Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Melissa P. Kobs

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Health and wellness professional with strong experience in program development and implementation, team collaboration, and strategic planning. Proven track record in recruiting and developing talent, fostering supportive environment, and adapting to evolving needs. Adept at utilizing skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to achieve significant results. Known for reliability, flexibility, and focus on achieving high standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Market Health and Wellness Director

Walmart Health and Wellness
06.2019 - Current
  • Market 389, Southern Colorado
  • Led vision, pharmacy, and OTC operations across 12 stores in Southern Colorado, drove performance through change leadership, talent development, and cross-functional partnership. Selected for Field Leadership Advisory Group and BU DNA Development Program; led Regional DNA Development Program to strengthen leadership pipeline and operational excellence.

Special Assignment, End to End Team

Walmart Health and Wellness
11.2025 - 01.2026

Partnered cross-functionally across various teams including strategy, implementation, compliance, and product to successfully launch and scale the LillyDirect program with over 90,000 prescriptions in the first 10 weeks of the program. Drove measurable adoption and operational readiness by proactively identifying communication and training gaps, mitigating risk, and assessing post-launch performance. Delivered data-driven insights and executive reporting to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making and sustained program growth.

Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

Walmart Pharmacy
02.2017 - 06.2019
  • Market 379 Lafayette, CO
  • Increased adherence and immunization rates by driving team engagement and patient-centered care. Expanded community presence through off-site immunization and outreach events. Served as interim Market Health & Wellness Director (4 months), leading market operations, hiring key leadership, and implementing new opioid policies.

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart Pharmacy
04.2015 - 02.2017
  • Store 1231 Thornton, CO
  • Built a high-performing pharmacy team and patient-centered culture, leading the market in immunizations and medication therapy management. Partnered cross-functionally with Division 1 to achieve OTC sales growth.

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart Pharmacy
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Store 1231 Thornton, CO
  • Delivered high-quality, patient-centered care while serving as a trusted healthcare resource. Influenced team performance through servant leadership to advance company initiatives and market leadership.

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart Pharmacy
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Store 1855 Eden Prairie, MN
  • Quickly built strong working relationships across multiple Walmart pharmacy teams throughout Minnesota while delivering high-quality patient care.

Retail Pharmacy Technician, Intern, and Pharmacist

Fairview Pharmacy
12.2008 - 10.2014
  • Gained experience in medication therapy management in an outpatient clinic setting. Collaborated with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Education

Pharm.D. -

University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
Minneapolis, MN
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Management Minor, Carlson School of Business

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
12.2008

Pre-Professional Studies - undefined

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
05.2005

Affiliations

  • Colorado Pharmacist Society 2024-Present

Certification

  • Colorado Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License, 2014-10-Present
  • APhA Immunization Certification, 2014-06-Present
  • American Heart Association CPR and AED Certification, 2006-06-Present

Timeline

Special Assignment, End to End Team

Walmart Health and Wellness
11.2025 - 01.2026

Market Health and Wellness Director

Walmart Health and Wellness
06.2019 - Current

Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

Walmart Pharmacy
02.2017 - 06.2019

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart Pharmacy
04.2015 - 02.2017

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart Pharmacy
11.2014 - 04.2015

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart Pharmacy
06.2014 - 10.2014

Retail Pharmacy Technician, Intern, and Pharmacist

Fairview Pharmacy
12.2008 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Management Minor, Carlson School of Business

University of Minnesota

Pre-Professional Studies - undefined

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Pharm.D. -

University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
Melissa P. Kobs