Chris Lawson
Jamestown,Ohio
Summary
Well rounded Funeral Director/Embalmer with a background in all aspects of funeral service operations. My goal to serve families well should align with company standards. I'm a people person and enjoy engaging with all types of people.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Funeral Director/Embalmer
Pfeifer-Woodyard Funeral Home
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of decedents 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.
- Ran the company crematory
- Ordered supplies/fluid as needed
Embalmer
Schoedinger Funeral Homes
Columbus, Ohio
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed embalming on decedents
- Dressed, casketed and applied cosmetics as needed
- Ordered prep room supplies/fluid
- Helped with whatever else was needed to get the job finished and ensure family satisfaction.
Managing Funeral Director/Embalmer
Edwards Funeral Service
Columbus, Ohio
08.2019 - 01.2021
- 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 Hampshire06-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
Cincinnati, Ohio03-2005
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School
Ripley, Ohio06-2002
Skills
People person
Strong communicator
Thorough understanding of funeral home operations
Certification
Honorable Kentucky Colonel
3rd Degree Master Mason
Ohio Emergency Medical Technician
Ohio Notary Public
References
- Sujoy Ghosh- Ohio Licensee- 614-284-4847
- Mark Pfeifer- Former owner of Pfeifer Funeral Home- 614-657-7179
- Jill Pugh- Prep Room Manager for Schoedinger Funeral Homes- 614-848-6699
Timeline
Lead Funeral Director/Embalmer
Pfeifer-Woodyard Funeral Home
07.2021 - 09.2024
Embalmer
Schoedinger Funeral Homes
01.2021 - 07.2021
Managing Funeral Director/Embalmer
Edwards Funeral Service
08.2019 - 01.2021
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
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