Updated Resume 2016

1. DARELL CONNOR PHARMACYPROGRAM DIRECTOR
520.344.2885  dconnor@my.gcu.edu 9430 E. Rockhouse Peak Place  Tucson, AZ  85710
Established leader with a background in pharmaceutical sectors including healthcare institutions, ambulatory services,
long-term care, and specialized sterile/non-sterile compounding. Adept in improving processes, workflow, and
operations, coordinating services,programs,and actions, and reducingoperatingcosts. Exceptional communication skills
with ability to liaise between boards, staff, and departments and distribute drug/company information. Knowledgeable
in pharmacy benefit management processing and accreditation requirements with the Joint Commission and Centers of
Medicare/Medicaid services. Areas of Expertise include:
 Strategic Planning  Relationship Management  Quality Assurance
 Program Development  Hiring/Terminations  Critical Thinking
 Technology Implementation  Staff Training/Education  Problem Resolution
EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE  Tucson, AZ  2011 to Present
A for-profit medical career college that provides allied healthcare training.
PHARMACY PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Establish educational direction by preparing lectures, assignments, quizzes, and exams and recommending
improvements.Prepare studentstoenter the workforce byproviding instruction in mathematics, pharmacology, law, and
lab skills/techniques.Liaise with the communityand host advisory board meetingsto obtain feedback regardingwaysto
improve instruction methods. Meet ABHES and ASHP standards by reviewing, proposing, and executing revisions to
curriculum and introducing new textbooks in the classroom.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Certify students in Sterile Products Certification in partnership with the National Pharmacy Technician Association
 Slash operating costs by securing contracts with suppliers offering cost-effective educational training equipment
 Boost instructional delivery by implementing innovative/updated medical training technologies including BOX,
Google Classroom, CampusVUE & Dashboard, and PREZI and executing changes in curriculum
 Maintain low tuition costs by creating/facilitating expense reports in collaboration with Faculty Coordinator
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER  Tucson, AZ  2011 to 2014
A private, non-profit acute care hospital.
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Delivered and stocked medication via PYXIS software and automatic dispensing machines. Served as valuable team
member by assistingRapid Response Teams duringcardiac/respiratoryarrest situations; aided pharmacist in preparing
life-saving intravenous medications from single dose solutions to intravenous admixtures. Introduced pharmacy to new
students in coordination with Project Search Program; served as preceptor demonstrating/portraying importance of
pharmacy technician role in the hospital.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Prepared/compounded sterile and non-sterile compoundsincludingTPN, chemotherapy, Mini-BagSystem, Vial-Mate
system, and PCAs
 Trained/certified existing and new pharmacytechniciansin Sterile Products Compounding; developed a new quality
check system program for pharmacy technicians in collaboration with technician manager
PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE  Tucson, AZ  2007 to 2011
A 2 year higher education institution awarding certificates and associates degrees.
ADJUNCT FACULTY INSTRUCTOR, (2008 TO 2011)
Prepared students to enter workforce as pharmacy technicians by teaching classes, presenting lectures, preparing
quizzes/exams, and conducting workshops. Developed and instructed online courses via Blackboard and LoudCloud
software.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Participated in improving student learning success as a member of the Student Learning Outcomes Committee

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/LAB SPECIALIST, (2007 TO 2011)
Provided direction to new and existing Pharmacy Technician Program students by explaining program, administering
advise/counseling, and creating educational goals. Prepared classrooms for lab instruction by setting up various
equipment and ingredients.Maintained ASHP accreditation in conjunction with Program Director. Promoted enrollment
into program via creation of strategic marketing campaigns.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Reduced supply costs by several thousand dollars within first year of employment by developing and maintaining
partnerships with new vendors
 Established college as preceptor for clinical externship course by establishingcontractswith communitypharmacies
WALGREENS  Tucson, AZ  2007 to 2010
A drug retail chain providing prescriptions, health and wellness products, and photo services.
SENIOR CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Dispensed prescriptions; received and reviewed information before filling. Compounded non-sterile extemporaneous
preparations including solutions and suspensions. Enabled new/existing pharmacy technicians to adequately perform
dutiesthrough hands-on trainingof all operations in a retail setting. Served as preceptor for pharmacytechnician externs
from local vocational education colleges. Provided exemplarycustomer service by greetingcustomers in timely, friendly
manner, answering inquiries, and providing information.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Maintained a 95% accuracy rating in patient data entry via INTERCOMPLUS software
 Spearheaded Doctor Detailing Projects to promote ambulatory services offered by pharmacy to different doctor’s
offices
Previous Positions include Compounding Pharmacy Technician at the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Extern at
CVS Pharmacy.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Masters in Science, Health Care Administration
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY | Phoenix, AZ | 2017
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Professional Development/Advanced Patient Care
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY | Phoenix, AZ | 2014
Magna Cum Laude, National Dean’s List
Associate in Science
PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Tucson, AZ | 2007
Summa Cum Laude
Associate in Liberal Arts
PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Tucson, AZ | 2007
Magna Cum Laude, PHI THETTA KAPPA
Certified Pharmacy Technician, PTCB * Licensed Pharmacy Technician, Arizona State Board of Pharmacy * BCLS/ACLS
Certified * National Sterile Products Certification, National Pharmacy Technician Association
Technical Proficiency: EPIC/HMM, INTERCOMPLUS, Blackboard, and LoudCloud Software, MEDI-DOSE System,
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Desire2Learn, and Outlook