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Chris Lawson

Jamestown,Ohio

Summary

Well rounded Funeral Director/Embalmer with a background in all aspects of funeral service operations. Enjoys meeting families and engaging with all types of people.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Funeral Director/Embalmer

Pfeifer-Woodyard Funeral Home
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in the preparation of bodies for visitation or burial, adhering to strict standards of care.
  • Established trust among clients by consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining sensitivity towards their needs.
  • Maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for grieving families.
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Daily operations to include inventory control, supply management, ensuring adequate staffing for services and visitations.
  • Ensuring complete family satisfaction

Managing Funeral Director/Embalmer

Edwards Funeral Service
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed all aspects of funeral arrangements for smooth and efficient service delivery.
  • Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
  • Led a small staff of 4-5 employees.
  • Helped run and manage the company crematory
  • Coaching and mentoring new staff members

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
06-2016

Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
Cincinnati, Ohio
03-2005

High School Diploma -

Ripley High School
Ripley, Ohio
06-2002

Skills

    Thorough understanding of funeral home operations

    Strong communicator

    People person

Certification

Honorable Kentucky Colonel

3rd Degree Master Mason

Ohio Emergency Medical Technician


Timeline

Lead Funeral Director/Embalmer

Pfeifer-Woodyard Funeral Home
01.2022 - 09.2024

Managing Funeral Director/Embalmer

Edwards Funeral Service
08.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

High School Diploma -

Ripley High School
Chris Lawson