Charles William Larion

Highly adaptable and results-driven professional with a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry, sales, entrepreneurship, and photography. Leveraging a strong foundation as a pharmacist, transitioned into a successful career as a sales representative, which led to owning and managing a drug store. Recognizing a passion for creativity and capturing special moments, embarked on a new venture as a photographer and ultimately established a successful kiddie party photography company. Possessing a unique combination of pharmaceutical expertise, sales acumen, business acumen, and artistic vision, I bring a comprehensive skill set and entrepreneurial spirit to deliver exceptional results. Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills contribute to fostering client satisfaction and driving business growth.

Event Photographer/Proprietor (Kiddie Party Photography)

• Founded and established a niche market in event photography for children, amassing a substantial social media following of 53,000 on Facebook.
• Successfully marketed services and retained clients through adept use of social media platforms.
• Led a proficient team of 10 photographers and videographers.
• Edited and enhanced all photos for Kiddie Party Photography, managing the editing of over 1 million photos in Adobe Lightroom.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, manipulating and editing more than 120,000 photos.
• Committed to delivering exceptional and personalized event photography services for each client.

Freelance Event Photographer (The Balloon People Manila / Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines)

• Provided outstanding service resulting in high client satisfaction and consistent referrals.
• Utilized expert camera techniques and equipment selection to capture visually appealing images.

Pharmacist/Proprietor (DYL Drugstore)

• Successfully managed operations, oversaw staff training, and ensured compliance with governmental regulations.
• Dispensed prescriptions with precision and adherence to regulations.
• Educated customers on appropriate usage and storage of medications.

Sales Account Executive (Coastal Training Technologies / Dupont / Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines)

• Developed a loyal customer base by delivering excellent service and implementing effective data collection strategies.
• Consistently surpassed sales quotas.

Customer Sales Representative (Convergys / Citibank / Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines)

• Proficiently accessed and communicated customer account details, explaining service fees, pricing structures, and billing cycles.
• Proactively promoted financial products based on individual customer needs.

Pharmacist (Botica San Blas)

• Dispensed prescriptions with precision and adherence to regulations.

Throughout these diverse roles, I have demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to accuracy and compliance, and a talent for building strong customer relationships. My experiences in event photography, pharmacy, and sales have equipped me with a unique blend of skills that I am excited to bring to the Program Assistant position at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

March 2005

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

• Passed the Professional Licensure Exam in Pharmacy | Philippines