Barbara Foot

Pharmacist with Marketing and sales skills

CURRICULUM VITAE – BARBARA FOOT
(October 2023)

SURNAME FOOT

CHRISTIAN NAME BARBARA

NATIONALITY BRITISH

PRESENT ADDRESS 52 – 10TH
WALMER
PORT ELIZABETH

TELEPHONE NUMBERS 082 7833774

E-MAIL [email protected]

MARITAL STATUS MARRIED

CHILDREN 2

ACADEMIC HISTORY

HIGH SCHOOL WESTERING HIGH SCHOOL

TERTIARY EDUCATION RHODES UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

QUALIFICATIONS Matric (1976)
BPharm (1981)
IMM marketing (1990)
CDE advanced course in Diabetes Care
for Health Professionals (2002)
DESSA registered educator
COURSES CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS
EXPERT TRAINER IN Diabetes Conversations Education tools
Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetes (2017) University of South Wales

Employment Record

2017-2022 From 2017 until November 2022 Iwas employed on a contract basis for various Pharmaceutical companies. My role was either to coach patients with diabetes or help doctors get Medical aid reimbursement for the treatment their patients required.
2010 – 2017 Medical Educator (Diabetes) in Port Elizabeth.
My commitment to my work is backed by my efficiency, drive and dedication.
I am able to see the big picture although I exhibit good attention to detail.
My rapport with my colleagues is good, often being seen as the “go to Person”
Having worked previously in the medical aid industry as a DUR pharmacist, I have a good understanding of the funders.
Team work is the corner to success in diabetes.
Diabetes is an area driven by service. Ensuring that both the patient and the HCP have a positive experience will ensure that patients achieve better control.
I am one of 6 Diabetes Conversations Expert trainers in South Africa.
I have trained Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) as facilitators. Two of the areas now offering exceptional results with Conversation map sessions they run. One hospital presenting a poster at SAAHIP.
I give regular talks to doctors, nurses and pharmacists. This adds value to their practice or role.
My previous sales role assists me in communicating with customers.
Nominated for service excellence award
Employed as Sales Representative in the Diabetes team
Competencies: Good relationship building along with good negotiation skills. Self-driven.
Opex Sales winner in 2003

June 97 – Nov 98 Medikredit (Chroniplan) DUR pharmacist

April 87-June 91 Roche Products
Sales representative, Market Research officer and Product Manager

Oct 84 – April 87 Upjohn and Wyeth as Sales representative

Dec 81 – Oct 84 Pharmacist in retail pharmacy

My interests include road running. I am seen as my running friends to be motivational and enjoy helping them to
achieve their dream.

I am highly motivated with my strength being good communication and motivational skills. I believe that once patients have a better understanding of their condition and the treatment required they tend to ‘own’ it and look after themselves better.
I have a passion for learning and enjoy discovering interesting new ideas and information, Although my experience has been in the area of diabetes for many years, there are other areas of health that interests me.

Competencies: Good communication and organisational skills