Alexandra Kozak
Funeral Director
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Devoted Funeral Director with extensive experience in industry and talent for consoling bereaved families. Patiently counsels families, as well as clients exploring pre-need future funeral options.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director
Brown-Wynne, Mitchell, & Apex Funeral Homes
Raleigh, NC
02.2018 - Current
- Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to ensure services run smoothly and as planned.
- Obtain and complete death certificates and other paperwork.
- Organize and submit obituaries.
- Liaised between hospitals, physicians, county coroner, and members of clergy to coordinate final arrangements.
- Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Funeral Service Apprentice
Bright Funeral Home
Wake Forest, NC
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to ensure services run smoothly and as planned.
- Participates in arrangements, ceremonies and embalming services.
- Embalm, dress, cosmeticize and casket the deceased.
- Transport the deceased to the funeral home.
- Obtain and complete death certificates and other paperwork.
- Organize and submit obituaries.
Funeral Service Apprentice
Hall Wynne Funeral Service
Durham, NC
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Arranged floral offerings and lights, as well as, deliver the arrangements to the family members.
- Greeted family and visitors.
- Supervised funeral processions.
- Performed administrative tasks.
United States Sales Associate
Golden Considerations
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Promoted pre-need funeral and funding.
- Utilized great communication skills to assemble pre-need funeral arrangements, such as writing an obituary, choosing burial plot and/or method and selecting flowers and music.
- File insurance claims.
Sales Associate
Marriott Corporation
Morrisville, NC
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Managed the front desk by registering guests, assigning room and accommodating special requests.
- Arranged and supervised the transportation for guests.
- Maximized sales for new and repeat customer through designated sales management techniques.
Preschool Teacher
New Hope Baptist Preschool
Raleigh, NC
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Established and implemented policies and procedures.
- Organized and managed the classroom.
- Fostered an environment for learning.
- Applied interpersonal skills, while meeting with parents, faculty and administration.
Education
Associate Degree - undefined
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Diploma - undefined
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Skills
Great Communication Skills
Timeline
Funeral Director
Brown-Wynne, Mitchell, & Apex Funeral Homes
02.2018 - Current
Funeral Service Apprentice
Bright Funeral Home
02.2016 - 01.2018
Funeral Service Apprentice
Hall Wynne Funeral Service
09.2014 - 09.2015
Sales Associate
Marriott Corporation
09.2013 - 09.2014
United States Sales Associate
Golden Considerations
01.2013 - 07.2015
Preschool Teacher
New Hope Baptist Preschool
11.2010 - 05.2011
Diploma - undefined
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associate Degree - undefined
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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