Romina Asuncion
@rominaasuncion
Experienced pharmacist and restaurant operations manager blending clinical expertise with operational leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a licensed pharmacist with extensive hands-on experience in hospital and retail pharmacy, complemented by managerial roles in healthcare claims processing and food service operations. I have a proven record of ensuring medication safety, counselling patients and supervising pharmacy teams.
In international claims processing I served as Assistant Team Leader, documenting processes, monitoring team output, resolving complex claim denials, and ensuring adherence to medical ethics and customer service standards.
As an Operations Manager I oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, staff recruitment and training, inventory and finance controls, menu collaboration and customer satisfaction initiatives to meet business goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
MFlores Special Pansit Malabon Restaurant
Oct 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, improving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and cost control while managing staff, inventory, menu collaboration, and financials.
Assistant Team Leader
Arab Gulf Health Services LLC
Jul 2008 - Mar 2013 (4 years 8 months)
Liaised between team and management for international medical claims processing, monitored team output and backlog, and ensured quality, compliance, and timely resolution of complex claims.
Hospital Pharmacist
Medical Center Manila
Sep 2006 - Jul 2008 (1 year 10 months)
Dispensed inpatient and outpatient medications, advised clinicians and patients on dosing and interactions, managed reorder alerts, and supervised pharmacy interns to ensure safe medication use.
Pharmacist II
Mercury Drug Corporation
Jun 2002 - Jun 2006 (4 years)
Compounded and dispensed prescriptions and OTC medications, maintained exempt dangerous drug records, performed daily inventory, and supervised pharmacy assistants to prevent dispensing errors.
Branch Pharmacist Supervisor
Watsons
Nov 2005 - Feb 2006 (3 months)
Supervised branch pharmacy operations, supported the branch manager, led staff allocation, managed inventory and ordering, and ensured accurate dispensing and customer service.
Pharmacy Assistant
Franco Drug Store
May 2001 - May 2002 (1 year)
Assisted in retailing prescription and over-the-counter medicines under pharmacist supervision and provided customer service at the community pharmacy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Manila Central University
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Pharmacy
1997 - 2001
Activities and societies: Completed community, hospital, and manufacturing internships (Mercury Drug Corporation, National Kidney Institute, American Europharma).
Completed Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at Manila Central University from 1997 to 2001; prepared for licensure and pharmacy practice.
Saint James Academy
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
1993 - 1997
Completed secondary education at Saint James Academy from 1993 to 1997.
Saint James Academy
Primary School Certificate, Primary Education
1989 - 1993
Completed primary education at Saint James Academy from 1989 to 1993.
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