Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Activities and Honors
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Kristine Edstrom

Summary

I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician with 11 years of retail pharmacy experience. Self-starter with extensive knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare procedures. I am a technician with excellent data entry skills and telephone etiquette. Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy and efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Part Time Key Holder

Maurices
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Supervised daily store operations to ensure optimal customer service and merchandising standards.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on sales techniques, policies, and store procedures.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and effective organization strategies.
  • Implemented promotional displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales performance.

Store Manager

Annie's Trading Post
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring optimal store performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented inventory management systems to enhance stock accuracy and reduce waste.
  • Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
  • Analyzed sales trends to develop strategic promotions that increased revenue.

Lead Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Transfers Unlimited
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Operated and maintained industrial sewing machines, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Oversaw production workflows, coordinating team efforts to meet project deadlines efficiently.
  • Trained new operators on equipment usage, safety protocols, and quality control measures.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced sewing efficiency and reduced material waste.

Planogram Team Lead

Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
01.2019 - 03.2021
  • Led team of associates to optimize workflow and enhance customer service experience.
  • Implemented training programs for new staff, improving onboarding efficiency and retention rates.
  • Analyzed inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts to ensure product availability.
  • Developed strategies to streamline processes, resulting in increased operational effectiveness.

Registrar

Rainy Lake Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed patient registration processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Coordinated with clinical staff to streamline patient intake procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Developed training materials for new hires on registration protocols and electronic health record systems.
  • Led initiatives to improve data collection methods, resulting in enhanced reporting capabilities for management.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Northfield Pharmacy
10.2014 - 08.2017
  • My responsibilities... customer service, cashier, entry technician, filling prescriptions, counting medication, faxing, answering phones, taking refills over the phone, counting out money drawers everyday. I was also in charge of doing the books everyday, various reports, accounts payable and also accounts receivable. I enjoyed working for Northfield Pharmacy.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Sterling Drug
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email. Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters. Worked closely with pharmacists and used medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication. Efficiently answered multi-line phone and processed high volume of order requests from nurses, doctors and pharmacists.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jordan High School
Jordan, MN
01.1989

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Training and mentoring

Activities and Honors

My husband and I were State Prayer Team Leaders for Christian Motorcyclists Association. We enjoy riding our motorcycles and ministering to others we come in contact with. we are currently attending a church in Emo, and enjoying the church body and teachings. I am a grandma to 2 little boys. They live in Northfield with My daughter and her husband. As much as we miss them, we know God has put Us here for a reason.

Timeline

Part Time Key Holder

Maurices
12.2024 - 04.2025

Store Manager

Annie's Trading Post
08.2022 - 07.2024

Lead Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Transfers Unlimited
11.2021 - 08.2022

Planogram Team Lead

Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
01.2019 - 03.2021

Registrar

Rainy Lake Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Northfield Pharmacy
10.2014 - 08.2017

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Sterling Drug
07.2012 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

Jordan High School
Kristine Edstrom