Alisha Bhatia
Darlaston,United Kingdom
Summary
Detail-oriented professional experienced in fostering collaboration and achieving organisational goals through effective communication and adaptability. Delivered results by managing time efficiently, meeting deadlines while balancing multiple tasks. Contributed to team success through hands-on mentoring and a proactive approach to problem-solving and organisational support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pharmacy assistant
Pleck Pharmacy
Walsall, West Midlands
12.2025 - 12.2025
- Prioritised tasks effectively during busy periods, maintaining excellent level of service without disruptions or delays.
- Enhanced efficiency by organising medication shelves according to categories and expiry dates.
- Dispensed medications under supervision of pharmacist, ensuring safe practices at all times.
- Conducted regular stock checks to maintain accurate inventory system.
- Managed stock levels effectively to prevent shortages or excesses.
- Supported pharmacist in compiling monthly reports to monitor sales trends and inventory levels.
- Prepared labels for prescription bottles with meticulous attention to detail, reducing errors in medication distribution.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organised.
- Assisted pharmacy staff in preparing medications and filling orders.
- Assisted with dispensing duties during busy periods to aid pharmacy workflow.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, shop hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Identified high-demand and out-of-stock items for replenishment.
- Managed new stock deliveries, ensuring correct drug supplies and safe medication storage.
- Counted and labelled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stored medicines in appropriate temperature-controlled conditions to maintain quality.
- Processed incoming medication orders, checking inventories for supply requirements and reordering stock as necessary.
- Stored drugs in line with temperature and security requirements.
- Kept accurate counts of medications, chemicals and supplies and updated records.
- Checked inbound pharmacy stock met quantities listed on delivery records.
- Cleaned equipment and containers between use to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed on correct use of prescribed medications and warned of potential interactions or contraindications.
- Received incoming controlled drug supplies, storing within correct, secure locations.
Library assistant
Woods Bank Academy Darlaston
Darlaston, Walsall
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Ensured clean and quiet environment, enhancing user experience.
- Restocked shelves timely, ensuring availability of all titles at all times.
- Led user education programs about library facilities and services to increase awareness.
- Organised special events and workshops, increasing community engagement.
- Fixed minor technical glitches with library computers promptly, minimising downtime.
- Answered queries from users efficiently, providing useful information.
- Helped users navigate online catalogue effectively, aiding their search efforts.
- Catalogued new books in system to facilitate easy access.
- Performed regular inventory checks; ensured accurate tracking of materials.
- Conducted story-time sessions for children to promote reading habits.
- Managed library resources for optimal utilisation.
- Updated borrower records meticulously to avoid any discrepancies.
- Checked out approximately 20 books for patrons swiftly and accurately daily.
- Sorted and arranged books by category in shelves.
- Helped customers to successfully use library computers and equipment.
- Assisted around 50 customers in locating specific books to address needs daily.
- Checked in and out books and scanned library cards.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to reconcile catalogued items and identify missing materials.
- Conducted library orientations to familiarise new patrons with available services.
- Facilitated library events and workshops, fostering community engagement and learning.
- Executed acquisition process for new library materials, ensuring timely availability.
- Assisted patrons with information retrieval tasks.
- Assisted in maintaining digital archives and databases.
- Reported disruptions and disturbances to promote peace and order in library.
- Sourced new books and equipment for library with thorough research weekly.
- Supported librarians by assisting with materials check-in and check-out process.
- Placed books on proper shelves following classification system when returning to circulation.
- Input information about new books and resources to library database.
Education
GCSEs - STEM and Social Sciences
Grace Academy, Darlaston
Darlaston, Walsall 09.2023 - 06.2025
Skills
Medication management
Accuracy
Organising supplies
Effective communication
Effective listening
Patience
Pays Attention To Detail
Adaptability
Creative problem-solving
Collaborative teamwork
Deadline management
Time management
Customer service
Languages
English, Punjabi
Fluent
Affiliations
- volunteering - helping the community
- personal tutoring - like to help younger cousins, siblings, and friends with weak spots in their education to aid them into feeling super confident in topics that lack knowledge
- completing problem-solving tasks
- cleaning - maintaining a clean, safe home and workspace
- studying - enjoy spending time going over content I learn in college and spend time doing past papers or active recall.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments: Saving Money by avoiding unnecessary spending or finding a way to cut costs, Saving Time by finishing tasks and assignments on the day that they are given and prevent procrastining
Timeline
Pharmacy assistant
Pleck Pharmacy
12.2025 - 12.2025
GCSEs - STEM and Social Sciences
Grace Academy, Darlaston
09.2023 - 06.2025
Library assistant
Woods Bank Academy Darlaston
09.2019 - 02.2020