Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Licenses and Certifications
Certification
Professional Memberships
References
Timeline
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KATIE J. BANDA

Westboro,WI

Summary

Garnered a reputation as a 'go-to' resource when results are needed, recognized for a unique blend of thought leadership, innovating ideas, inspiring individuals, business support and planning. Consistently achieves performance improvements by clearly communicating the vision, instilling team culture, and igniting a competitive drive. Develops key talent and integrates associates strengths to improve efficiency and achieve organizational goals. Demonstrates adaptability in the face of change and adversity, compelling the team to work as a united front to maintain optimal customer service and exceed company expectations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist (PRN)

Wal-Mart Pharmacy #3643
09.2023 - Current
  • Traveling between markets to motivate/model store performance and offer innovative ideas to create high performing teams
  • Training incoming pharmacy mangers to improve efficiency and quality of workflow
  • Providing honest feedback to pharmacy teams and MHWD to identify areas of improvement and encourage continuation of positive behaviors

Pharmacy Manager

Wal-Mart Pharmacy #5190
08.2016 - 09.2023
  • Trained newly hired pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians
  • Executed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management and efficient daily workflow
  • Collaborated with vision center manager to promote business growth and alliances across organizational boundaries
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration

Staff Pharmacist

Wal-Mart Pharmacy #2512
01.2015 - 08.2016

Pharmacy Intern

Wal-Mart Pharmacy #5190
01.2013 - 01.2015

Product Devlopment

TPRS Publishing Inc
01.2006 - 01.2021
  • Wrote and published activity guides to supplement middle-school level Spanish text books
  • Formatted foreign language textbooks and ancillary materials

Customer Service

John Allen's Training Gym
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Scheduled training appointments
  • Completed customer intake forms and BMI calculations for new and existing clients
  • Monitored product inventory for supplements, supplies and equipment

Education

Pharm. D - Pharmacy

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
Glendale, AZ
05.2015

B.S - Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2012

Skills

Motivational leadership

Performance management & development

Cross functional collaboration

Process improvement

Quality assurance and compliance

Department budget

Operational Excellence

Conflict Resolution

Demonstrate adaptability

Additional Information

Pharmacist of the Year 2018-2019

  • Wal-Mart Region 46


Presidential Wildcat Scholarship 2008-2012

  • Competitive academic scholarship based on high-school merit and SAT/ACT scores

Licenses and Certifications

2023 Wisconsin Pharmacist License 

  • License Number: 22387-40
  • Expiration Date: 05/31/2026


2016 Arizona Immunization Certificate

  • Certificate #: 3846
  • Expiration Date: 10/31/2025


2016 American Red Cross CPR Certification

  • Expiration Date: 11/11/2025


2015 Arizona Pharmacist License 

  • License Number: S02409582
  • Expiration Date: 10/31/2025

Certification

2013- Oxytocin decreases diurnal and nocturnal arterial blood pressure in the conscious unrestrained spontaneously hypertensive rat

  • Article Number: 674895

Professional Memberships

2013-2014 Rho Chi Honor Society Gamma Nu Chapter

  • Vice President
  • Organized club events, facilitated officer and general member meetings, provided tutoring to first year students/fellow classmates and organized fundraisers


2012-2015 Arizona Physiologic Society


2012-2015 Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Incorporated 


2011-2012 University of Arizona Pre-Pharmacy Club 

  • Vice President
  • Led monthly club meetings, participated in biweekly volunteer opportunities, coordinated guest speakers to present as club meetings


2010-2011 University of Arizona Pre-Pharmacy Club 

  • Activities Coordinator
  • Coordinated organization's volunteer and social events, recorded member attendance and assisted with monthly meetings

References

Jared Sogn

  • Wal-Mart Market Health and Wellness Director
  • 605-880-3443
  • Jared.Sogn@walmart.com


Rande Paquin-Stanton 

  • Wal-Mart Market Health and Wellness Director
  • 479-319-7962
  • Rande.Paquin@walmart.com


Michael Petrick

  • Wal-Mart Market Health and Wellness Director
  • 602-531-4851
  • Michael.Petrick@walmart.com


Kevin Clark

  • Wal-Mart Market Health and Wellness Director
  • 480-826-0625
  • Kevin.Clark@walmart.com


Ryan Marco

  • Wal-Mart Market Health and Wellness Director
  • 602-399-9462
  • Ryan.Marco@walmart.com


Matthew Staub

  • Wal-Mart Market Health and Wellness Director
  • 479-879-7119
  • Matthew.staub@walmart.com


Navid Mirheli

  • Wal-Mart Store Manager #5190
  • 828-301-0172
  • nmirhel.s05190.us@wal-mart.com



Timeline

Pharmacist (PRN)

Wal-Mart Pharmacy #3643
09.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

Wal-Mart Pharmacy #5190
08.2016 - 09.2023

Staff Pharmacist

Wal-Mart Pharmacy #2512
01.2015 - 08.2016

Pharmacy Intern

Wal-Mart Pharmacy #5190
01.2013 - 01.2015

Product Devlopment

TPRS Publishing Inc
01.2006 - 01.2021

Customer Service

John Allen's Training Gym
01.2004 - 01.2005

Pharm. D - Pharmacy

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy

B.S - Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics

University of Arizona
KATIE J. BANDA