K. ANDRÉ SLOAN

• Deliver on-demand clinical pharmacy services for various retail and long-term care pharmacies, pioneering clinical pharmacy programs and ensuring adherence to the latest policies and regulations for medication management.
• Diligently reviewed patient records in diverse settings to affirm the appropriateness of medication therapies, optimizing treatment plans, and promoting the highest standards of patient-centered care.
• Expertly evaluated patient conditions, addressing untreated health issues and refining medication strategies to mitigate risks and enhance therapeutic outcomes, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to healthcare excellence.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to consult on complex medication dosages and administration, ensuring optimal patient care and meticulous documentation of treatment progress and responses.

• Directed the operational structure as the Interim COO at Medi-Fare Drug, leading to enhanced efficiency and compliance in the fast-paced sector of pharmaceutical compounding, as well as aligning with rigorous industry standards.
• Led multidisciplinary team efforts to overhaul manufacturing protocols, fortifying product integrity and safety measures, with a direct positive impact on healthcare quality and patient safety outcomes.
• Pioneered key strategic initiatives for corporate growth and operational improvements, culminating in marked advancements in the distribution of high-caliber compounded medications to medical facilities.
• Upheld and advanced quality control and regulatory adherence, setting a gold standard in medication compounding, thus ensuring the safe and punctual supply of pharmaceuticals to healthcare providers.

• Established an independently owned Compounding-Only Pharmacy, and successfully sold the business in August 2021
• Grew the business from the ground floor to multi-million dollars in annual sales, closing Q1'19 at 102.3% to plan.
• Effectively guided and managed daily business operations, focusing on revenue generation and expense mitigation.
• Trained, motivated, and directed 25 employees to optimize workplace productivity and promote professional growth.
• Drove profits via relationship-building with physicians, medical prescribers, veterinarians, and key practice decision makers.
• Finished 2017 at 101.6% to plan, 2016 at 100%, with 11% growth in all categories, and closed Q2 2015 at 102.5% to plan.
• Maintained sales volume by monitoring the market for changing trends, economic indicators, pricing, and competitor volume.
• Formulated and compounded multiple dosage forms for humans and pets such as sterile injections, sterile eye drops, topicals (creams, gels, ointments, lotions, solutions), oral solutions and suspensions, capsules, tablets, rapid dissolve tablets, troches, nasal sprays, rectal and vaginal suppositories, enemas).
• Optimized training courses regarding sterile and non-sterile compounding and received certifications in dermatology, wound, scar, veterinary, and sterile compounding.
• Delivered efficiencies in utilizing knowledge of Clinical informatics/ Health information Technology (HIT), working with claims data sets or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, EHR platforms, including developing EHR clinical solutions
• Maximized evidenced based research, training, and experience, serving as an information source and provider of compounded medications.
• Provided presentations on compounded medication therapy in many independently and hospital owned medical offices.
• Achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)/PCAB.
• Ensured compliance with USP 797, 795, 800, SOPs, FDA, and all federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Achieved successful outcomes in counseling patients regarding medication
• Actively sought out major customers and cultivated strong relationships with influencers and buyers to ensure loyalty.
• Managed the revenue pipeline and leads, iterating and refining the roadmap based on customer feedback.
• Defined the company's future and developed new initiatives and creative solutions to grow the business.
• Created marketing goals and compensation plans for customer acquisition, lead generation, and revenue.

• Built the company from scratch, managing and actively overseeing day-to-day activities, before selling the business
• Trained and educated Home Health agencies on how to use the IV and enteral pump products through in-services
• Oversaw the overall financial operations of the company, including leading creation of annual operating/capital budgets
• Made sales calls on existing and potential clients and conducted market research to develop dynamic sales strategies
• Effectively achieved 300% ROI by optimizing business strategies and launching new products to diversify offerings
• Exceeded quota by 17% in '07 and increased sales by 127% in '08, while consistently maintaining 10% YoY growth
• Grew market share by building strong relationships with the community, including businesses and local leaders
• Successfully recruited, hired, trained, and motivated a top performing team, ensuring excellence and client satisfaction
• Served as a role model, established a collaborative spirit, and coached Pharmacy personnel within the organization
• Embraced and promoted talent advancement, which lead to high staff retention and business growth opportunities.

Earlier Careers:
Regional Clinical Specialist, Merck Medco – Charlotte, NC
Pharmacy Director/Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Long-Term Care Pharmacy, Vencor/Kindred Pharmacy – Charlotte, NC
Staff Pharmacist, Kaiser Permanente – Gastonia, NC
Manager of Pharmacy Operations, Integrated Pharmacy Solutions, Inc. (Subsidiary of Prudential Healthcare) – Charlotte, NC

Pharmacy Manager, Eckerd Corporation – Charlotte, NC