Winona Mekko
@winonamekko
I lead pharmacy operations, patient care, and English learning support with five years of retail pharmacy experience.
PhilippinesWhat I'm looking for
I've led pharmaceutical services at Watsons Personal Care Inc., managing dispensing, patient counselling, drug-interaction reviews, inventory, medicine storage, and delivery operations.
As a trained Pharmacy Manager and Store Pharmacist, I supervised sales and operations across 17 Watsons branches and served as an area consolidator for the retail business sector. I focus on efficient processes that improve productivity and reduce errors.
I've also supported English learning at LA Education by creating books, visual aids, flashcards, lesson content, games, and props. I provide one-on-one student support, help maintain class control, and prepare regular lesson plans.
My pharmacy foundation includes hospital, manufacturing, and community pharmacy training with Callang General Hospital, Swisspharma Research Laboratories, Manila Doctors' Hospital, and Mercury Drug Corporation. I bring a compassionate, systematic approach grounded in faith, ethics, communication, and attention to detail.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Teacher Quality Control
LA Education
May 2024 - May 2026 (2 years)
Created learning materials including books, visual aids, flashcards, and lesson content. Provided one-on-one support to students and managed overall class control.
Trained Pharmacy Manager
Watsons Personal Care Inc
Jul 2018 - Feb 2024 (5 years 7 months)
Handled dispensing, patient counselling, and drug interaction review. Managed inventory control, delivery, and storage of medicines, and supervised 17 Watsons branches in the Philippines.
Manufacturing Pharmacist Intern
Swisspharma Research Laboratories Inc
May 2017 - Jun 2017 (1 month)
Studied and analyzed basic manufacturing processes, facilities design issues, validation, and regulatory affairs in pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D.
Hospital Pharmacist Intern
Callang General Hospital
Mar 2017 - May 2017 (2 months)
Filled daily unit dose orders and developed professional judgment and clinical knowledge. Gained confidence in communication with patients and other healthcare professionals.
Hospital Pharmacist Intern
Manila Doctors Hospital
Oct 2016 - Nov 2016 (1 month)
Exposed to compounding and appropriate use of medicines in a hospital setting. Managed pharmaceutical purchasing and policy-driven pharmacy practice unique to hospitals.
Community Pharmacist Intern
Mercury Drug Corporation
Oct 2015 - Dec 2015 (2 months)
Systematically trained on store management, counselling skills, use of medical devices, and information on different proprietary drugs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of La Salette
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Completed Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at the University of La Salette in November 2017.
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