Mehwish Zia
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Certified pharmacy technician with expertise in medication management and inventory control. Proven track record in enhancing team efficiency through effective training of new technicians. Committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care in complex healthcare settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
08.2024 - Current
- Utilize Connexus system to manage prescription workflows and inventory control.
- Train and mentor new pharmacy technicians, improving onboarding efficiency.
- Implement inventory management strategies, reducing medication waste.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2018 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the preparation and dispensing of medications.
- Managed inventory using Intercom+ system, ensuring optimal stock levels.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving insurance and billing issues promptly.
Pharmacy Technician
Publix
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Aided in filling prescriptions correctly, and ensuring proper medical charts for patients.
- Provided good customer service by responding to inquiries about medication, insurance and billing questions.
- Ensured an adequate inventory with regular stock checks and shelf restocking.
- Kept the pharmacy clean and up to health security standards.
Product Manager
High-Q Pharmaceuticals
Karachi
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Created high-quality marketing strategy documentation, including product marketing presentations, FAQs and objection handling documents.
- Developed pricing strategies while balancing firm objectives with customer satisfaction maximization.
- Directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services.
- Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure and sales.
- Reviewed the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures and research and development appropriations.
- Collaborated with designers, advertisers and production managers to market products and services.
- Coordinated and participated in promotional activities and trade shows.
- Karachi, Pakistan
Business Development Executive
Morgan Chemicals
Karachi
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Pakistan Representative of following principals: Evonik Industries - Germany, Blanver - Brazil, Gattefosse - France and ILE Chemicals - China.
- Taking care of new markets and maximizing the area of sales and promotion of specialty chemicals.
- Set up and maintain global account management and reporting tools and processes.
- Enhanced marketing exposure through direct correspondence with potential clients.
- Presented innovative digital media marketing presentations to executive decision makers.
- Researched clients' business issues and goals to offer appropriate solutions.
- Developed comparison tables of products and services by researching product pricing, ratings, and performance.
- Karachi, Pakistan
Executive Quality Control
Herbion Pakistan (PVT) Ltd
Karachi
06.2011 - 03.2013
- Submission of quality control related documents, coordinate with phytochemist in development of analytical test methods as per requirement of regulatory affairs department of CIS countries, Raw Material, Semi-finished & finished Product Analysis.
- Karachi, Pakistan
Executive Research & Development
Herbion Pakistan (PVT) Ltd
Karachi
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Executed R&D activities to support new product development, enhancing product pipeline.
- Developed formulations and manufacturing techniques; conducted pre-formulation studies for APIs and excipients, prepared product data, and produced lab and pilot scale trial batches, facilitating the successful manufacturing of initial commercial batches.
- Coordinated with phytochemist in developing analytical test methods and specifications.
- Collaborated with business development and marketing teams to ensure effective new product launches.
- Managed daily operations of R&D laboratory, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Karachi, Pakistan
Production Officer
Herbion Pakistan (PVT) Ltd
Karachi
02.2007 - 06.2011
- Oversaw production process, developed production schedule, ensured cost-effective production, and maintained product quality; assessed human and material resource needs, drafted project timescales, estimated costs, and set quality standards.
- Karachi, Pakistan
Education
Biztek -
Institute Of Business & Technology
Karachi , Pakistan01-2010
B-Pharmacy -
Jinnah University For Women
Karachi,Pakistan01-2006
Skills
- Medication management
- Inventory control and pharmacy software
- Regulatory compliance
- Client relations
- Prescription management
- Inventory control
- Medication dispensing
- Medication therapy management
Certification
- CPhT-PTCB-Florida,
Certificate # :30059648,
Issue Date :12/15/17,
Renewed until : 12/31/27 - Registered Pharmacy Technician,
Registeration # :RPT 80434,
Isssue Date :10/16/18,
Renewed until :12/31/26
Languages
- English
- Urdu
Timeline
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
08.2024 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2018 - 08.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Publix
08.2017 - 01.2018
Product Manager
High-Q Pharmaceuticals
07.2014 - 06.2016
Business Development Executive
Morgan Chemicals
07.2013 - 07.2014
Executive Quality Control
Herbion Pakistan (PVT) Ltd
06.2011 - 03.2013
Executive Research & Development
Herbion Pakistan (PVT) Ltd
02.2010 - 06.2011
Production Officer
Herbion Pakistan (PVT) Ltd
02.2007 - 06.2011
Biztek -
Institute Of Business & Technology
B-Pharmacy -
Jinnah University For Women