
Crystal Franklin-Barker
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About me
CI Manager, Center of Excellence
Education

Nova Southeastern University
2015 - 2017Master of Business Administration - MBA Process ImprovementActivities and Societies: asqnova.org Preparation in identifying and analyzing complex business processes, and developing innovative courses of action towards improving key business functions. Core aspects of applied PI include: operationally defining quality from the customers’ perspective; ascertaining elements of value in processing work towards quality goals; measuring process inputs and outputs and understanding the cause and effect relationships between them; creating and testing improvement options prior to… Show more Preparation in identifying and analyzing complex business processes, and developing innovative courses of action towards improving key business functions. Core aspects of applied PI include: operationally defining quality from the customers’ perspective; ascertaining elements of value in processing work towards quality goals; measuring process inputs and outputs and understanding the cause and effect relationships between them; creating and testing improvement options prior to implementation; and sustaining process performance through ongoing feedback mechanisms. Show less

American Career College
2003 - 2004Diploma Pharmacy TechnicianTook courses to become a Pharmacy Technician: IV Admixture Procedures, Retail Pharmacy, Pharmacy Law (CA), Chemistry, Pharmacology, Drug Distribution, Pharmacy Integration Seminar, and Pharmacy Tech Externship

DeVry University
2013 - 2015Bachelor's Degree Business Administration - Health ManagementActivities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business - Mu Phi Chapter Received a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Services Management

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
2000 - 2002Associate of Science (A.S.) Chemical Technology/TechnicianActivities and Societies: Chemical Technology Goup Studied for my AS in Chemical Technology and learned how to use the corresponding machines such as Gas Chromatography and HPLCs
Experience

Silliker Laboratories Inc
Mar 2002 - Jul 2002Microbiology TechnicianPrepare food samples for microbiological diagnosticsPlate, Transfer, and Streak prepared food samples

Peptisyntha SA
Jul 2002 - Aug 2004Purification TechnicianPurify peptides utilizing Preparative and Analytical HPLC systems under Non-GMP and GMP conditionsPrepare buffer solutions for analytical and preparative HPLCMaintain analytical and preparative HPLC systems as necessaryMaintain a clean and orderly workspace and write up production reportsPerform other operations as required and follow all safety requirements

Centinela Freeman Health System
Jul 2004 - Jul 2006Certified Pharmacy TechnicianDispense medications accurately and efficientlyEffective sterile product preparation using aseptic techniqueAccurate dose calculationsAssemble and Maintain anesthesia narcotic boxes for surgery Audit anesthesia narcotic boxes by comparing the patient’s anesthesia record and the anesthesiologist’s Controlled Drug Administration RecordNarcotic inventoryPurchasing and BillingTeamwork, Customer Service, and HIPPA

Sunrise Hospital
Jul 2006 - Nov 2012Certified Pharmacy Technician IIPrepare, label and distribute medications for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.Serve as evening and back up pharmacy buyer providing coverage and extended oversite of drug procurement for the main pharmacy, satellite pharmacies and other hospital units.Serve as Administrative Assistant to the Director of Pharmacy, Director of Pharmacy Operations and Pharmacy Supervisors to oversee and coordinate all administrative functions including but not limited to licensure, audit preparation, record management, HR and scheduling. Show less

Parallon
Nov 2012 - Dec 2015Division Pharmacy Inventory & Procurement AnalystAssist with oversight and improvement of the procurement process of pharmaceuticals for 8 Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) hospitals in California and Nevada as a key member of the Division Pharmacy Administrative team.

AmerisourceBergen
Jan 2016 - Jan 2022In collaboration with Health System Sales and Customer Operations Leadership, lead a continually expanding 59-member team by creating a standardized yet flexible organizational structure and cross-enterprise operational processes overseeing ~$22BN in revenue. Team priorities are ensuring consistent, high quality strategic and operational customer support for all customer segments, providing exceptional customer experience that drives business expansion, retains existing business, enhances renewal potential, and increases gross profit. Show less
Sr. Manager, Account Experience
Mar 2020 - Jan 2022Manager, Account Experience
Jul 2018 - Mar 2020Strategic Accounts Specialist, Health Systems
Feb 2017 - Jul 2018Pharmacy Account Specialist II
Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

Cencora
Jan 2022 - nowManager II, Continuous ImprovementImproving quality and driving positive impact to customer experience and satisfaction by partnering with business functions to identify areas of process improvement, understand current state, analyze data to identify root cause, synthesize findings, develop practical improvement recommendations for repeatability, sustainability, and scalability, lead execution of initiatives, and monitor performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness using Lean methodology and tools.Concomitantly navigating change by managing stakeholder apprehension through feedback loop communication, reinforcement of value propositions, mentorship, and training. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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Pharmacy Technician
California State Board of PharmacyFeb 2004 - View certificate

Pharmacy Technician
Nevada State Board of PharmacyApr 2006 - View certificate

Business Strategy
McKinsey & CompanyMar 2025 - View certificate

Learning MURAL for Collaboration
LinkedInApr 2023 .webp)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)Mar 2004- View certificate

Problem Solving
McKinsey & CompanyDec 2024 
LSSBB
AmerisourceBergenFeb 2022- View certificate

Adaptability & Resilience
McKinsey & CompanyNov 2024 
LSSGB
AmerisourceBergenMay 2020
LCS-1a
Lean Competency SystemJun 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Crystal Franklin-BarkerMagna Cum Laude DeVry University Apr 2015 GPA 3.78
Languages
- enEnglish
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