The document is a curriculum vitae for Leah Chiarmonte, a student at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences expected to graduate in May 2016 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. It outlines her education and experience which includes various pharmacy practice rotations, leadership positions in student organizations, awards, certifications and volunteer work.

1. Leah Chiarmonte
Curriculum Vitae
15 Brockmoore Drive East Amherst NY 14051
(716) 548-7916 | leah.chiarmonte@acphs.edu
E D UC AT ION
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Burlington, VT Expected May 2016
Doctorate of Pharmacy
D’Youville College – Buffalo, NY May 2012
Completion of Pre-Pharmacy Courses
AD V ANC E D PHARMAC Y PRACTICE EXPERIENC E S
ElectiveInternational Rotation May 2015- Jun 2015
Showa University - Tokyo,Japan
 Completed a one week research project at the university’s pharmacokinetic laboratory
 Discussed and presented information regarding the pharmacy profession in the U.S. and learned about
pharmacy practice in Japan and Thailand
 Exercised cultural competency, expanded my knowledge of pharmacy, and created international
professional relationships
Combined Institutional and Inpatient Rotations Aug 2015 – Nov 2015
UMMC - Batavia, NY
 Enhanced institutional services by creating and presenting an in-service for nurses regarding Kcentra, a
new on-formulary drug, as well as presenting a Medication Use Evaluation (MUE)
 Identified and solved medication related problems, succinctly answers to drug information questions,
actively participated in rounds, and completed patient workups daily
Ambulatory Rotation Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dent Neurologic Institute - Buffalo,NY
 Aided in the creation of a Continuing Education paper for Multiple Sclerosis, alongside Dr. Michelle
Rainka and Dr. Fran Gengo
 Counseled patients regarding antiplatelet medication regimens daily, and completed several MTM
reports regarding general medication therapy
 Interpreted platelet function testing, completed patient notes regarding medication recommendations,
and recruited several patients for research studies
Community Rotation Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
Walgreens Pharmacy - Buffalo,NY
 Designed and presented a common skinconditions lecture to seniors at two separate community centers
in Western New York, and provided follow-up information to additional information requests
 Successfully resolved medication questions and issues with providers, pharmacists, and technicians daily
 Counseled patients regarding over-the-counter drug selection and prescription medications daily
ElectiveCompounding Rotation: Feb 2016-Mar 2016
Fallon Pharmacy,Saratoga Springs, NY
 Correctly calculated, compounded, and counseled patients and/or caregivers on compounded
prescription medications
 Used supplied resources to aid in proper selection of human and veterinary medicine dosing, as well as
clarifying and altering these orders viacommunication with providers, as needed
 Counseled patients on over the counter medications as well as herbal medications and wellness
consultations offered at Fallon
Ambulatory Rotation: Capital Care Family Medicine, Albany, NY Mar 2016- May 2016

2. INT RODUCT ORY PHARMAC Y PRACTICE EXPERIENC E S
PatientAssessment Rotation Jul 2014
FamilyMedicine - St. Albans, VT
 Counseled patients regarding health concerns and medication usage, answered drug informationrequests,
and aided intriage
 Reviewed specific patient cases and provided succinct answers to drug information requests
Institutional Rotation Jul 2014
Fletcher Allen Hospital - Burlington,VT
 Introduction to the hospital pharmacist’s role in institutional and inpatient settings
 Provided triage and drug information to health care professionals
 Met with various staff pharmacists and learned about hospital-based pharmacy protocol
Community Rotation Jul2013
KinneyDrugs - Essex Junction,VT
 Aided in selection of over-the-counter medications and prescription medication counseling
 Filledprescriptions, organized pharmacy workspace, and performedelectronic drug ordering
 Successfully resolved medication questions and issues with providers, pharmacists, and technicians
Public HealthRotation Jul 2013
Franklin CountyRehab Center - St. Albans, VT
 Created and organized drug charts and calendars for patients, to improve patient understanding of
medication regimens upon discharge
 Aidedin altering and reducing patient medications as appropriate, inorder to benefit patients and
streamlinedrug delivery atthe center
PHARM AC Y-RE LAT E D WORK E XPE RIE NC E
Pharmacy Intern - Kinney Drug Pharmacy May 2014 – May 2015
 Provide pharmacist-supervised counseling on over-the-counter and prescription medications
 Recorded verbal physician orders, and performed cashier and technician duties
 Successfully resolved medication questions and issues with providers, pharmacists, and technicians daily
Pharmacy Associate - Rite Aid Pharmacy Jul2011 – Jul 2012
 Filledprescriptions, performed cashier duties, and contacted third party providers regarding claims
 Aided in maintaining appropriate levels of stock via electronic ordering and inventory
 Proficient in NextGen database management system
PROFE S S IONAL M E M BE RS HIP
PhiLambda Sigma - Gamma Omega Chapter May2014 – Present
American PharmacistsAssociation- Academyof Student Pharmacists Oct 2013 - Present
C E RT IFIC AT IONS | LIC E NS URE
CPR Certification American Heart Association, Vermont State
Vermont Pharmacist Intern License Vermont Board of Education
NYSPharmacist Intern License NYSBoard of Education
C AM PUS AC T IV IT IE S | LE AD E RS HIP
Student Government Association
Executive Board Chiefof Staff Aug 2014- May2015
 Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all class officer elections
 Responsible for coordinating CPR certification and renewal classes for Vermont Campus students
 When elected Chief of Staff, the Professional Organizations Council-Vermont Campus Chair position is also
assumed

3. Vice President, Class of 2016 Sep 2012 – May 2014
 Attended weekly meetings to represent the class of 2016 and voiceclass opinion
 Organized class meetings, and also coordinated ‘Winter Jam’ an off-site campus-wide dance event with
four other students
 Responsible for ordering, buying, and bringing necessary supplies for class meetings and events
ProfessionalOrganizationsCouncil Aug 2014- May 2015
Vermont CampusChair
 Responsible for coordinating communication between all professional organizations on both campuses
 Directed student-led meetings concerning school-wide projects
 Promoted the expansion of student pharmacist community outreach through school-wide projects
AmericanPharmacistAssociation-AcademyofStudentPharmacists Aug 2014- May 2015
Professionalism Chair
 Organized Pharmacist’s Round Table:
o Round Table is a dinner event where approximately 15- 20 local pharmacists volunteer their time
to meet and speak with student pharmacists, providing insight and advice regarding career paths
o Created and coordinatedacommitteeof fourotherstudent pharmacists to aid in the execution of the event
 Organized Spring into Professionalism:
o Spring into Professionalism, sponsored by CVS, hosts the Emily Post Institute to speak to our student
pharmacists regarding business etiquette and professional presentation
Member Aug 2013 – May 2014
 Participated in Generation Rx in the fall of 2013 and 2014; collaborated with other student pharmacists to
discuss the dangers of the misuse and abuse of prescription medications with elementary school children
 Involved in Drug Take Back days and Operation Diabetes; represented ACPHS in the community to provide
feedback to customers as well as promote the pharmacy profession
AWARD S | HONORS
Leadership RecognitionAward forSGA Chief of Staff Position 2014-2015
 Recognition Award for Executive Board Position; given to four other students residing on the board
Ms. ACPHS- VT 2014-2015- Student Nominated 2014- 2015
Awarded to one femalestudentonthe VT Campus who:exemplifies andembodies thespiritof thecampus, is a
well-roundedstudentwitha positiveattitude, is professionalatall times, isalwayspresentto lendahand, has
goodrapport withall classes, faculty andadministration, andis ambitious anddedicatedto ACPHS-VT andthe
pharmacy profession
Induction into Phi Lambda Sigma- Gamma Omega Mar 2013 - Present
 Selected viastudent-nominationand interviewprocess as one of sixstudents in the Class of 2016 to beaccepted
into PLS in 2014
OT HE R WORK E XPE RIE NC E
Teacher’s Assistant Jan 2009 – Aug 2013
Jewish Community Center - Getzville, NY
 Assistedleadteacherinconductinglearningexperiences forstudents
 Supervisedchildren, ages 18months to 5years, duringvarious educational andrecreational activities and
aidedinmeal preparation
AD D IT IONAL V OLUNT E E RWORK
Colleges against Cancer Sep 2012 –May 2015
Member
 Participated inWalk to End Alzheimer’s andLymphomaandLeukemiaWalks
 Provideddinner for cancerpatients and family stayingat Hope Lodge, Burlington, VT
Service Club Sep 2012 - May 2015
Member/Historian
 Provideddinner for families of cancerpatients stayingat RonaldMacDonaldHouse, Burlington, VT