Kathleen Bishop
Clifton,VA
Summary
Licensed pharmacist in Texas and Virginia looking to transition to the association field after working for four years at an audiology association. Hardworking advocate and project manager working diligently on behalf of an association to support member base. Detail oriented multi-tasker effective under pressure and in stressful situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocacy Coordinator
American Academy Of Audiology
Reston, VA
05.2019 - Current
- Worked effectively and collaborated with fellow coworkers to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concerns our association members and the general public may have.
- Managed various continuing education projects simultaneously and thrived in fast-paced environment implementing multiple changes to accommodate the changing workplace challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Quickly assumed role of COVID-19 compliance officer and designed standardized protocols and office policies for personnel to maximize PPE and anti-infection measures.
- Managed all aspects of two annual research conferences working with committee chairs and both national and international presenters from numerous medical fields.
- Oversaw and managed multiple Capitol Hill Advocacy Day events, including coordination of appointments with congressional offices, for members to engage with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Pharmacist - As Needed Floater
Harris Teeter
Fairfax, VA
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Filled in as pharmacist as needed for Harris Teeter locations across Northern Virginia
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against multiple infectious diseases in accordance with the CDC's immunization schedule
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Harris Teeer
Herndon, VA
12.2013 - 01.2018
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency in a pharmacy that had no permanent staff pharmacists for six months prior to me starting.
- Decreased on hand inventory by $100,000 over the course of a year by transferring drugs to other Harris Teeter pharmacies that used the overstock drugs.
- Trained and hired a permanent staff pharmacist and four technicians.
- Trained and managed all pharmacy staff on the transition from Etreby to EasyFill Pharmacy Network (EPRN).
- Scheduled and managed multiple flu shot clinics at places of employment in the Herndon community.
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Target
Harker Heights, TX
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients resulting in my pharmacy earning the Target corporate regional award for most new patients in one year.
- Within one month of taking over the pharmacy I reconciled the dispensed and purchased versus on hand counts of alprazolam and hydrocodone resulting in an undercover Target loss prevention, police and DEA operation and subsequent arrest of a technician.
- Closely monitored pharmacy performance metrics and increased efficiency of technician hours, thus improving workflow and decreasing the number of medication errors.
Aviation Officer - U.S. Army
U.S. Army
Fort Rucker, AL And Savannah, GA
06.1998 - 10.2006
- Flew Blackhawk helicopter on national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
- Successfully deployed $45 million worth of aircraft and equipment to and from Bosnia and Herzegovina with no loss of equipment or personnel.
- Deployed with the first division to arrive in Kuwait and spearhead Coalition forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom and takeover of Baghdad Airport.
- Managed and tracked the locations of about 400 soldiers across multiple forward operation bases to ensure no one was left behind.
- Rear detachment battalion commander for a subsequent deployment to Iraq charged with leading soldiers and family members through a year long deployment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
United States Military Academy
West Point, NYBlackhawk Helicopter Pilot - Aviation
Initial Entry Rotary Wing
Fort Rucker, ALDoctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXTimeline
Advocacy Coordinator
American Academy Of Audiology
05.2019 - Current
Pharmacist - As Needed Floater
Harris Teeter
02.2018 - 06.2022
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Harris Teeer
12.2013 - 01.2018
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Target
06.2012 - 12.2013
Aviation Officer - U.S. Army
U.S. Army
06.1998 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
United States Military Academy
Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot - Aviation
Initial Entry Rotary Wing
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Texas At Austin