Catherine B. Newkirk has over 18 years of experience as a pharmacist, including owning and operating her own pharmacy, Medicap Pharmacy. She has extensive experience managing pharmacy operations at both CVS Pharmacies and North Carolina Central University Student Health Services. She is skilled in pharmacy management, business ownership, team building and training, patient satisfaction, compounding medications, immunizations, physician collaboration, and medication therapy management.

1. CATHERINE B. NEWKIRK
Analytical, patient-focused Pharmacist with 18+ years’ experience. BA, BS, Pharm D
SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
My career includes success building, directing and improving pharmacy operations within
demanding community, retail and clinical environments. I bring to the table broad-based
pharmacy management experience acquired as owner and operator of Medicap Pharmacy as
well as during multiple tenures as Pharmacy Manager of CVS Pharmacies and North Carolina
Central University Student Health Services. I am a respected trainer and mentor with
success partnering with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in Spanish; able to build
relationships with diverse populations.
SKILLS/SPECIALTIES
-- Pharmacy Management
-- Business Owner / Operator
-- Team Building & Training
-- Patient Satisfaction
-- Unique & Specific Formula Compounding
-- Immunization Delivery
-- Physician Collaboration
-- Medication Therapy Management
-- State & Federal Legal Requirements
-- Inventory Management
-- Quality Assurance
EXPERIENCE
DUPLIN COUNTY SERVICES TO THE AGED
CHATHAM COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING FOR EASTERN CHATHAM SENIOR CENTERS
Volunteer, 2007-Present
Engage in community outreach focused on providing healthcare education on many topics to
senior citizens across Duplin and Chatham counties. Develop and deliver educational
seminars geared toward medication management and safety preparedness; coordinate and
deliver immunization clinics for seniors.
CVS
Pharmacy Manager, 1999-2001, 2007-2008, 2010-20012 | Staff Pharmacist, 1996-1999,
2005-2007, 2009
Directed daily pharmacy operations during separate tenures, expertly managing demands of
both low- and high-volume retail settings. Enforced corporate policies and procedures to
drive achievement of revenue goals and productivity targets. Partnered with district
leadership to define and implement corporate strategies; established business goals across
patient service, prescription sales, and patient-base growth. Controlled inventory and

2. tracked P&L and profitability margins. Maintained prescription records. Compounded unique
and specific medication formulations as prescribed by physicians. Ensured staff-wide
compliance with quality assurance programs as well as federal and state laws relevant to
pharmacy practice and medication distribution; enforced safety/security measures for
controlled substances.
** Recognized for promoting positive patient experiences via responsive communications,
prompt service and strong knowledge of pharmaceuticals.
** Streamlined multiple pharmacy processes through analysis and refinement of operations.
** Acted as preceptor for students from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and
Campbell University to encourage professional growth and success.
** Recognized as a Pharmacy Today Counselor of the Year in recognition for expertise in
counseling techniques during patient consultations.
MEDICAP PHARMACY
Pharmacy Manager, Owner, & Operator, 2002 - 2005
Managed daily operations spanning strategic planning, pharmacy management, medication
dose monitoring, dispensing, and compounding, and quality control. Trained and oversaw
pharmacy staff, ensuring accuracy and precision in dispensing of prescription medication
and counseling patients. Compounded medications using complex formulas and processes
as Certified Compounding Specialist. Complied with all record keeping requirements for
controlled substances and perpetual inventory.
** Launched and directed home and group-home delivery service comprising approximately
20% of revenue while ensuring complete adherence to unique packaging and distribution
requirements.
** Conducted presentations on medication management for group home leadership.
** Maintained quality assurance and workflow efficiencies during period of rapid growth.
** Built positive, beneficial relationships with community medical institutions and private
practices.
** Supported professional development of pharmacy students from leading institutions
(University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Oregon State University) and multiple
community colleges by acting as preceptor.
EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE
-- ECKERD DRUG STORES, Part-Time Relief Pharmacist, 2001 - 2003
-- PIEDMONT HEALTH SERVICES, Part-Time Clinical Pharmacist I, 1997 - 1999
-- NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, Pharmacy Manager, Student Health Services,
1997 - 1998
-- LINCOLN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, Clinical Pharmacist I, 1995 - 1997
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

3. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
LICENSURE & CREDENTIALS
-- Pharmacist License - North Carolina, 2016
-- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
-- Diabetic Education Certification
-- Certified Immunizer
-- Certified Compounding Specialist
-- ACLS, BLS & CPR Certified
-- Certified Smoking Cessation Counselor
-- Pharmacy Today Counselor of the Year Award
AFFILIATIONS
-- Member, North Carolina Associations of Pharmacists | American Society for Consultation
Pharmacists
-- Community Outreach Service, Duplin County Senior Services and Chatham County Senior
Services