George Rodopoulos

Experienced registered pharmacist with a Master's degree in Pharmacy and over 25 years of professional experience in pharmacy management, clinical practice, and patient care. Proven track record of managing high-performing pharmacy branches, achieving sales targets, and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction. Skilled in pharmaceutical care, staff training, and healthcare professional liaison.

Pharmaceutics and Pharmacotherapy Teaching Assistant - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg - Johannesburg, South Africa

(1996 - 1999)

• Taught Pharmaceutics I and II, Surface Tension and Surface Active Agents, Drug Absorption and Dissolution, Liquid Dosage Forms, Rheology, Gels, Polymorphism, Insulin Products, Radiopharmacy, and Pharmacognosy
• Pharmacotherapy I and II course co-ordinator
• Pharmacotherapy IV clinical rotation co-ordinator to Alexandra Clinic, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and Johannesburg General Hospital
• Multi-disciplinary discussions co-ordinator for WITS Pharmacy department
• Counsellor at the Drug Information Centre and GlaxoWellcome Malaria Hotline, Johannesburg
• Information and Education officer for WITS Pharmaceutical Student's Association
• Young Pharmacists Sub-Committee Representative

Locum Pharmacist - Various Pharmacies - South Africa

(1999 - 2000-09)

Worked as a locum pharmacist in South Africa averaging 45 hours per 5-day week.

Pharmacy Manager and Registered Pharmacist - Moss/Alliance/Boots Pharmacy - Cranleigh, Surrey and North Cheam, Sutton

(2000-10 - 2010-04)

Joined in October 2000 as a pre-reg student. Successfully passed the Sunderland conversion exams in January 2001 and Royal Pharmaceutical Society board exams in August/September 2001. Became a registered pharmacist in November 2001. Served as Pharmacy Manager of branch 788 in Cranleigh and branch 961 in North Cheam. During 4 years in Cranleigh, the pharmacy achieved and surpassed monthly script targets by almost 3500 items, averaging 2000 items a week.

As Branch

Manager in North Cheam, the pharmacy out-performed all other branches in the home-region, averaging 16,000 items per month. In September 2007, moved to Bristol/Bath region and was appointed Area Support Manager, assisting with 3 acquisitions and temporarily serving as pharmacist in Boots store in Hartcliffe. In February 2008 became Branch Manager in Winscombe and completed 400 MUR's making it the first branch to achieve this target in the area.

• Fulfilled all aspects of professional policy and maximised sales and profits of the branch
• Coached, appraised, reviewed and provided necessary training to all branch team members
• Maintained and completed own CPD portfolio
• Implemented company SOPs
• Provided customers with advice and assistance by promoting outstanding customer service (achieved over 90% in Heartfelt Health check)
• Provided efficient dispensing service with sound counselling advice, prescription collection and delivery service to nearby nursing homes
• Maintained close liaison with local prescribers and healthcare professionals
• Maintained effective communication with Area Manager and Regional/Head Office departments
• Maintained good rapport with members of local PCT and conveyed their information to local GPs and nursing homes
• Optimised operational efficiency of the branch through effective stock control and minimising stock shrinkage
• Checked and processed invoices and statements
• Provided effective emergency and out-of-hour rota service for the local area

Pre-registration Tutor - Moss/Alliance/Boots Pharmacy - United Kingdom

(2005 - 2007)

Thoroughly enjoyed teaching and learning from pre-registration students. 2005 student attained top marks within the Alliance and 2006 student was UK Pre-Reg of the Year.

Pharmacy Manager and Registered Pharmacist - The Co-Operative Pharmacy / Well Pharmacy - Weston-Super-Mare

(2009-07 - 2016-10)

Recruited to take on a very challenging pharmacy in Weston-Super-Mare where a new 100 hour contract pharmacy had opened across the road. In 2009 the branch was averaging 4000-4500 items per month. Within 4 years the branch was achieving 7000 items a month and in P12 of 2013 achieved 7800 items and an overall profit of 14%, finishing first in the area.

By end of 2013, 4 new pharmacies opened within 5 mile radius but branch surpassed both OTC and prescription expectations. Branch was first to complete 400 MUR target and top branch for NMS. By end of 2015, took on 4 nursing homes bringing more prescriptions and challenges.

Resigned when Bestway bought Co-Operative pharmacies due to extreme company ideology and infrastructure changes.

Registered Pharmacist - Boots Pharmacy - Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe, West Malling, and Maidstone, Kent

(2016-10 - 2021-08)

Employed as full-time pharmacist in flagship store in Locking Castle, Weston-super-Mare from October 2016. In February 2017 asked to become pharmacist of Winscombe store. In March 2018 moved to Kent to be closer to family and took pharmacist role in West Malling for 6 months covering colleague on maternity leave.

In October 2018 became pharmacist of Albion Place in Maidstone, a 2-year-old branch within a GP practice. Branch currently 20% up on prescriptions year on year with obvious growth potential. Excellent rapport with GP practice allowing for quick resolution of issues and very good relationships with patients with strong customer satisfaction questionnaires.

National Senior Certificate - Witbank High School (1989)

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (1995)

Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (1998)