Chattanooga, TN 37421 F: 423-899-0528 E: jm10c7ef8@westpost.net ________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ A customer service-oriented Pharmacist with extensive experience in sales, new p roduct releases, and drug interactions. Ability to lead, manage, and motivate st aff to provide excellent patient care resulting in better patient outcomes. Team player who enjoys working with store managers to maximize performance and sales objectives. A self-starter with strong ability to recognize marketing opportunities. Excelle nt leadership and interpersonal skills in both company and customer relations wi th the ability to develop rapport and inspire trust and confidence in others in culturally diverse environments. Enjoy getting to know patients and family membe rs on first name basis. Thorough understanding of laws, regulations and standards governing new and stud y drugs. Ability to effectively and efficiently discuss clinical information reg arding medications from all sources (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, etc .) in patient-friendly language. Recipient of over 17 sales awards. Played an integral part in introducing produc ts such as Prozac, Keflex, Ceclor, Davocet-N 100, Keflin, Kefzol, Mandol, Dobutrex IV, Humulin-R/N/ NPH insulins, and growth hormones. Professional Strengths Market Research Team Player Sales Forecasting Exceptional Customer Service Strong Community-Based Care Inventory Control Extensive Product Knowledge Employee Training & Development Fiscal Responsibility Clinical & Analytical Problem Solving ________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ EXPERIENCE S & W PHARMACY, Dalton, GA 2007 - Present Pharmacist in Charge & Compounding Prepare and provide prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals as needed f or adequate patient care. Accountable for inventory and narcotic control. Train and supervise employees. Conduct quality control on medications for accuracy and patient drug allergies o r drug-drug reactions. Selected Accomplishments: Under the guidance of a pediatrician from Scottish Rite in Atlanta, GA, compound ed a life saving medication that involved Viagra (sildenafil cirtrate) that incr eased heart stroke volume in a premature pediatric patient that was not developi ng hair, fingernails, growth or thickening of skin. The infant responded positiv ely to the treatment. Compounded successful topical anesthetic used on gums to relieve pain during den tal procedures. Identified and helped resolve a major problem involving birth control refills wi th a patient. PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY & COMPOUNDING SERVICES, Chattanooga, TN 2006 - 2007 Retail & Compounding Pharmacist Compounded bio-identical hormones, veterinary products, and custom formulations for hormones along with anti-aging medications, including Botox formulations to be used in plastic surgery. Jerry F. Meaders, D.Ph. jm10c7ef8@westpost.net Page 2 of 2
CVS, Dalton, GA 1995 - 2006
Pharmacist in Charge, Dalton, GA (2002 - 2006) Processed over 2,000 new and refilled prescriptions weekly and recommended non-p rescription medications that would help further patients' recovery. Prepared medications for hospice patients. Discussed drug therapy with many term inal hospice and cancer patients that often involved confidential discussions wi th close family members. Accountable for the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy. Oversaw third party bi lling and processing of insurance. Kept up to date on pricing or inventory chang es or drug recalls and processed them for pharmacy credit. Worked to increase ph armacy sales, which increased overall store profits. Trained new pharmacy technicians and worked with new pharmacy students. Pharmacist in Charge, Trenton, GA (1995 - 2002) Provided patient drug interaction consultation in this high volume store. Transf erred to Dalton, GA. ELI LILLY AND COMPANY/DISTA PRODUCTS DIVISION 1971 - 1995 Sales Triad Supervisor (1990 - 1995) Triad Supervisor for all area promotions in Chattanooga and surrounding hospital s. Supervised three staff for this product promotion. Directly responsible for the release and promo tion of Prozac and Darvocet-N 100 in the Chattanooga area. Recipient of Presidents Golden Sales Award for meeting sales quotas for all majo r promoted pharmaceutical products for five consecutive years. Sales in excess o f $1.5 M. Additional experience at Eli Lilly and Company included progressively responsibl e positions as Hospital Representative (1985 - 1990), Medical Representative (19 78 - 1985), and Medical Sales Representative (1971 - 1978). ________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ EDUCATION/REGISTRATION P.C.C.A. Pharmacy Compounding Corporation of America (2006 - Present) Hospital Research & Development, Eli Lilly Company (1993) Doctor of Pharmacy, State of Tennessee (1987) R.PH. Pharmacy, State of Georgia (1971) B.S. Pharmacy (1971) Mercer University Pharmacy School, Atlanta, GA: Residency at Grady's Hospital Po ison Control Unit B.S. Biology/Chemistry, Minor in Sociology, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA ( 1966) A.S. Pre-Med, Central Wesleyan College, SC (1966) ________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TN Pharmaceutical Association Hamilton County Pharmaceutical Association Society of Hamilton County Hospital Pharmacists ________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ MILITARY EXPERIENCE U.S. Army Reserve, Aviation Division Huey Helicopter Air Assault: Co-Pilot/Crew Chief/Gunner (Honorable Discharge)