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Education
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Donald Shimko

Greensburg

Summary

Aspiring pharmacist dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Brings hands-on experience as a certified pharmacy technician in a community pharmacy setting, complemented by a strong academic foundation in biochemistry. Committed to developing the skills necessary to excel in both clinical and community pharmacy environments, with a focus on promoting medication safety, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Eager to contribute to the advancement of pharmacy practice through continuous learning, leadership, and dedication to the profession.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Brown’s Drug Store
05.2021 - Current
  • Count and prepare prescriptions
  • Work as a cashier (in-store and drive-thru)
  • Answer patient phone calls and provide face-to-face customer service
  • Gained valuable experience relevant to future education in healthcare

Research in Molecular Dynamics

Westminster College
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Department of Biochemistry
  • Conducted conformational changes to cysteine residues in CopY protein using VMD
  • Utilized a step-by-step process using specific commands producing molecular dynamic simulations
  • Manipulated molecular structure using VMD program, to depict the results graphically
  • Department of Biochemistry

Package Truck Loader

UPS
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked daylight shift during the holiday season (5–6 AM to 3–4 PM)
  • Physically demanding role requiring lifting packages of 100–150 pounds
  • Developed a sense of responsibility, discipline, and financial independence

Education

Undergraduate Degree - Biochemistry

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA
05.2024

Diploma -

Greater Latrobe Senior High School
Latrobe, PA
07.2020

Skills

  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Strong communication abilities
  • Ability to accept and apply constructive criticism
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Determined and self-motivated

Leadership Roles

Member of the Westminster College Baseball Team for 4 years

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteered at a local animal shelter cleaning kennels to provide a comfortable environment for animals
  • Participated in a food and clothing drive at the Pittsburgh VA Hospital

Skillset

  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Strong communication abilities
  • Ability to accept and apply constructive criticism
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Determined and self-motivated

Timeline

Research in Molecular Dynamics

Westminster College
03.2023 - 05.2024

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Brown’s Drug Store
05.2021 - Current

Package Truck Loader

UPS
11.2020 - 01.2021

Undergraduate Degree - Biochemistry

Westminster College

Diploma -

Greater Latrobe Senior High School
Donald Shimko