Joel Praileau
Columbia,SC
Summary
Upcoming Junior Pre-Pharmacy student at the University of South Carolina and US Army National Guard soldier. Dedicated and highly motivated student and soldier with 4 years of medical laboratory experience and 6 months of experience as a pharmacy technician.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Columbia, SC
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring availability of critical medications and supplies.
- Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software efficiently.
- Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
Medical Laboratory Technician
SC Army National Guard
Darlington, SC
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted complex laboratory tests and analyses to support patient diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with laboratory safety protocols and quality assurance standards.
- Developed training materials for deployment readiness, enhancing knowledge retention and performance.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results with thorough quality control measures.
- Communicated critical test results promptly to healthcare providers, enabling timely interventions when necessary.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies as needed, maintaining adequate stock levels for seamless lab operations.
Laboratory Technician
Prisma Health
Greenville, SC
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze samples and ensure accurate results.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment for optimal performance and reliability.
- Documented experimental procedures and results in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed standard operating procedures to streamline laboratory operations and maintain quality control.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
Cashier
Home Depot
Greenville, SC
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Maintained customer service desk
- Completed curbside and order pickups
- Ran checkout lanes
- Trained peers on phones, checkout, customer service, order pickup and curbside pickup
- Assisted customers over the phone
- Stocked floors with product
- Helped break down and put away products from truck delivery
- Greeted customers as they entered store and directed them to the department that could best assist their needs
Cashier / Team Lead
Chick-fil-a
Charlotte, NC
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensured customer satisfaction with each encounter
- Maintained a steady flow and kept wait times at a minimum
- Managed the cash register
- Cleaned and restocked the lobby
- Made food and drinks for orders
- Gave out orders in the drive thru
- Dishes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC05-2028
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University
San Antonio, TX06.2022
Diploma - undefined
Mauldin High School
06.2021
Skills
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Prioritization and organization
- Prescription Processing
- Inventory Management
- Medication Preparation
Certification
- State registered pharmacy technician, 2025
- BLS certified, June 2025
- Dean's List, Fall 2024
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
07.2025 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Prisma Health
01.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician
SC Army National Guard
06.2022 - Current
Cashier / Team Lead
Chick-fil-a
07.2019 - 01.2020
Cashier
Home Depot
05.2019 - 06.2022
Diploma - undefined
Mauldin High School
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of South Carolina
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University