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Sepi Ackerman

Sepi Ackerman

Doctor Of Pharmacy And Marketing Liaison
Sarasota,FL

Summary

Passionate in creating effective marketing strategies and maximizing company sales. Consistently delivers timely and effective marketing programs to promote awareness of products and company mission. Strategic and innovative professional, well-versed in media marketing and brand promotion. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Marketing Liaison

Empath Health
Sarasota, FL
10.2021 - Current
  • Promote and practice the mission of Empath Health Systems
  • Develop and strengthen Empath's exposure in local markets (increased business by over 300% since hire date)
  • Accountable for identifying opportunities, developing relationships with community referral sources and driving new business
  • Plan and execute internal and external marketing events.
  • Develop and deliver engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Manage customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs
  • Serve as a speaker in outreach activities to educate referral sources, community professionals, and consumers about Empath
  • Gather market intelligence with respect to competition
  • Served clients with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.

Brand Manager

June Simmons Atelier
Sarasota, FL
03.2018 - 05.2020
  • Identified new opportunities for product and brand development, including bringing in new merchandise lines (responsible for securing exclusivity for Jonathan Adler and Missoni, among other designers).
  • Attend community events to develop client relations and represent the brand
  • Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print, and email campaigns.
  • Content creation for social media, helping build presence on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Proofreading and editing duties.
  • Website administrator
  • Event planning to increases sales and show customer appreciation
  • Reviewing and ordering merchandise based on predicting future season trends

Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Publix Pharmacy
Plantation, FL
01.2012 - 11.2016
  • Administer vaccines, meeting and exceeding district set goals
  • Conduct diabetes education and nutrition classes for the public
  • Conduct MTM's (medication therapeutic management) and document detailed counseling points for patients, generating extra billable income for the pharmacy
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals
  • Management of workflow within a high volume pharmacy
  • Mentor and train team members including new pharmacists, technicians, and interns to improve productivity
  • Manage department inventory including returning of expired medications and a monthly inventory of Schedule II narcotics
  • Created and modified weekly schedules for staff.
  • Counseled patients on proper use of prescription, over-the-counter medications and explained potential side effects.
  • Filled and dispensed prescriptions daily.

Pharmacy Manager

Publix Pharmacy
Miami, FL
02.2009 - 08.2012
  • Responsible for all operations of the pharmacy including proper licensure and compliance of all state and federal regulations governing the act of pharmacy (biomedical waste license, bloodborne pathogens license).
  • Medication ordering including appropriate inventory controls decreasing shrink in the pharmacy from one of the highest in the district to one of the lowest.
  • Increase net profit of pharmacy by increasing business and tight management of on hand drugs including appropriately ordering drugs from preferred vendors and correct manufacturers
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Supervise and coordinate daily workflow of pharmacy including management of activities and developing policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Conduct gross margin analysis, generate reports for management, and evaluate associates every quarter

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmacist

Mercer University
Atlanta, GA
08.2003 - 05.2007

Skills

Public Speaking

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Accomplishments

Philanthropy:

Co-Chair for the Inaugural Cooking for Arts Community Event raising over $75,000 for Southside Elementary Art Program, 2023

Vice President, Southside School Foundation of the Arts Board, 2023

Secretary, Southside School Foundation of the Arts Board, 2022

Co-Chair for Booker Elementary Holiday House (a holiday event allowing every student to select 7 free gifts for family), 2021-2023

President of Southside Elementary School PTO, 2020 (raising over $140,000 for the Elementary School)

Board Member of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Sarasota (Youngest Board Member to be voted in history) 2017-2019

Co-Chair Lion of Judah Luncheon, 2020 (Honoring over 100 of Sarasota's Top Donors and securing thousands of dollars in new donations)

Recipient of The Doris Loevner Young Leadership Award, 2017

Co-Chair Woman's Day Luncheon (benefiting 450 women with guest speaker Paula Abdul)

Committee Member for Embracing our Differences Luncheon, 2018-2020

Timeline

Marketing Liaison

Empath Health
10.2021 - Current

Brand Manager

June Simmons Atelier
03.2018 - 05.2020

Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Publix Pharmacy
01.2012 - 11.2016

Pharmacy Manager

Publix Pharmacy
02.2009 - 08.2012

Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmacist

Mercer University
08.2003 - 05.2007

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