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Giovanna Fairley

Walsall,West Midlands

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker, organised and friendly individual. I pride myself on providing the best customer service that I can and I like to make sure that my customers come back because of the experience they have had. I feel I have a calm and patient disposition. I work well as part of a team and independently. I am eager to learn. I am looking to broaden my skills, to build on my experience and move into a demanding role.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Pharmacy technician

Midcounties Co-op Pharmacy
Pelsall, Walsall
02.2008 - 07.2020
  • Maintained patient confidentiality while handling sensitive medical information.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Counted and measured medications following standard operating procedures.
  • Minimised wastage by tracking stock dates.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, repeat prescription authorisation and patient information.
  • Dispensed medication accurately against customer prescriptions.
  • Answered questions and offered advice to inform patients regarding prescription orders.
  • Provided smoking cessation service to patients, accurately meeting healthcare needs.
  • Processed repeat prescription requests.
  • Printed prescription labels with accurate patient, contents and dosage advice.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Operated cash register and responsible for daily and weekly cashing up.

Pharmacy dispenser/technician in training

Midcounties Co-op Pharmacy
Pelsall, Walsall
01.1997 - 07.2000
  • Worked in a busy environment liaising between shop floor and dispensary. Worked closely with the pharmacist to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Operated cash register.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.

Medicine Advisor

Co-op Pharmacy
Pendeford, Wolverhampton
09.1994 - 01.1997
  • Worked with customers to provide excellent customer service.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided back up at key times.
  • Operated cash register and completed weekly banking.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Pharmacy Services

National pharmaceutical association
Walsall
10.1998 - 10.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Art and Design

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
10.1990 - 06.1994

A-Levels - Art, History of art

St. Davids College, Cardiff
09.1987 - 06.1989

O'Levels - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Religious Education, Biology, Art, Commerce,

Heathfield House High School
Cardiff
09.1982 - 06.1987

Skills

  • I am able to show empathy towards members of the public and fellow colleagues with an ability to put people at ease
  • I am able to accept advice and guidance from others and I am never afraid to ask for support
  • I am hardworking, dependable, efficient, flexible and I pay attention to detail
  • I am willing to learn, organised and I have the ability to work under pressure

Timeline

Pharmacy technician

Midcounties Co-op Pharmacy
02.2008 - 07.2020

NVQ Level 3 - Pharmacy Services

National pharmaceutical association
10.1998 - 10.1999

Pharmacy dispenser/technician in training

Midcounties Co-op Pharmacy
01.1997 - 07.2000

Medicine Advisor

Co-op Pharmacy
09.1994 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Art and Design

University of Wolverhampton
10.1990 - 06.1994

A-Levels - Art, History of art

St. Davids College, Cardiff
09.1987 - 06.1989

O'Levels - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Religious Education, Biology, Art, Commerce,

Heathfield House High School
09.1982 - 06.1987
Giovanna Fairley