WalgreensDirector of Pharmacy and Retail Operations
Jan. 2001Greater Detroit Area• Led acquisition of eight Detroit Medical Center pharmacies upon successful bid negotiation and closing of purchase price. Reviewed metrics, managing reopening operations and reintegration of workforce for four of eight pharmacies. Established inventory control and management, ensuring proper availability of all supplies and materials.
• Implemented beneficial programs, targeting key demographics based on prior data. This included prescription processes, specialty medications, oncology, HIV and chronic inflammatory disease. Built new revenue streams, transferring materials and documentation. Generated approximately $3MM in current revenue with consistent growth and substantial ROI of investment. Maintained oversight on more than $450MM in annual sales across more than 80 store locations. • Obtained largest potential pharmacy acquisition in more than ten McLaren Health System pharmaceutical centers. Oversaw re-launch operations for four stores, retaining 50% of workforce and closing remaining branches. Nurtured partnership with McLaren representatives, strategically managing urgent care, primary care and optometry offices in various locations to accommodate patient flow and requirements. This ensured convenience for doctors and patients, resulting in growing revenue of $1.5MM.