Aliyah Bonilla
Schererville,IN
Summary
First-year PharmD student with over three years of diverse pharmacy experience in community, specialty, and hospital environments. Aiming to secure a pharmacy internship to enhance clinical skills and contribute to patient-centered care. Proven ability to promote positive patient experiences through compassionate and quality clinical support. Committed to further developing expertise in innovative pharmacy practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty & Community Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
Woodridge, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Shadowed pharmacists at Northwest Oncology Center and Lurie Children's Hospital.
- Gained exposure to specialty pharmacy operations, infusion workflows, and pediatric medication management.
- Strengthened business management skills through exposure to corporate pharmacy structures and operations.
- Enhanced clinical understanding of medication therapy and patient counseling.
Pharmacy Intern / Pharmacy Technician
HealthLinc Pharmacy
Valparaiso, IN
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Filled prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
- Managed inventory, restocked medications, and maintained accurate dispensing records.
- Processed transactions, opened/closed registers, and provided insurance troubleshooting support.
- Counseled and interacted with patients regarding medications and refill coordination.
Staff / Camp Counselor
YMCA Before/After School Program
Griffith, IN
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured child safety and coordinated daily activities.
- Maintained a clean, organized environment for children.
Volunteer
East Chicago Health Department
East Chicago, IN
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted public health teams with community outreach.
- Assisted Nursing staff with COVID-19 testing and results.
- Distributed educational materials and supported clinic operations.
Education
PharmD Program - Doctorate of Pharmacy
Purdue University - College of Pharmacy
West Lafayette, IN05-2029
Biology -
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, INHigh School Diploma -
Lake Central High School
St. John, IN01.2022
Skills
- Patient communication skills
- Customer service excellence
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Proficient in Spanish
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management expertise
- Workflow coordination
- Community health outreach experience
- Public health education
Certification
- Pharmacy Intern, 08/24
- American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification, 12/24
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT), 12/22
- NCHSE Certification, 05/21
- Work Ethics Certification, 05/21
- NARCAN Certification, 03/21
- Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certificate, 12/20
Extracurricular Activities
VIP- Voices in Pharmacy, 2024 - present Chi Alpha Member, 2024 - present CHEQI - Center for Health Excellence Quality & Innovation, Student Advisory Board, 2024 - present, Coordinated and developed an on-campus STD awareness event., Tabled for Earth Day distributing reusable products and educating on sustainability., Tabled for STI Awareness Week, distributed HIV information, and collected data on student knowledge.
Volunteer Experience
- LTHC - Lafayette Transitional Housing Center, 2024 - present, Assisted in cleaning kitchen and passing out trays of food.
- Soul Food Indy Community Garden, 2024, Supported food access efforts in underserved Indianapolis communities.
- Food Finders Lafayette, 2024 - present, Organized produce and maintained flow of food pantry.
Timeline
Specialty & Community Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
06.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Intern / Pharmacy Technician
HealthLinc Pharmacy
06.2022 - 01.2024
Staff / Camp Counselor
YMCA Before/After School Program
06.2021 - 04.2022
Volunteer
East Chicago Health Department
09.2020 - 05.2021
PharmD Program - Doctorate of Pharmacy
Purdue University - College of Pharmacy
Biology -
Purdue University Northwest
High School Diploma -
Lake Central High School