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Charles William Larion

Charles William Larion

Photographer / Pharmacist

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Toronto, OntarioMember since August 3, 2023
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About

Highly adaptable and results-driven professional with a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry, sales, entrepreneurship, and photography. Leveraging a strong foundation as a pharmacist, transitioned into a successful career as a sales representative, which led to owning and managing a drug store. Recognizing a passion for creativity and capturing special moments, embarked on a new venture as a photographer and ultimately established a successful kiddie party photography company.

Possessing a unique combination of pharmaceutical expertise, sales acumen, business acumen, and artistic vision, I bring a comprehensive skill set and entrepreneurial spirit to deliver exceptional results. Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills contribute to fostering client satisfaction and driving business growth.

Experience

Event Photographer/Proprietor (Kiddie Party Photography)

  • Founded and established a niche market in event photography for children, amassing a substantial social media following of 53,000 on Facebook.
  • Successfully marketed services and retained clients through adept use of social media platforms.
  • Led a proficient team of 10 photographers and videographers.
  • Edited and enhanced all photos for Kiddie Party Photography, managing the editing of over 1 million photos in Adobe Lightroom.
  • Demonstrated advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, manipulating and editing more than 120,000 photos.
  • Committed to delivering exceptional and personalized event photography services for each client.
Freelance Event Photographer (The Balloon People Manila / Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines)
  • Provided outstanding service resulting in high client satisfaction and consistent referrals.
  • Utilized expert camera techniques and equipment selection to capture visually appealing images.
Pharmacist/Proprietor (DYL Drugstore)
  • Successfully managed operations, oversaw staff training, and ensured compliance with governmental regulations.
  • Dispensed prescriptions with precision and adherence to regulations.
  • Educated customers on appropriate usage and storage of medications.
Sales Account Executive (Coastal Training Technologies / Dupont / Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines)
  • Developed a loyal customer base by delivering excellent service and implementing effective data collection strategies.
  • Consistently surpassed sales quotas.
Customer Sales Representative (Convergys / Citibank / Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines)
  • Proficiently accessed and communicated customer account details, explaining service fees, pricing structures, and billing cycles.
  • Proactively promoted financial products based on individual customer needs.
Pharmacist (Botica San Blas)
  • Dispensed prescriptions with precision and adherence to regulations.
Throughout these diverse roles, I have demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to accuracy and compliance, and a talent for building strong customer relationships. My experiences in event photography, pharmacy, and sales have equipped me with a unique blend of skills that I am excited to bring to the Program Assistant position at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Education

March 2005

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

  • Passed the Professional Licensure Exam in Pharmacy | Philippines

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