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Heide Tejeda

New York

Summary

Dynamic Logistics Manager with a proven track record at Specialty Retina Center, excelling in inventory management and team leadership. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic vendor evaluation and compliance training, achieving significant cost savings. Passionate about fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring quality control and safety standards in all logistics processes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Manager/Assistant Clinical Manager

Specialty Retina Center
Deerfield Beach
07.2023 - 01.2026
  • Managed inventory levels for medical supplies and equipment.
  • Coordinated transportation logistics for patient care services.
  • Streamlined communication between departments to improve workflow.
  • Oversaw procurement processes for quality control of supplies.
  • Developed protocols for handling sensitive medical materials.
  • Trained staff on logistics best practices and compliance standards.
  • Evaluated vendor performance to ensure reliable service delivery.
  • Managed day-to-day operations related to receiving, storing, packing, shipping merchandise.
  • Created reports to track shipment progress, delivery times, and costs associated with transport.
  • Developed and managed logistics strategies to improve the efficiency of operations.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of goods.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures such as route optimization for shipments.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff to ensure proper handling and storage of materials and products.
  • Logged, processed, and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
  • Managed budget with company leadership, analyzing previous purchases and forecasting future requirements.
  • Maintained relationships with key stakeholders like customers, suppliers, distributors.
  • Reviewed invoices from carriers and vendors for accuracy prior to processing payments.
  • Identified and resolved shipping and packaging errors.
  • Investigated claims of damaged cargo or lost shipments in order to determine cause and remedy.
  • Monitored inventory levels and initiated re-stocking processes when necessary.

Pharmacy Technician

Specialty Retina Center
Deerfield beach
07.2023 - 01.2026
  • Prepared and dispensed medications under pharmacist supervision.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and medication profiles.
  • Assisted in inventory management and controlled substance tracking.
  • Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Operated pharmacy software for prescription processing and billing tasks.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and pharmacy policies.
  • Provided training and support to new pharmacy staff members.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
  • Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
  • Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
  • Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
  • Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
  • Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
  • Prepared and dispensed medications for patients with retinal conditions.

Pharmacy Technician

Melenia RX
New York
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Prepared and dispensed medications under pharmacist supervision.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and medication profiles.
  • Assisted in inventory management and controlled substance tracking.
  • Operated pharmacy software for prescription processing and billing tasks.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
  • Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
  • Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
  • Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
  • Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
  • Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
  • Performed regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
  • Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.

General Manager

Aldo Shoes
New York
09.2014 - 08.2020
  • Managed daily operations and scheduling for retail staff and inventory.
  • Developed training programs to enhance team performance and product knowledge.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising to ensure brand consistency across all displays.
  • Implemented sales strategies to improve customer engagement and satisfaction.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform business decisions.
  • Led team meetings to communicate goals and address operational challenges.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment to boost employee morale and retention.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Raised revenue by 18%

oversee staff of 40 employees

Education

Master of Science - Forensic Science

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York (City), NY
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York (City), NY
05-2014

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Transportation logistics
  • Quality control
  • Compliance training
  • Supply chain management
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training
  • Data analysis
  • Employee supervision
  • Operational management
  • Proficient in MM and EMR/EHR PM
  • Customs compliance
  • Logistics software knowledge
  • Inventory control
  • Safety standards
  • Staff management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Logistics Manager/Assistant Clinical Manager

Specialty Retina Center
07.2023 - 01.2026

Pharmacy Technician

Specialty Retina Center
07.2023 - 01.2026

Pharmacy Technician

Melenia RX
09.2020 - 08.2022

General Manager

Aldo Shoes
09.2014 - 08.2020

Master of Science - Forensic Science

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Heide Tejeda