager to contribute to a dynamic pharmacy team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Dispensary Technician
Unichem Onerahi Pharmacy
Whangārei, Northland
03.2025 - Current
- Processes prescriptions accurately using Toniq.
- Dispense prescriptions efficiently and accurately
- Assisted customers with product selection and medication inquiries
- Answer the phones and assist with any medication or shop queries
- Maintained inventory levels and organized stock on shelves.
- Record fridge log tag weekly
- Medico pack cycle processing and packing
- Process and keep track of all of our daily collection patients
- Maintained positive working relationship with other staff members and management.
Retail Manager / Assistant
Unichem Onerahi Pharmacy
Whangarei , Northland
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed retail inwards goods and all of the ordering for retail
- Met with reps about new products and deals
- A vast and wide range of product knowledge allowed me to assisted customers in choosing the correct product for them with great customer service
- Correctly handed out prescriptions ensuring no privacy breaches
- Counted the tills for the day and managed the cash float and banking
Checkout Operator
Pak n Save
Whangārei, Northland
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Operated checkout registers to process customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service.
- Managed cash handling and ensured accurate cash drawer balance.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate till balances throughout shifts.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
Education
Certificate In Pharmacy - Pharmacy Technician Core Level 4 -
Polytechnic
Whangarei, Northland 03.2026 - 08.2026
Certificate In Pharmacy - Introduction To Pharmacy Practice Level 3 -
Poly Technic NZ
Whangarei Whangarei Girls High School
Whangarei , NorthlandSkills
- Fast learner
- Process focused
- Very reliable
- Great customer service
- Experienced in cash handling
- Extensive product knowledge
- Very good with time management
- Can implement upselling strategies while helping customers
Timeline
Certificate In Pharmacy - Pharmacy Technician Core Level 4 -
Polytechnic
03.2026 - 08.2026
Trainee Dispensary Technician
Unichem Onerahi Pharmacy
03.2025 - Current
Retail Manager / Assistant
Unichem Onerahi Pharmacy
04.2022 - 03.2025
Checkout Operator
Pak n Save
10.2019 - 11.2020
Certificate In Pharmacy - Introduction To Pharmacy Practice Level 3 -
Poly Technic NZ
Whangarei Girls High School