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Christopher Clements

Charlottesville,VA

Summary

Experienced funeral industry professional prepared to guide families through challenging times with empathy and care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring seamless operations and compassionate service. Skilled in grief counseling, logistical coordination, and regulatory compliance. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet changing needs and provide exceptional support.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Funeral Director Assistant

Hill and Wood Funeral Home
Charlottesville Va
09.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
  • Liaised between hospitals, physicians, county coroner and members of clergy to coordinate final arrangements.
  • Served diverse clientele by offering a range of culturally and religiously appropriate services.

O. R. Attendant

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
05.2006 - 02.2021

Transported patients to OR

Help position patients on table

Took vital signs

Cleaned OR rooms and equipment

Taught BLS and ACLS

Took lab specimens to the lab

Security Officer

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
05.2000 - 05.2006
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.

Education

Advanced Studies Diploma -

Charlottesville High School
Charlottesville, VA
06.1995

Timeline

Funeral Director Assistant

Hill and Wood Funeral Home
09.2022 - Current

O. R. Attendant

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
05.2006 - 02.2021

Security Officer

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
05.2000 - 05.2006

Advanced Studies Diploma -

Charlottesville High School
Christopher Clements