BRYTON KIGER
PERL FUNERAL HOME & SISKIYOU MEMORIAL PARK
Medford
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Qualified Youth Mentor with proven ability to lead and develop youth through mentorship programs. Successfully guided teams to foster personal growth and resolve conflicts, enhancing team dynamics and individual achievements. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills in various mentoring scenarios.
Work History
Licensed Funeral Director / Apprentice Embalmer
11 Months- Coordinated funeral arrangements and services from initial call to disposition, ensuring seamless support for families during difficult times.
- Perform embalming under apprenticeship, including routine and complex cases.
- Prepared decedents for viewing using restorative art and trauma reconstruction techniques, enhancing the appearance and providing comfort for grieving families.
- Embalming for autopsy, decomposition, and ship-out cases (domestic & international).
- Conduct removals and transfers from residences, hospitals, and medical examiner offices.
- Collaborated with cemetery, crematory, clergy, and hospice professionals to facilitate comprehensive end-of-life services.
- Ensure compliance with Oregon Mortuary & Cemetery Board regulations.
- Grief Counseling
Varsity Head Coach/Emergency Substitute/Special Education Teacher
6 Years 3 Months- Directed varsity program operations, aligning practice plans, game strategy, and player development with athletic department goals.
- Instructed athletes on fundamentals, conditioning, and sport-specific techniques to improve performance and consistency.
- Organized daily training schedules, scrimmages, and competition preparation to maintain structured team routines.
- Evaluated student-athletes during tryouts and drills, assigning roles based on skill, effort, and team fit.
- Coordinated with athletic staff, administrators, and parents to support eligibility, communication, and program expectations.
- Monitored athlete safety, enforcing proper training methods, equipment use, and injury-prevention practices.
- Mentored assistant coaches and team leaders, providing feedback on instruction, discipline, and player engagement.
- Built strong rapport with college scouts and recruiters to increase exposure for student-athletes seeking collegiate opportunities post-high school graduation.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Reserve Police Officer
3 Years 6 Months- Patrolled assigned areas to deter crime and maintain public safety
- Coordinated with sworn personnel to support arrests, searches, and investigations
- Conducted traffic stops for violations, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate, resulting in improved road safety.
- Responded to emergency calls and assisted officers during critical incidents
- Conducted traffic control and scene security at accidents and special events
- Prepared detailed incident reports and maintained accurate field documentation
- Monitored suspicious activity and identified potential threats during patrol duties
- Applied de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts and reduce use of force
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science Program
Associate of General Studies
Skills
Funeral Arrangements & Family Care
Embalming & Restorative Art
Decomposition Case Preparation
Ship-Outs (Domestic & International)
Cremation Operations & Documentation
Regulatory Compliance (OMCB)
Death Certificates & Vital Records
Microsoft Office Suite
OSHA & Infection Control
Self-defense techniques
Motivational techniques
Tactical awareness
Performance analysis
Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Earned the Youth Soccer Coach of the Year Award in 2020.
- Oregon State Barebow Archery Champion 2018
- National Youth Referee of the Year Nominee
- Top Defensive Tactics Award -ROLEA 2005, Rogue Community College
Certification
- Licensed Funeral Director
- Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board
- License Number: FS – 0808
- Certified Crematory Operator (CCO)
- Cremation Association of North America (CANA)
- Completed: 2026
Interests
Archery
Youth Sports
Soccer and Archery
Dog Sports
Agility and FastCat
Timeline
Licensed Funeral Director / Apprentice Embalmer
PERL FUNERAL HOME & SISKIYOU MEMORIAL PARK
05.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Varsity Head Coach/Emergency Substitute/Special Education Teacher
Crater High School
08.2018 - 11.2024Read More
Reserve Police Officer
Gold Hill Police Department/Butte Falls
01.2004 - 07.2007Read More
AMERICAN ACADEMY McALLISTER INSTITUTE OF FUNERAL SERVICE
Associate of Science from Mortuary Science Program
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ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of General Studies
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