Barbara J. Perry
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Funeral Director professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer service satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Broker
Real Estate Solutions And Services
St. Louis, MO
06.2002 - Current
- Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
- Managed 20 agents and assisted over 3,000 potential property buyers to achieve residential goals.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.
- Established and developed real estate agency, driving recruitment and operational growth.
- Sold over 4,000 real estate properties owned by others in 26 years.
Apprentice Funeral Director
Clark And Sons Funeral Chapel
St. Louis, MO
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
- Completed death certificates, burial permits and other legal documents for families.
- Improved appearance of remains with use of cosmetics.
- Managed timing of floral deliveries for multiple services per day.
Accounts Receivable Manager
St. Louis Rams
St. Louis, MO
11.1994 - 09.2002
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices and bank deposits.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Supported Owners, President, Vice President of Football Operations and Chief Financial Officer with special projects and additional job duties.
- Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
Mail Handler
United States Postal Service, USPS
St. Louis, MO
11.1993 - 12.1994
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Funeral Services And Mortuary Science
Forest Park Community College
St. Louis Missouri05.2022
Associate of General Studies - Business And Accounting
Forest Park Community College
St. Louis, Missouri01.1998
Real Estate Broker - Real Estate
American School of Real Estate
Chesterfield, MO06.1994
Skills
- Documentation expertise
- Service-Oriented
- Proactive and Focused
- Willing to Learn
- Home and hospital removals
- Dressing and casketing
- Notary Public
- Caring and sensitive
- Guest interaction
- Funeral industry regulations knowledge
Timeline
Apprentice Funeral Director
Clark And Sons Funeral Chapel
09.2019 - 03.2020
Broker
Real Estate Solutions And Services
06.2002 - Current
Accounts Receivable Manager
St. Louis Rams
11.1994 - 09.2002
Mail Handler
United States Postal Service, USPS
11.1993 - 12.1994
Funeral Services And Mortuary Science
Forest Park Community College
Associate of General Studies - Business And Accounting
Forest Park Community College
Real Estate Broker - Real Estate
American School of Real Estate