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Nicola Jones

THOUSAND OAKS,CA

Summary

A highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Who skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as the manager and leader or as part of a collaborative team. Appling business acumen and experience using expert judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. As Owner and CEO of an online clothing store, I've mastered market strategies, financial management and enhanced business operations. Not only in my own business but also UK National Health Service (NHS) and Laser Health Care. Known for my strong problem-solving and communication skills, I excel in project management and establishing professional relationships, driving success in dynamic environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/ CEO

01.2020 - Current
  • Building and maintaining an online clothing store has honed my business acumen in multifaceted ways
  • From the inception of the store, I've navigated through market research, competitor analysis, and identifying target demographics to craft effective marketing strategies
  • Constantly monitoring trends in fashion and consumer behavior has sharpened my ability to adapt swiftly to changes in the market landscape
  • Managing inventory levels, pricing strategies, and understanding profit margins have become second nature, fostering a keen sense of financial acumen
  • Moreover, cultivating a strong online presence through various digital marketing channels has deepened my understanding of e-commerce platforms and their functionalities
  • Over time, optimizing website usability, implementing effective SEO strategies, and analyzing web traffic data have all contributed to enhancing my strategic decision-making skills
  • Through customer feedback and engagement, I've refined my understanding of consumer preferences, allowing me to tailor product offerings and improve overall customer satisfaction
  • This holistic experience has instilled in me a comprehensive understanding of business operations within the retail industry, equipping me with invaluable skills applicable across diverse business ventures

Councilor

Shelter Hope Dog Rescue
Thousand Oaks, USA
01.2020 - Current
  • Daily duties include completing the paperwork for vaccines, vet visits, etc.
  • Interviewing prospects for adopting, using experience and carefully constructed questions to ensure that they and the dog would be a suitable match for the dog's forever home.
  • Looking after the animals and discovering their personalities and traits.
  • Managing volunteers.

Surgery Information Desk for Patient families and friends

Los Robles Hospital
Thousand Oaks, USA
01.2020 - Current
  • Informing the designated party of any updates that would come through the OR.
  • Introducing the designated party to the surgeon if he would come out and discuss the situation with them.
  • Following up on questions the designated party may have regarding the surgery, patient, and services.
  • Accompany the designated party to the recovery bedside when it has been cleared through communication with the nurse.

Clinical Quality and Safety Team Assistant and Medicines Management Audit Facilitator

National Health Service (NHS)
01.2013 - Current
  • Project Lead for local pharmacies (44) in the Pharmacy Needs Assessment document.
  • Conducted research data collection for clinical audits, presenting the analysis to medical teams, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.
  • Produced meeting agendas, booked meeting venues and guest speakers, and supervised the attendees.
  • Managed communications into the office, team lead for information governance, including draft plans, reconciliation of finance, and invoicing on the medicine tariff for the county.
  • Analyzed trends in the financial data for premium-cost medicines, using advanced Excel functions, and notifying finance and leadership of any errors.
  • Advised pharmacists, primary care doctors, and teams within the local health network on introducing and adopting new clinical policies.
  • Developed an anonymized computer database that would follow a patient's request for high-cost drugs while preparing the request for the committee.
  • Working under the Data Protection Act stipulations.

Pharmacy Business Manager – (B2B Sales)

Laser Health Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Educating pharmacy teams on our products in the current campaign, answering any questions on all products within the portfolio.
  • OTE planning and quota retirement.
  • Meeting with vendors every six weeks to align their forecasts and targets into our campaign strategy.
  • Traveling daily to buyers (community pharmacies), maintaining strong customer relationships, and obtaining target sales and volume management using consultative sales techniques.
  • Allocations, delivery, and distribution management to align with the campaign strategies.
  • Accountable for merchandising stores, promoting our brand, and campaigns.
  • Order entry and management.

Education

BA (HONS) - Business Administration

Staffordshire University

HND - Business and Finance

Wolverhampton University

PRINCE2 -

Project Management

National Association Of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives -

Skills

  • Professional and mature
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Strong communication skills
  • Project management and coordination
  • Information data collection and distribution
  • Self-directed
  • Trustworthy
  • Tenacious
  • Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with business personas

Voluntaryexperience

  • Councilor, Shelter Hope Dog Rescue, Not Provided, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, Daily duties, Ensuring the paperwork was completed, for vaccines and vet visit etc. Interviewing prospects for adopting, using instinct, carefully constructed questions to ensure that they and the dog would be a suitable match for a dogs forever home. Looking after the animals and discovering their personalities and traits. Managing volunteer’s.
  • Surgery Information Desk Volunteer, Los Robles Hospital, Not Provided, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, Informing the designated party of any updates that would be come through the OR. Introducing the designated party to the surgeon if he was to come out and speak with them. Following up on questions the designated party may have on the surgery/patient/services. Accompany the designated party to the recovery bedside when it was cleared to do so with communication with the nurse.

Timeline

Owner/ CEO

01.2020 - Current

Councilor

Shelter Hope Dog Rescue
01.2020 - Current

Surgery Information Desk for Patient families and friends

Los Robles Hospital
01.2020 - Current

Pharmacy Business Manager – (B2B Sales)

Laser Health Care
01.2018 - 01.2021

Clinical Quality and Safety Team Assistant and Medicines Management Audit Facilitator

National Health Service (NHS)
01.2013 - Current

BA (HONS) - Business Administration

Staffordshire University

HND - Business and Finance

Wolverhampton University

PRINCE2 -

Project Management

National Association Of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives -

Nicola Jones