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Overview
Work History
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Military Service
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Matthew Krauss

Columbia,TN

Summary

Results-driven operations and compliance professional with over 12 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, and regulatory environments, including the pharmaceutical and military sectors. Proven expertise in vendor relations, cost optimization, process improvement, and fostering cross-department collaboration to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging extensive procurement and compliance knowledge to drive success in supply chain, purchasing, or operations-focused roles. Strategic thinker dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that align with organizational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Rx Compound Centre
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Maintained detailed batch records and documentation to meet regulatory standards and internal quality requirements.
  • Promoted compliance in daily operations, ensuring procedures were followed in high-volume, regulated environments.
  • Supported workflow efficiency by coordinating with staff on supply usage and stock rotation.

Pharmacy Technician/Information Systems/Purchasing

Maury Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2022
  • Managed procurement and inventory flow for a high-demand department, aligning purchase orders with budget and usage trends.
  • Strengthened supplier relationships to ensure reliable product availability and mitigate stock disruptions.
  • Forecasted demand and adjusted purchasing strategies to balance supply continuity with cost targets.
  • Standardized procurement processes to streamline ordering, reduce waste, and improve compliance tracking.
  • Partnered with IT to upgrade systems, improving accuracy in inventory tracking and purchase reporting.

Pharmacy Technician / Deployed Operations

United States Navy
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Oversaw medical supply inventory for deployed units, ensuring operational readiness.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to meet urgent and routine supply needs under pressure.
  • Operated independently during a 6-month Kuwait deployment, running all pharmacy ops and building a full inventory system for mission-critical care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Columbia Christian Academy
01.2002

Some College Coursework Completed - Communication & Writing, Mathematics & Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Physical Education

Multiple Accredited Institutions
01.2009

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Order placement

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Problem identification

Problem-solving abilities

Inventory control

Training and mentoring

Verbal and written communication

Self motivation

Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved 80% reduced inventory reporting time through effectively helping with process streamlining.

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – PTCB
  • Military Medical/Pharmacy Operations Training – United States Navy

Work Availability

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Military Service

  • United States Navy – Pharmacy Technician / Hospital Corpsman, 2004-2009
  • Honorable Discharge

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Rx Compound Centre
01.2022 - 01.2025

Pharmacy Technician/Information Systems/Purchasing

Maury Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2022

Pharmacy Technician / Deployed Operations

United States Navy
01.2004 - 01.2009

Some College Coursework Completed - Communication & Writing, Mathematics & Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Physical Education

Multiple Accredited Institutions

High School Diploma -

Columbia Christian Academy