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Brandon Cadena

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Funeral Director Assistant

Green Hills Mortuary
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation of bodies for visitation or burial, adhering to strict standards of care.
  • Established trust among clients by consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining sensitivity towards their needs.
  • Maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for grieving families.
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.

Funeral Services Assistant/ Housekeeper

Forest Lawn
12.2020 - 04.2023

• Drove and cleaned funeral vehicles such as cars or hearses in funeral processions. \

Performed variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services ran smoothly and as planned.

• Supervised funeral processions and assisted with cemetery parking.

• Placed caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.

• Skilled office cleaner with experience maintaining facilities to company standards.

Amusement Ride Operator

Universal Studios
09.2019 - 12.2020

• Announced or described amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.

• Verified customers paid for service by confirming proper wristbands or tickets.

• Fastened safety devices for patrons and provided directions for fastening devices.

• Used microphones to give directions to patrons regarding safety while riding.

Dishwasher

AMC DIne in Theater
05.2019 - 09.2019

• Handled dishwashing tasks to provide kitchen with steady supply of clean pots, pans, and cooking utensils.

• Adhered to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.

• Assisted department team with other duties during high volume periods.

• Cleaned and sanitized dishware, flatware and glassware to meet company standards.

Ramp Agent

LAX Airport
01.2018 - 04.2019

• Transported luggage and cargo to various airport locations. • Accurately documented and processed all necessary paperwork for special services requests.

• Collaborated with internal team to support safe and on-time departures.

• Managed ground service equipment including loaders, baggage carts, and aircraft deicers

Amusement Ride Operator

Knott's Berry Farm
01.2015 - 01.2018

• Taught and trained team members on basic ride operations and procedures for various attractions.

• Moved controls to start and stop Ferris wheels, roller coasters and merry-go-rounds.

• Started and shut down rides using control panel levers and switches.

• Inspected riding devices for malfunctions before opening to public

Education

Veterinary -

ScienceFullerton College
Fullerton, CA

High School Diploma -

Norwalk High School
Norwalk, CA

Veterinary - Science

Cerritos College
Cerritos, CA

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Active listening
  • Compassionate communication
  • Attention to detail

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Funeral Director Assistant

Green Hills Mortuary
06.2023 - Current

Funeral Services Assistant/ Housekeeper

Forest Lawn
12.2020 - 04.2023

Amusement Ride Operator

Universal Studios
09.2019 - 12.2020

Dishwasher

AMC DIne in Theater
05.2019 - 09.2019

Ramp Agent

LAX Airport
01.2018 - 04.2019

Amusement Ride Operator

Knott's Berry Farm
01.2015 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Norwalk High School

Veterinary - Science

Cerritos College

Veterinary -

ScienceFullerton College
Brandon Cadena