Bruce Wernick
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Astute Former Business Owner bringing 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. A demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Detail oriented analytical problem solver and critical thinker with remarkable decision-making and multi-tasking abilities. Committed to punctuality with the ability to resolve problems and improve business efficiency.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
President/Business Owner
American Gourmet And Confections
Bridgeport, CT
07.1990 - 05.2021
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration including accounting functions such as - Accounts Receivable/Payable, Inventory Control & Purchasing.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions, including Supervisory staff.
- Employed prompt decision-making and Conflict Resolution as need among our 22 employees.
Northeast Regional Manager
Genovese Drugs
Melville, NY
09.1980 - 07.1990
- Supported Store managers to empower front-line associates with skills and knowledge necessary to carry out day-to-day operations.
- Cultivated culture of open communication, collaboration. Including positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained & improved employee staffing during busy periods by monitoring employee schedules.
- Established team priorities. Directed training of employees to boost performance and compliance with federal & state law.
- Increased operational efficiency by implementing computerized systems for prescription filling and regulatory requirements.
- Trained Pharmacists and Pharmacy Staff to work with new computer technology for Prescription filling.
Pharmacy Assistant
Genovese Drugs
Various Locations, NY
08.1971 - 09.1980
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy & Business Management
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY1981
Skills
- Business & Financial Administration
- Marketing and Advertising
- Operational Analysis
- Trend Analysis
- Legal Compliance Federal, State & Local
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Process Improvement
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Risk Mitigation and Management
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Team Leadership & Motivation
Timeline
President/Business Owner
American Gourmet And Confections
07.1990 - 05.2021
Northeast Regional Manager
Genovese Drugs
09.1980 - 07.1990
Pharmacy Assistant
Genovese Drugs
08.1971 - 09.1980
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy & Business Management
St. John's University
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