Crystal Dârash Simms
Ferguson,MO
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Pharmacy Technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Express Scripts
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
- Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
Production Associate
Piston Automotive
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Safely operated hand and power tools to complete repetitive tasks.
- Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
Home Care Provider
Home Support Services, I.H.S.S
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Provide companionship to clients and maintains the overall functions of the home
- Responsible for running errands, grocery shopping, sort mail, and clean and fold laundry
- Write daily reports and maintain meds distribution calendar
- Provide baths, comb hair if requested, and light cleaning (Sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.)
Crew Member, • Crew Trainer
Mc Donald’s
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Responsible for training new employees on how to complete customer transactions and generate bills
- Crew Member – Welcomed customers in a friendly manner, take their orders and generate their bills
- Performed food preparation, cooked all menu items, and adhered to safety and sanitation standards.
Youth Advisor/Youth Minister/Sunday School Teacher/Junior Choir Director
Testimonial Church Gutter Ministries
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Organized and led special activities/programs, facilitated meetings, workshops and discussions and served as a mentor for church youth ages 2-17
- Prepared monthly activity schedules
- Researched, created and taught Bible lessons
- Typed and disseminated church programs and leaflets
- Made phone-calls and assisted Pastor with follow-up calls
- Collected and distributed mail
- Prepared administrative correspondence
- Researched vendors online, ordered supplies and maintained supply locker
- Directed the Junior Choir
- Scheduled rehearsals, selected songs, typed lyrics, recruited and organize choir members.
Security Officer
Whelan Security Company
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Ensured five-story commercial building was secure from intrusion, fire, or theft
- Utilized monitors to perform surveillance of the building’s internal and external premises
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons to guard against theft, and to maintain security on the premises
- Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Performed security checks and called police or fire departments in cases of emergencies such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Answered calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours.
Housekeeper
Residence Inn by Marriott, Inc
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Responsible for ensuring hotel rooms were maintained with the highest standard of cleanliness for hotel guest
- Ensured cleaning cart had the proper number of towels and fresh linens, and toiletries to make up the number of rooms to be cleaned for that day
- Responsible for stripping all the linens and towels to be laundered
- Vacuumed floors, emptied garbage, wiped down sinks, walls, tubs, toilets, tables, windows, mirrors, refrigerators and thoroughly cleaned rooms, daily
- Dusted all items in the room – the television, phone, clock, tables and lampshades
- Ensured each item functioned properly
- Windows and mirrors should be wiped down and cleaned until they are spotless
- The room should then be vacuumed to remove any dust or dirt from the carpet and any tile floor surfaces should be wiped down
- Restocked coffee, liquor bars, soap, shampoos and other items.
Alarm Center Operator
Securitas Security Services
02.2006 - 05.2007
- Was Responsible for responding quickly and accurately to alarm monitoring signals received and provided exceptional customer service to clients
- Reviewed, updated and typed operational data reports, daily
- Monitored alarm system switchboard and checked Honeywell systems for alerts
- Identified and resolved problems
- Dispatched rovers when needed
- Answered telephone inquiries and transferred telephone calls to the proper department
- Adjusted and rotated monitors when necessary.
Teacher’s Assistant/Head Start
Kedren Community Health Center, Inc
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Assisted with grading papers, preparing classroom assignments and maintaining office files
- Coordinated indoor/outdoor activities
- Conducted research and organize educational field trips
- Assisted with monitoring children to ensure every child was accounted for at all times.
Cashier
Walmart
08.2003 - 10.2004
- Responsible for greeting and acknowledging customers and provided answers to product-related questions
- Resolved customer complaints and referred customers to the right person and or/department
- Accurately processed sales using cash registers, scanners, and equipment provided to obtain total purchase amounts
- Accepted cash, checks, and bank cards for payment and processed payments according to company procedure
- Provided change for cash payments and issued receipts for payments received
- Accurately calculated discounts and special offers and stayed up to date on all promotions and sales
- Issued refunds and credits, processed returns and exchanges, redeemed coupons, and ensured enough change is available
- Balanced sales and receipts according to company procedure and maintained accurate records of transactions
- Bagged, boxed, and wrapped merchandise
- Assisted in other areas such as shelf stocking, product display, pricing and clean-up
- Maintained a neat, tidy and orderly work area.
Education
Nursing Assistance
Everest College
Maryland Heights, MODiploma - General Studies
Vashon High School
Saint Louis, MO 05.2003
Skills
- Accounts payable/receivable, excellent customer relations skills, pays attention to detail and team player Analytical
- Thinker and problem solver Works well with all demographics Professional and courteous disposition at all times
- Knowledge of MS Word software program, HP Copiers/Printers and most office machines Type 35 WPM Volunteer
- Student Aid Answers multi-line phone system Fast learner
- Checking and Gauging
- Production Support
- Hand Scanners
- Identifying Flaws
- Conveyor System Operation
- Organize Supplies
- Operate Machinery
- Automotive Mechanics
- Component Installation
- Visual Assessment
- Accident Prevention
- Providing Feedback
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Express Scripts
10.2023 - 10.2024
Production Associate
Piston Automotive
08.2022 - 02.2023
Home Care Provider
Home Support Services, I.H.S.S
09.2016 - 05.2021
Crew Member, • Crew Trainer
Mc Donald’s
08.2015 - 09.2016
Youth Advisor/Youth Minister/Sunday School Teacher/Junior Choir Director
Testimonial Church Gutter Ministries
03.2013 - 08.2015
Security Officer
Whelan Security Company
01.2012 - 08.2012
Housekeeper
Residence Inn by Marriott, Inc
04.2011 - 07.2011
Alarm Center Operator
Securitas Security Services
02.2006 - 05.2007
Teacher’s Assistant/Head Start
Kedren Community Health Center, Inc
09.2003 - 06.2005
Cashier
Walmart
08.2003 - 10.2004
Nursing Assistance
Everest College
Diploma - General Studies
Vashon High School