1. Mark Karalius
20 Highfield Road, Widnes
WA8 7DT
DOB: 09/09/72
Mobile Number: 07703466406 E-Mail: mark.karalius@btinternet.com
Managing director and owner of scrap-metal recycling company; also a
registered and experienced pharmacist. Proven skills in project and
operational management. Self- motivated with excellent communication skills
and attention to detail. I have the ability to work effectively in a rapidly
changing environment. Looking for a managerial position in a new setting that
will both challenge me and further develop my skills.
Director of Karalius St Helens Ltd Metal Recycling (2010-2016)
In 2010 I utilised my skill and experience in retail and business management
to start my own company- which went from a £0 turnover to £675k in just two
years.
I have the sole running of the business- my responsibilities include the
following;
• staff contracts
• payroll
• price setting
• buying-in
• selling (which involves negotiating prices) to multinational global
companies such as EMR (European Metal Recyclers) and SIMS
Metals
• maintaining service intervals on the heavy machinery and trucks used
within the business (FLT licence and 7.5t CPC licence)
• ensuring safety of staff and customers whilst on premises
Pharmacist & Manager of Trihealth Pharmacy Ltd, and Director of Meds
Ltd online pharmacy (2007-2010)
• Responsible pharmacist- providing leadership and responsibility for
safe, legal, and efficient running of both dispensary and shop
• Ensuring legal and efficient running of online pharmacy, including
delivery of medicines across the country
• Clinical checks of prescriptions
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2. • Communication with doctors, nurses, dentists and nursing homes
regarding patient care, and to guide them on most appropriate
pharmacological action for their patients
• Overview and delegation of tasks to accredited checking technicians,
dispensers, shop staff, and delivery drivers
• Inventory of all medications, equipment, and supplies
• Ordering and purchasing dispensary stock (including expensive
medication and special orders), as well as shop stock.
• Arrangement and display of shop
• Pricing of shop products
• Authorisation of sales of all pharmacy-only and general sales
medicines
• Medicines use reviews, blood pressure checks, flu vaccinations, as
well as many other advanced services.
Employment History
2004-2007- Pharmacist & Manager at Billy Kochhar Tiffenberg’s Pharmacy,
Fazakerley Liverpool
2000-04- Self- employed locum pharmacist/manager at Moss pharmacy,
Liverpool
1999-2000- Self-employed locum pharmacist Lloyds Pharmacy, Morriston
Swansea
1997-1999- Pharmacy manager at David Kingsley Ltd Eltham Green
Pharmacy, Woodchurch Wirral
1995-1997- Pre-registration training and pharmacist employment at J
Cubbin & Sons Galen Pharmacy, High Street Neston
Education
1992-1995- Pharmacy Degree at John Moore’s University Liverpool. BScHons
(Pharm)
1990-1991- Cronton 6th
Form College
1980-1989- Runnymede & St Edward’s College, Sandfield Park, West Derby,
Liverpool.
Personal Statement
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3. Whilst running my own business, I have kept up to date with locum work in
several pharmacies over past few years. I am highly organised, and strive to
approach all tasks with the aim of maintaining the smooth and efficient
running of the business, to ensure high standards of customer service, and to
maximise profits and minimise problems. As a pharmacist/pharmacy
manager, my roles have been varied from dealing with simple health enquiries
from customers, to implementing medicine systems within nursing homes,
dealing with staff and rotas, buying stocks from various wholesalers, shop
design and implementing and reviewing systems.
I am used to anticipating possible problems and implementing plans and
solutions, as well as keeping up to date with company policies and national
law. Working as a pharmacist requires extensive knowledge of the law in
many areas, as well as the production and implementation of standard
operating procedures and health and safety.
Throughout my career, I have developed a wide range of transferable skills;
such as how to communicate effectively with patients and other
professionals/multinational companies/wholesalers etc, and the ability to work
carefully, methodically and accurately. I greatly enjoy managerial aspects of
work, and being the leader of a team.
I have excellent time management and organisational skills, am able to
critically evaluate data, and have good commercial awareness.
I enjoy work that allows me to exercise my problem-solving skills, and
presents me with new challenges; I possess the important ability to think
clearly and methodically under pressure.
References available from-
Dr I J Cubbin- senior lecturer Liverpool JMU and community pharmacy chain
owner. Galen Pharmacy, Liverpool Rd, Neston, CH64 3RA.
Mobile: 07712 652285.
Dr S K Kochhar- community pharmacy chain owner. Units 5,7 & 8 Brookfield
Trade Centre, Brookfield Drive, Aintree. L9 7AS
or via LinkedIn
Mr Fin McCaul- chairman Independent Pharmacy Federation and community
pharmacy owner. Prestwich Pharmacy, 40 Longfield Centre, Prestwich M25
1AY.
Email: fin@mccaul.eu
or via LinkedIn
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