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Thanusika Sivanathan

Thanusika Sivanathan

London,Lambeth

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacy Assistant Student with 1.5 years of professional experience in customer-facing retail roles. Currently enrolled in a comprehensive Pharmacy Assistant program, developing foundational knowledge in dispensing procedures, pharmaceutical calculations, and medical terminology. Highly proficient in client communication and committed to supporting pharmaceutical staff with accuracy and compliance in all dispensing and administrative tasks.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Trading assistant

Sainsbury's
London, Lambeth
08.2024 - Current


Tills & Customer Service Excellence:

Successfully managed a high-volume till area, processing transactions accurately, including cash, card, and voucher payments, and ensuring strict adherence to currency handling protocols.

Consistently delivered exceptional customer service, professionally resolving inquiries and complaints to maintain a positive shopping experience.

Demonstrated versatility by also supporting key operational areas, including food preparation and quality control within the Hot Food and Bakery departments.

Food Preparation, Hygiene, and Quality Control:

Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene in both Hot Food and Bakery departments, ensuring all items met strict quality and presentation guidelines before display.

Efficiently prepared, heated, and stocked a range of products, managing inventory rotation and minimizing waste. Effectively contributed to the positive visual merchandising of both areas to maximize sales appeal.


Receptionist

Meena medical
Srilanka
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Greeting and Assisting: Provide a courteous and professional reception service to patients, visitors, and clinic staff.
  • Handling Enquiries: Answer the pharmacy telephone, deal with general and straightforward problems or enquiries, and direct complex medication-related queries to the Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician.
  • Receiving Prescriptions: Take in prescriptions, request forms, and other requests according to established procedures.
  • Issuing Medication: Assist in the issuing and collection of completed prescriptions and dispensed medication to patients.
  • Handling Payments: Collect prescription charges and check for exemption statuses in line with regulations.
  • Cleanliness: Maintain standards of tidiness and cleanliness within the reception and dispensary areas.

Education

GCSEs -

Kn/ vaddakkachchi central college
Srilanka
01.2016 - 12.2016

A-Levels - Bio science

Kn/ vaddakkachchi central college
Srilanka
01.2017 - 08.2020

Skills

    Quick learner—able to pick up new tasks and systems rapidly and operate effectively from day one

    Self-motivated and proactive, consistently taking initiative to support the team and meet targets

    Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage with customers calmly and professionally—especially in challenging situations

    Strong ability to remain composed under pressure and adapt to changing priorities or customer demands

    Hard-working and efficient: committed to delivering high standards and smart in finding the most effective way to complete tasksStrong team-worker who builds a positive working environment through cooperation, clear communication and mutual respectStrong team-worker who builds a positive working environment through cooperation, clear communication and mutual respect

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Writing poems

Timeline

Trading assistant

Sainsbury's
08.2024 - Current

Receptionist

Meena medical
09.2023 - 02.2024

A-Levels - Bio science

Kn/ vaddakkachchi central college
01.2017 - 08.2020

GCSEs -

Kn/ vaddakkachchi central college
01.2016 - 12.2016
Thanusika Sivanathan