Adrian Fox
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Funeral Director's Assistant at Yadack-Fox Funeral Home, adept at tailoring services to meet individual needs. Demonstrated strong teamwork and attention to detail while ensuring a seamless experience for grieving families. Skilled in effective communication and problem-solving, contributing to a respectful and dignified environment during challenging times.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director's Assistant
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home
Germantown, NY
07.2011 - 01.2019
- Demonstrated adaptability by tailoring each funeral service according to individual preferences or religious customs.
- Supported the Funeral Director with embalming procedures to prepare deceased individuals for services or cremation.
- Collaborated with cemetery staff to arrange burial details and ensure adherence to cemetery regulations.
- Maintained a high standard of professionalism while interacting with grieving family members during difficult times.
- Contributed to a seamless client experience by arranging floral displays and setting up audio/visual equipment for services.
- Provided transportation for deceased individuals from hospitals, nursing homes, or residences to the funeral home.
- Upheld cleanliness standards within the funeral home facility by performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Greeted funeral guests and coordinated seating.
- Supported funeral director with all facets of funeral service coordination.
Delivery Driver
Floral Innovations
Germantown, NY
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles safely, preventing damage to delicate floral products.
- Maintained excellent communication with clients and team members for seamless delivery coordination.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently delivering floral arrangements in a timely manner.
- Assisted with store operations when not engaged in deliveries, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to teamwork.
- Safely transported fragile floral arrangements, minimizing damages and guaranteeing product quality upon arrival.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Education
Pre-Physical Therapy Assistant
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MDPhysical Therapy Assistant
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NYSkills
- Effective written and oral communciation
- Compassionate communication
- Guest interaction
- Guest assistance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Skills
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
From 2022-2024 I was the primary caregiver of a loved one who was diagnosed with a progressive disease. During that time it not only strengthened the importance of empathy and compassion in my life, but also taught me valuable skills in meal preparation, scheduling, and patience.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Floral Innovations
04.2015 - 04.2017
Funeral Director's Assistant
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home
07.2011 - 01.2019
Pre-Physical Therapy Assistant
Wor-Wic Community College
Physical Therapy Assistant
Orange County Community College