Kayla Hugill
Cavan,Ireland
Summary
Final-year Pharmaceutical Science student with hands-on experience in analytical chemistry and laboratory techniques, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, IR, TGA and DSC. Experienced in analytical software such as Chromeleon, TRIOS, OMNIC, and Microsoft Excel for data acquisition and analysis.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of GLP and GMP principles, adherence to SOPs, maintaining accurate documentation, and working within regulated environments.
Combines academic laboratory training with practical experience in a community pharmacy setting, developing strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality and patient safety.
Highly motivated to begin a career in the pharmaceutical industry and committed to continuous learning and contributing to a sector that plays a vital role in public health.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Pharmacy assistant
McCrystals Pharmacy
Cavan
2022.03 - 2026.03
- Coordinating and scheduling vaccination appointments and ensuring accurate maintenance of patient vaccination records, in line with HSE and IPU standards.
- Safe and efficient dispensing of medicines while maintaining accurate and organized patient records.
- Managing the ordering and stock control of all medicines, supporting smooth day-to-day pharmacy operations.
- Providing front-of-shop support, delivering excellent customer service while consistently meeting sales targets.
- Handling daily correspondence with pharmacies, GPs, hospitals, and healthcare professionals, ensuring effective communication and continuity of patient care.
- Educating customers about proper usage and potential side effects of prescribed drugs and improving patient care by providing professional advice on medications.
Hair salon assistant
Headrush Virginia
Cavan
2018.04 - 2022.06
- Managed the scheduling of all client appointments and handled day-to-day administrative tasks, including phone and email communications.
- Assisted with colour applications, treatments, and general client support to ensure a high standard of customer service.
- Contributed to retail sales and product recommendations, supporting the salon’s commercial goals.
- Maintained a clean, organised, and welcoming salon environment, ensuring hygiene and presentation standards were consistently met.
- Prepared stylist equipment prior to appointments, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Education
Leaving certificate -
Virginia College
Cavan 2016.09 - 2021.06
QQI level 5 - Pharmacy
Cavan Institute
Cavan 2021.09 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Science
Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone campus
Athlone 2022.09 -
Skills
- Analytical techniques
- Attention to detail
- Organization and time management
- Communication and teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Customer service experience
- Understanding of regulated environments
- Experience using analytical software including Chromeleon (HPLC/GC), TRIOS (DSC), OMNIC (FTIR), and Microsoft Excel for data analysis
- A strong understanding of GMP principles through academic laboratory work and pharmacy experience, including adherence to SOPs, accurate documentation, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Science
Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone campus
2022.09 -
Pharmacy assistant
McCrystals Pharmacy
2022.03 - 2026.03
QQI level 5 - Pharmacy
Cavan Institute
2021.09 - 2022.06
Hair salon assistant
Headrush Virginia
2018.04 - 2022.06
Leaving certificate -
Virginia College
2016.09 - 2021.06