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Carlye Hostutler
Leander,TX
Summary
A commitment to community service drives a passion for making a meaningful impact through various avenues, including volunteer work at the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. Experience in supporting bereaved individuals at a funeral home and care center highlights deep empathy and dedication to helping others during their most challenging times. This blend of hands-on service and compassionate care underscores a strong desire to uplift and support those in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transport Specialist
SCI
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparation and presentation of deceased individuals for viewings and services.
- Managed inventory of caskets, urns, and memorial products to ensure availability for client needs.
- Coordinated transportation logistics for families, ensuring timely arrivals for services.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines when operating vehicles used for transporting deceased individuals or materials related to funeral services.
- Efficiently prepared deceased bodies for viewing or burial, ensuring a professional and respectful presentation.
- Supported funeral directors in daily tasks such as scheduling services, managing paperwork, and coordinating logistics.
Community Volunteer
Hill Country Community Ministries
10.2016 - Current
- Coordinated food distribution efforts for families in need, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels to minimize waste and optimize resource allocation.
- Trained new volunteers on best practices for client interaction and food handling safety protocols.
- Sorted, stocked and organized shelves with food for easy access by other volunteers.
- Assisted in food distribution for increased community reach and support.
- Contributed to a welcoming environment with compassionate customer service for pantry visitors.
Resident Assistant
Arbor Terrace Senior Living
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Assist residents with daily activities - such as dressing, grooming, and bathing.
- Help residents with meals
- Engage residents in activities such as bingo, coloring, painting, and gardening
- Ensuring safety of residents
- Reporting any changes to med tech and supervisor on shift
- Facilitated daily activities and events to enhance resident engagement and community involvement.
- Trained and mentored new Resident Assistants on best practices and operational procedures.
Sales Associate
Flawless Vapor-Cedar Park, TX
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Boosted sales consistently, building attractive displays, and effectively merchandising products.
- Developed customer base by connecting with over 20 customers per day.
- Overcame objections with effective product demonstrations and persuasive communication skills.
- Placed weekly order for store products as well as stock products
- Helped customers navigate the store, complete sales, and process returns.
- Created memorable customer experiences by offering personalized sales support.
Caregiver
Riva Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care-Leander, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported client needs with basic housekeeping and food preparation.
- Improved well-being of patients by assisting with daily living needs and personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects.
- Updated office files daily and kept records organized.
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
Vacation Bible School Teacher
Lakehills Freewill Baptist Church
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Cleaned, organized, and sanitized all classroom areas and frequently-used items to prohibit germ spread.
- Instilled biblical concepts by creating lesson plans to support the church-approved curriculum.
- Implemented creative learning resources, such as educational plays and skits.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Coordinated activities and events, fostering teamwork and community involvement among participants.
Sales Associate
Artisan Vapor Company
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Resolved concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills combined with expert sales abilities.
- Helped customers navigate the store, complete sales, and process returns.
- Cleared out older stock regularly, assisting with clearance markdowns and special sales promotions.
- Promoted and handled special events like car meets and competitions.
- Created memorable customer experiences by offering personalized sales support.
- Trained new staff on inventory management systems and customer interaction best practices.
Cashier
H-E-B
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Educated customers about upcoming promotions, changing procedures, and available items.
- Balanced cash drawer at the beginning and end of each shift, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
- Rang up customer items quickly and accurately using POS system.
- Kept customers happy by quickly processing payments and bagging purchases.
- Returned shopping carts in a timely manner during lot duty
Education
Funeral Director Certification - Funeral Service
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, Texas, TX12-2025
CANA Crematory Operations Certification - Funeral Directing
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, Texas, TX12-2025
Skills
- Bereavement support
- Conflict management
- Teaching
- Sales
- Communication
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Dispatch coordination
- Transportation planning
- Safety protocols implementation
- Managing schedules
- Problem-solving
- Regulatory compliance
- MS word, excel, and outlook
- Remains preparation
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
Interests
Timeline
Transport Specialist
SCI
05.2025 - Current
Resident Assistant
Arbor Terrace Senior Living
04.2023 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Flawless Vapor-Cedar Park, TX
08.2019 - 12.2019
Caregiver
Riva Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care-Leander, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Artisan Vapor Company
10.2018 - 05.2019
Cashier
H-E-B
01.2018 - 08.2018
Vacation Bible School Teacher
Lakehills Freewill Baptist Church
07.2017 - 07.2019
Community Volunteer
Hill Country Community Ministries
10.2016 - Current
Funeral Director Certification - Funeral Service
Northeast Texas Community College
CANA Crematory Operations Certification - Funeral Directing
Northeast Texas Community College