Communicative individual successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually following procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet all requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-owner/Operations Manager
Rose Hill Memorial Gardens
06.2021 - Current
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Improved operational efficiencies to reduce costs and improve productivity.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Funeral Director
Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
10.2019 - Current
Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
Discussed pre-arranged funeral options and explained pricing to clients.
Police Officer
Marshalltown Police Department
10.2018 - 10.2019
Patrolled assigned areas during shift.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Deputy Sheriff
Marshall County Sheriffs Department
01.2015 - 10.2018
Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Implemented community policing initiatives to strengthen relationships with local citizens.
Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
Served court documents and completed civil process duties.
Transported inmates to and from the courthouse and any other appointments they may have had.
Police Officer
Guthrie Center Police Department
02.2014 - 01.2015
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners all hours of the day and night.
Learned how to work independently due to being the only on duty Officer at any given time.
Education
Advanced Standing Diploma - Mortuary Science
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
10.2020
Iowa Law Enforcement Basic Level II Academy - Police Science
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
12.2013
Skills
Family Counseling
Crime Prevention
Public Safety
Problem Solving
Timeline
Co-owner/Operations Manager
Rose Hill Memorial Gardens
06.2021 - Current
Funeral Director
Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
10.2019 - Current
Police Officer
Marshalltown Police Department
10.2018 - 10.2019
Deputy Sheriff
Marshall County Sheriffs Department
01.2015 - 10.2018
Police Officer
Guthrie Center Police Department
02.2014 - 01.2015
Advanced Standing Diploma - Mortuary Science
Des Moines Area Community College
Iowa Law Enforcement Basic Level II Academy - Police Science