Damon Kepes
Carnesville
Summary
Detail-oriented Chemotherapy Infusion Technician with expertise in safety compliance, inventory management, and patient care. Committed to maintaining high standards in treatment preparation and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemotherapy Infusion Technician
University Cancer & Blood Center
Athens
06.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Prepared intravenous solutions according to established protocols and standards of practice.
- Verified patient identification prior to administration of any medications or treatments using two identifiers per policy standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment in order to ensure a safe setting for patients receiving treatment.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment for seamless operations.
- Monitored medical supply inventory to ensure consistent availability of critical items.
- Assisted with ordering supplies necessary for infusion services.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
Pharmacy Technician
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens
01.2012 - 11.2020
- Assisted pharmacists with prescription verification and medication preparation.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Monitored inventory levels for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to ensure availability.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and accurately logged items into inventory system.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with the DEA regulations.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Trained new pharmacy staff on operational procedures, enhancing team readiness and workflow.
Department Manager
Target
Bethlehem
05.2009 - 12.2011
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient store functionality.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels effectively.
- Trained staff on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals and expectations clearly.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize labor resources throughout the week.
- Oversaw visual merchandising to enhance product presentation in-store.
- Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
Customer Sales Representative
Bass Pro Shops
Lawrenceville
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Assessed customer needs to recommend appropriate products or services.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided expert recommendations.
- Developed relationships with existing customers through follow-up communications.
- Maintained product displays to ensure an appealing shopping environment.
Territory Manager - Sales and Service
Valspar
Jefferson
03.2007 - 05.2008
- Implemented strategic sales plans to optimize market penetration and growth.
- Managed territory operations to ensure effective sales and service delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with customers to enhance brand loyalty and satisfaction.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for new product introductions.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on product features and customer engagement techniques.
Department Manager
Best Buy
Alpharetta
05.2005 - 03.2007
- Led and managed a team of 30 employees in the Department, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies that reduced shrinkage risks.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals and expectations clearly.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize labor resources throughout the week.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationships with clients.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to improve satisfaction levels.
- Executed opening and closing procedures for the store and managed cash transactions.
Assistant Store Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
Alpharetta
03.2001 - 02.2006
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured efficient workflow among team members.
- Trained and mentored new staff on customer service and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated restocking of merchandise on the sales floor.
- Developed employee schedules to optimize staffing during peak hours.
- Conducted regular team meetings to communicate updates and motivate staff performance.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooke High School
Wellsburg, WV05-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medicine
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GASkills
- Chemotherapy administration
- IV solution preparation
- Chemotherapy prep
- Sterile compounding
- Medication verification
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Supply chain coordination
- Collaboration with nursing staff
- Attention to detail
Certification
- National Pharmacy Technician License
Timeline
Chemotherapy Infusion Technician
University Cancer & Blood Center
06.2015 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 11.2020
Department Manager
Target
05.2009 - 12.2011
Customer Sales Representative
Bass Pro Shops
06.2008 - 05.2009
Territory Manager - Sales and Service
Valspar
03.2007 - 05.2008
Department Manager
Best Buy
05.2005 - 03.2007
Assistant Store Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
03.2001 - 02.2006
High School Diploma -
Brooke High School
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medicine
Lanier Technical College