John Dobbs

John Dobbs

Pharmacy Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pharmacist | Innovator | Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

      1997 - 2003
      Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD Pharmacy
  • Experience

    • CVS/Pharmacy - formerly Eckerd

      Oct 2003 - Jan 2004
      Pharmacy Manager

      Managed a high volume pharmacy dispensing over 500 prescriptions daily.

    • COLLIER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

      Jan 2004 - Jul 2007
      Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator

      Developed and implemented county’s Medical Reserve Corps. Assisted in the administration of a multimillion-dollar budget. Forged connections with statewide counterparts to introduce best practices and facilitate collaboration.§ Devised and implemented outreach strategies that integrated Corps’ efforts into large-scale emergency preparedness and disaster response initiatives.§ Stockpiled and managed critical pharmaceutical inventory to prepare for emergency needs.§ Recruited 250 medical professionals to augment local community health and medical services. Show less

    • CVS Pharmacy

      Jan 2004 - Aug 2005
      Pharmacy Manager

      Recruited to support CVS’s wave of expansion in Florida. Transformed underperforming locations through effective workflow management, team supervision and training, and an elevated customer service focus.§ Opened 4 brand-new CVS locations and converted 6 Eckerd Drug stores to the CVS brand.§ Coordinated regional intern program to cultivate the next cadre of trained and qualified pharmacists.

    • University of Florida

      Jul 2004 - Dec 2018
      Clinical Assistant Professor

      Provided hands-on coaching in >12 community, retail, and hospital-based pharmacy environments. Earned reputation for astute, high-impact training as one of the most frequently requested preceptors.

    • Adamo Staffing

      Sept 2005 - May 2008
      Pharmacist

      Provided contract staffing for Costco Pharmacy, Winne-Dixie Pharmacy, Shell Point, Hope Hospice, and various independent community pharmacies.

    • Albertsons Companies

      Sept 2005 - Aug 2006
      Pharmacy Manager
    • Harrington's Pharmacy

      Sept 2006 - Jan 2007
      Pharmacy Manager

      Supervised daily operations of a high volume pharmacy. Primary goal was to assist the owners in expanding pharmacy services to new market niches.

    • Walmart

      Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
      Pharmacy Manager

      Managed high-volume retail location and supervised a 10-member team. Instituted new policies and procedures, training pharmacy staff to quickly effect change in daily operations.§ Boosted prescription sales to 400+ per day while decreasing volume of customer complaints.§ Increased revenue 25% through workflow efficiencies and improved customer service delivery.

    • Lee Health

      Oct 2007 - Jan 2014

      Introduced the health system’s first emergency services pharmacist initiative within Gulf Coast Medical Center. Designed, developed, and implemented the role of a pharmacist in the emergency department by strengthening key partnerships with emergency nurses and physicians while reengineering clinical pharmacy services and the medication-use-system.> Expanded emergency services pharmacist program across four locations through the incorporation of eight pharmacists and multiple technicians through the completion of a successful self-made pilot program. > Outshined fellow pharmacists, ascending to a senior clinical role producing positive operational and clinical results. > Mentored and trained pharmacy students and residents by developing advanced placement experiences.> Instituted system-wide policy changes and improvements through data driven interventions that saved over $1M by identifying drug and medical errors. Show less Focused on enhancing patient-centered pharmacy services, providing hands-on adult and pediatric care across a 270-bed adult and 100-bed children’s hospital. > Recognized as a senior pharmacist, known for high productivity, solving operational problems, employing leadership expertise, and simultaneously managing adult and pediatric medication needs. > Coached and mentored pharmacists and technicians to assist them in mastering clinical and technical skills.> Quickly gained expertise in managing kinetic and antibiotic dosing, chemotherapy, sterile compounding, and total parenteral nutrition preparations across Adult, NICU and PICU patient populations. Show less

      • Emergency Medicine Pharmacist

        Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
      • Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics

        Dec 2008 - Nov 2011
      • Hospital Pharmacist

        Oct 2007 - Dec 2008
    • Physicians Regional Healthcare System

      Nov 2011 - Jun 2012
      Pharmacist

      Designed and implemented prescription discharge services that increased outpatient pharmacy revenues and improved quality of care at a Naples based hospital system. Gathered data from pilot to inform expansion across all locations.

    • Lake Eerie College of Osteopathic Medicine

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
      Clinical Assistant Professor

      Provided advanced practice pharmacy experiences to Pharm.D. students in the Emergency Room

    • ApothiCare 360 Pharmacy

      Nov 2013 - Dec 2018
      Pharmacy Manager, Proprietor

      Created an independent community pharmacy focusing on functional medicine and compounding. Maintained accountability for operations, sales, marketing, and logistics. Emphasized commitment to developing custom, compounded medications and promoting a customer-first mindset. Recruited and onboarded a 12-member team.

    • Scar Capital

      Jun 2017 - now
      Managing Partner

      Developed a real estate and venture capital firm, representing small businesses and professionals. Oversee multiple entities representing over $3M in total revenue across cross-functional industries including real estate, plumbing, hospitality, and healthcare. Leverage entrepreneurial background to maintain operational excellence and growth strategies throughout individual investments.

    • Town of Yountville

      Oct 2018 - Oct 2020
      Records Coordinator

      Designed and implemented a new electronic records management system using Laserfiche.

    • Prevent Rx

      Jun 2022 - Mar 2023
      Pharmacist

      HIV community pharmacy

    • Walgreens

      Mar 2023 - Oct 2023
      Pharmacy Manager

      HIV Center of Excellence Pharmacy

    • Leesar, Inc.

      Oct 2023 - now
      Director of Pharmacy Operations
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pharmacy Regulatory Specialist

      Pharmaceutical Education Consultants
      Sept 2021
    • Immunization Certification

      STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Medication Therapy Management National Certification

      American Pharmacists Association
      May 2010
    • Antimicrobial Stewardship Certification - MAD-ID

      MAD-ID: Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases
      Feb 2013
    • Registered Pharmacist

      STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
      Oct 2003
      View certificate certificate
    • Consultant Pharmacist

      STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
      Sept 2022
    • Registered Pharmacist

      Massachusetts Department of Public Health
      Apr 2005