Kevin Chong is applying for a full-time job opportunity. He has a diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology from Seneca College and over 7 years of experience as an Accredited Pharmacy Technician at Shoppers Drug Mart. He has also held co-op roles at TorPharm Inc. as a Quality Assurance In-Process Technician and at Experchem Inc. as a Chemical Analyst Co-op Student. Chong believes his education and diverse work experience demonstrate his ability to function efficiently in a professional environment while adhering to standard operating procedures.
1. Kevin W. Chong
Permanent: Email: kchong@bell.net
199 South Kingsway
Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3T6
(416) 766-2801 (Home)
(902) 488-7855 (Cell)
RE: Full-Time job opportunity
To Whom It May Concern:
I previously completed a three-year diploma in the Chemical Laboratory Technology –
Pharmaceutical Coop Program at Seneca College.
I have well developed interpersonal skills and a strong willingness to learn. As a part-time
Accredited Pharmacy Technician at Shoppers Drug Mart, I have gained seven years of practical
work experience in a highly technical and professional environment. As a result I will be able to
function efficiently and responsibly in a professional working environment while ensuring that all
information and system technology remains confidential to and only to your company.
I also participated in a twelve-month co-op work term at TorPharm Inc. as a Quality Assurance
In-Process Technician. As a result I will be able to assist in collecting and monitoring data,
analyzing failure trends, preparing system health reports and to responsibly complete all task as
per the Standard Operating Procedures of your company.
In addition, I worked at Experchem Inc. for a four-month co-op term and was responsible for
performing various analytical procedures on commercial products and promoting the safe storage
of hazardous materials. As a result I will be able to proficiently prepare reports and complete all
assigned task prior to the specified time allotted.
I am in search of a full-time job opportunity in with your company. With my current work
experience in the various professional environments and education, I possess a diversified
knowledge base and understanding of the importance of functioning as a team player, working
efficiently and strictly adhering to all Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and current Good
Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). As a self-motivated individual and team player I know that I
would become a great asset to your Engineering or Research team.
Your time and consideration is greatly appreciated, and the following is a copy of my resume.
Sincerely,
Kevin W. Chong
2. Kevin W. Chong
Permanent: Email: kchong@bell.net
199 South Kingsway
Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3T6
(416) 766-2801 (Home)
EDUCATION
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, Ontario September 2001 – December 2004
• Obtained Chemical Laboratory Technology – Pharmaceutical (Co-op) Diploma
• Graduated December 2004 from a 3-year (Co-op) Program
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Technical:
• Use of United States Pharmacopoeia, Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties, Ontario
Drug Benefit Formulary
• Applications of chromatography (HPLC, TLC & GC), colorimetry, spectrometry, fluorimetry,
emission spectroscopy, atomic absorption (Flame & Furnace), flame photometry, liquid-liquid
extractions, distillation (simple & fractional)
• Physical Test involving pharmaceutical tablets: Friability, Hardness, Disintegration, Thickness,
Weight Variation, Sieve Analysis, Bulk and Density Tap, Viscosity
Computer:
• Windows XP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), AutoCAD 2002
Safety Training:
• WHIMIS, Use of Respirators (Half-Face, Full-Face & Full Body Suit)
• Self-Motivated to maintain personal knowledge of current and innovative Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)
Relevant Courses:
• Introduction to Chemistry, Introduction to Physics, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Instrumentation,
Pharmaceutical Analysis, Techniques in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology,
Pharmacology, Biopharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Pharmaceutical Microbiology,
Pharmaceutical Product Formulation, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Personal:
• Strong Interpersonal skills, honest and responsible
• Results oriented, and able to work under pressure
• Organized team player with well-developed leadership skills
• Attention to detail
3. WORK EXPERIENCE
Shoppers Drug Mart Accredited Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time)
5230 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke, Ontario January 2014 – Current
• DELIVERED excellent patient care and customer satisfaction
• MAINTAINED patient confidentiality
• PROCESSED written prescriptions
• COMPOUNDED prescriptions
• TRAINED new pharmacy technicians
• ORDERED prescriptions and over the counter merchandise
• OPTIMIZED the level of pharmaceutical inventory
• FAMILIAR with third party billings
o Results: Acquired a diverse knowledge of pharmaceutical products, gained practical
experience with customer relations, and the importance of patient and corporate
confidentiality.
Shoppers Drug Mart Accredited Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time / Part-Time)
315 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3R 1V5 October 2013 – December 2013
• Same as above
Shoppers Drug Mart Accredited Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time / Part-Time)
6139 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 4P6 September 2011 – September 2013
• Same as above
Shoppers Drug Mart Accredited Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time / Part-Time)
118 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, NS B3A 1N7 February 2008 - January 2011
• Same as above
Shoppers Drug Mart Accredited Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time / Part-Time)
Shoppers Drug Mart, Halifax, Nova Scotia October 2006 – February 2007
• Same as above
Shoppers Drug Mart Accredited Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time / Part-Time)
Shoppers Drug Mart, Dundas Street West, Etobioke, Ontario July 1999 – August 2006
• Same as above
Chemical Analyst Co-op Student (Full-Time)
ExperChem Inc. May 2004 – August 2004
• PERFORMED analytical tests: Dissolution, Atomic Absorption, Fourier Transform Infra-red
(FTIR), Qualitative Positive Identification, viscosity, Density, Hardness, and Friability
• CONDUCTED all tests and procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
and current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP)
• PREPARED stock and control solutions of various concentrations: 1 Molar Hydrochloric Acid, 1
Molar Sodium Hydroxide, and 0.6 Molar Acetic Acid etc.
• GAINED practical experience with ExperChem’s standard operating procedures
• ORGANIZED an ExperChem Inc. hockey tournament with 85% of total staff members (Male &
Female participation)
o Results: Developed working knowledge regarding techniques of Applied Analytical
Chemistry, gained practical experience in a chemical laboratory, and promoted company
affinity.
4. Quality Assurance In-Process Co-op Technician (Full-Time / Part-Time)
TorPharm Inc. Toronto, Ontario January 2003 – December 2003
(Currently Apotex Inc – Etobicoke Site, Ontario)
• COMPLETED task in accordance with TorPharm’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and
current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• EXECUTED Start-up procedures prior to the production of encapsulation and compressions
processes of pharmaceutical final products
• COMPLETED Micro/Macro sampling, In-Process Tests for Granulation, and Compression and
Encapsulation manufacturing processes
• PERFORMED In-Process Tests for Encapsulation involved: Recording the average weight of 10
capsules and the individual weight of 10 capsules
• PERFORMED In-Process Tests for Compression that involved: Recording the average weight of
10 tablets and the individual weight of 10 tablets.
• PERFORMED quality control investigations on pharmaceutical batches possessing tests results
out of specification
• MAINTAINED and honored TorPharm Inc.’s confidentiality to maintain their security of
operations
o Results: Gained practical knowledge of product flow and production methods,
experience with physical tests performed on raw materials, and final pharmaceutical
products.
Shoppers Drug Mart Merchandiser / Cashier (Full-Time / Part-Time)
Shoppers Drug Mart, Toronto, Ontario May 1996 – June 1999
• Provided outstanding customer service while ensuring satisfaction
• Stocked and organized merchandise
• Assisted in set up of pharmacy at new Shoppers Drug Mart location
• Familiar with cash registrar transactions
o Results: Acquired efficient organizational skills and time management practices
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Managing and Organizing
President and Founder of the Dalhousie Table Tennis Club January 2008 – Present
• PRESIDENT of the Dalhousie Table Tennis Team
• FOUNDER of the Dalhousie Table Tennis Team
• NEGOTIATED with Dalplex Manager to create the Dalhousie Table Tennis Team
• ORGANIZED practice and training sessions
• RESPONSIBLE for collecting and managing the Club’s finance
• COACH AND TRAIN players to enhance their competitive abilities
• ORGANIZE monthly meetings with the Dalhousie Table Tennis Club’s Executive Officers
• ATTEND Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) and Dalplex meeting
• MANAGE AND ORGANIZE fund raising for the club
Guidance and Training
Nova Scotia Table Tennis Association Member/Competitive Player October 2007 - Present
• MEMBER of the Nova Scotia Table Tennis Association
• COMPETATIVE PLAYER involved in Table Tennis Tournaments in Nova Scotia and the
surrounding Atlantic Provinces
• VOLUNTARILY coach individuals at or below my level of play
• COACH individuals of all ages during practice sessions and tournaments
5. • TRAIN players of all ages to help improve their technical and physical attributes to prevail over
other competitors
• ORGANIZE training sessions that involve vigorous physical conditioning and repetitious
technical training by all trainees
• INSTRUCT players how to induce various spins and to counteract these spins while defending or
attacking their opponents
United Way CN Tower Stair Climb
CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario October 2003
• CONTRIBUTED and raised donations for the United Way
• CLIMBED 1,776 Stairs in approximately 29 minutes
Independent Learning
Shoppers Drug Mart December 1999 – February 2000
• After regularly scheduled part-time shifts I spent time learning Shoppers Drug Mart’s Health
Watch and MMS (Merchandise Managing System), the systematic organization of shelved
pharmaceutical products, importance of patient confidentiality and patient care
Shoppers Drug Mart Diabetes Walk for the Cure
Lakeshore Board Walk – Toronto, Ontario April 1999
• CONTRIBUTED and raised donations for the Diabetes Foundation of Canada
Chinese New Year Festivities Hosted by Shoppers Drug Mart
Skydome (Currently “Roger’s Center”) – Toronto, Ontario February 1999
• SUPERVISED and entertained children at the Shoppers Drug Mart Play Center
References are available upon request.
6. • TRAIN players of all ages to help improve their technical and physical attributes to prevail over
other competitors
• ORGANIZE training sessions that involve vigorous physical conditioning and repetitious
technical training by all trainees
• INSTRUCT players how to induce various spins and to counteract these spins while defending or
attacking their opponents
United Way CN Tower Stair Climb
CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario October 2003
• CONTRIBUTED and raised donations for the United Way
• CLIMBED 1,776 Stairs in approximately 29 minutes
Independent Learning
Shoppers Drug Mart December 1999 – February 2000
• After regularly scheduled part-time shifts I spent time learning Shoppers Drug Mart’s Health
Watch and MMS (Merchandise Managing System), the systematic organization of shelved
pharmaceutical products, importance of patient confidentiality and patient care
Shoppers Drug Mart Diabetes Walk for the Cure
Lakeshore Board Walk – Toronto, Ontario April 1999
• CONTRIBUTED and raised donations for the Diabetes Foundation of Canada
Chinese New Year Festivities Hosted by Shoppers Drug Mart
Skydome (Currently “Roger’s Center”) – Toronto, Ontario February 1999
• SUPERVISED and entertained children at the Shoppers Drug Mart Play Center
References are available upon request.