I tutor Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician students on a variety of pharmacy core subjects. Since 1995, I’ve helped students prepare for the CPhT National Exam.

Since 1988, I’ve owned and operated a Mobile DJ Service. I’ve DJ’d in every type of situation from Corporate Events to Nightclubs to Formal Wedding Receptions.

Instructs assigned courses in accordance with course competencies/objectives. Utilizes a variety of approved course materials and teaching methods – such as using lectures, work experience, demonstrations, discussion groups, and seminars - to ensure the needs of the individual students are met in the program. Explains and demonstrates related laboratory/practical procedures in a worklike environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Coaches, guides, mentors and empowers students to achieve optimum success. Utilizes a variety of communication methods to promote higher student retention. Provides students with academic support and advice, gives referrals for additional assistance as required, tutors if necessary, and provides other assistance as needed. Monitors, evaluates, and documents students’ progress through observation, tests, and examinations in theory and practice. Provides regularly scheduled academic advising to students within the program as required. Assists the Program Manager with data collection and/or reporting as required by any applicable program accreditor and/or state regulatory agency. Stays current with all regional and state code changes and industry standards as it applied to the program subject matter being taught.

Worked as a Pharmacy Technician, IV/Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician, Senior Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Buyer, and Pharmacy Billing Technician.Supervised/worked in the Intravenous and Chemotherapy pharmacy section of a 400 bed hospital. Proficient in Cleanroom/USP 797 compliance. Supervised day to day activities of pharmacy technicians working in a Central Inpatient Pharmacy. Proficient in Microsoft Systems (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Key Functions Performed:Assisted the pharmacist in the preparation of medications.Interpreted the label, prescription, or medication order and retrieved the correct medication, dose, dosage form, and package size.Prepared sterile products utilizing sterile technique and following standard protocols (USP797).Maintained appropriate preparation documentation recordsRepackaged medications into a unit dose form both in a patient specific package (extempt prep) as well as in bulk packaging utilizing pre-pack equipment.Assisted the Pharmacist in the distribution of medications.Determined the appropriate delivery method for medications in regard to proper handling, regulation, or cost containment.Made routine deliveries or utilized automated delivery systems such that medications were available for the patient in a timely manner.Determined the proper placement and storage of medications prior to delivery to ensure security and timeliness of delivery.Provided outstanding customer service.Prioritized and managed the flow of work based on patient need, efficiency, and pharmacy policy.Answered questions or requests for service from customers via the phone and in person and followed through to provide assistance.Applied patient billing processes related to charges and credits.Applied departmental processes regarding inventory control.Identified medications which needed to be reordered to prevent outages and shortages.Returned medications to stock in the appropriate storage location.Retrieved medications that were recalled or expired and properly placed them for disposal.Appropriately stored medications according to pharmacy policy and manufacturer's recommendations.Operated computer systems and utilized technology.Effectively operated computer systems and utilized technology in assigned work areas including pharmacy order entry systems, system printers, automated dispensing devices, and automated storage devices (Pyxis).

Ordered clinic issue medications and supplies for the Wyman Park Hospital and for 13 outlying health clinics. Helped reduce the monthly retail pharmacy expenditures by 50% within six months of employment. Advised the pharmacy manager on the most effective measures to reduce costs on pharmacy supply purchases. Supervised two pharmacy technicians in the prepackaging and delivery of medications to 13 outlying clinics. Regularly met with vendors to negotiate lower prices for my pharmacy department.

Served in:Fort Lewis, Washington, 2/75th Ranger Battalion, 2/39th Infantry Division (1978-1981)Fort Sam Houston, Texas- Brooke Army Medical Center(1982-1983)Garlstedt, West Germany- 2nd Armored Division (FWD) "Hell On Wheels"(1983-1984)Augsburg, West Germany- 34th General Hospital (1984-1987)Fort Meade, Maryland- Kimbrough Army Community Hospital (1987-1995)Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm- 13th Evacuation Hospital (1990-1991)