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Firewoini Kahsay

Everett

Summary

Highly motivated and results-driven professional with a diverse background in customer service, pharmaceutical experience, and banking. Trilingual in English, Amharic, and Tigrinya, offering exceptional communication skills and cultural adaptability, enabling effective interaction with a wide range of clients. Equipped with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Information Systems, combined with extensive experience in banking operations, pharmacy support, and customer service roles. Adept at utilizing a variety of software applications, including MS Office, to deliver efficient and accurate results. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, resolve complex issues, and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty across multiple industries.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Safeway Pharmacy
04.2016 - 08.2024


* Provided exceptional customer service by assisting patients and customers with medication inquiries, prescription refills, and health-related questions, ensuring a positive experience.


* Managed incoming telephone calls, addressed customer concerns, and provided guidance on prescription-related issues in a timely and professional manner.


* Accurately typed and processed prescriptions, ensuring proper dosage, instructions, and patient details, in compliance with legal and pharmacy regulations.

* Efficiently stocked and organized pharmacy shelves, ensuring medications were readily available and properly labeled while maintaining inventory control.


* Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of prescriptions, patient information, and pharmacy transactions to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and internal policies.


* Assisted pharmacists in preparing medication orders, packaging, and labeling prescriptions in accordance with standard safety protocols.


* Supported the pharmacy team in maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring that both customers and staff adhered to safety and health guidelines.

Head SWIFT SECTION –

Lion International Bank S.C.
12.2013 - 04.2015

* Serve as SWIFT Section Head, implement and ensure the performance of the SWIFT Section

* Create and maintain relationship with Banks throughout the world

* Communicate with correspondent Banks

* Ensures and follow all import and export letter of credits, import and export documentary collections, all outgoing and incoming remittances

* Prepares monthly, Quarterly, Semi Annual and Yearly report

* Ensure proper documentation of all files

IBD OFFICER-(Intern)

Lion International Bank S.C.
03.2011 - 11.2013

* Check Import letter of credit documents are complied with the LC, international rules and regulations and also government policy and procedures

* Prepare Export Documents

* Collect Charges

* Check outgoing transfers

* Process Documentary Collections

* Keep records

Human Resource Officer

Lion International Bank
05.2010 - 02.2011

* Screening

* Process recruitment

* Prepare and organize trainings

* Process terminations

* Prepare Staff benefits

* Prepare contractual documents

Executive Secretary

Lion International Bank S.C.
11.2006 - 03.2010

* Handling all outgoing and Incoming calls

* Handling all incoming and outgoing correspondences

* Schedule an appointment

* Entertain visitors

* Reserve Hotel accommodations

* Maintain organized filing systems

* Taking minutes of meetings

* Organize meetings

* Assist managers

* Handling petty cash

Secretary

Construction and Business Bank S.C.
12.2005 - 10.2006

* Handling all outgoing and Incoming calls

* Handling all incoming and outgoing correspondences

* Schedule an appointment

* Entertain visitors

* Reserve Hotel accommodations

* Maintain organized filing systems

* Taking minutes of meetings

* Organize meetings

* Assist managers

* Handling petty cash

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Addis Ababa University (US Equivalency Done By WE)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Associate of Arts - Secretarial Science And Office Management

Addis Ababa University(US Equivalency Done By WES)
Addis Ababa

Skills

    Certifications and Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in operating systems including Windows
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
  • Strong typing and data entry capabilities
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician with expertise in pharmacy operations and customer service
  • CPR Certification, demonstrating the ability to respond to medical emergencies efficiently

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

Safeway Pharmacy
04.2016 - 08.2024

Head SWIFT SECTION –

Lion International Bank S.C.
12.2013 - 04.2015

IBD OFFICER-(Intern)

Lion International Bank S.C.
03.2011 - 11.2013

Human Resource Officer

Lion International Bank
05.2010 - 02.2011

Executive Secretary

Lion International Bank S.C.
11.2006 - 03.2010

Secretary

Construction and Business Bank S.C.
12.2005 - 10.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Addis Ababa University (US Equivalency Done By WE)

Associate of Arts - Secretarial Science And Office Management

Addis Ababa University(US Equivalency Done By WES)
Firewoini Kahsay