Christopher Elzie
Covington,TN
Summary
Professional with a strong background in funeral services and embalming. Known for exceptional organizational skills and teamwork, facilitating seamless operations and ensuring client satisfaction in every aspect of service delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Crematory Operator/ Embalmer
SCI/ Memphis Service Center
Memphis, TN
11.2021 - Current
- Operated cremation equipment efficiently to ensure timely service delivery.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols during all crematory processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on crematory machinery and tools.
- Collaborated with funeral home staff to coordinate cremation schedules effectively.
- Documented cremation records accurately in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Conducted removal of bodies from place of death, transporting to funeral home.
- Utilized embalming techniques to restore deceased bodies to suitable conditions for viewing.
- Dressed bodies and placed in caskets.
Funeral Director/Assistant Manager
Memphis Funeral Home
Bartlett, TN
05.2015 - 11.2021
- Coordinated all aspects of funeral services, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.
- Developed personalized memorial services tailored to families' cultural and individual preferences.
- Managed logistics for transportation of remains, adhering to safety regulations and legal requirements.
- Provided emotional support to grieving families, facilitating open communication during difficult times.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Managed all aspects of funeral arrangements for smooth and efficient service delivery.
- Coordinated transportation of remains between medical facilities, funeral home and burial locations.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Mulhearn Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Coordinated funeral services, ensuring adherence to family requests and cultural traditions.
- Improved appearance of remains with use of cosmetics.
- Assisted clients with pre-arranging funeral services.
- Embalmed human remains to slow decomposition.
- Prepared deceased for viewing by performing embalming procedures in accordance with state regulations.
- Ensured proper sanitation and hygiene protocols during all embalming processes to maintain safety standards.
- Conducted thorough examinations of remains to determine appropriate embalming techniques based on individual needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Southaven, MSHigh School Diploma -
Covington High School
Covington, TN05-1999
Skills
- Grief support
- Health and safety
- Confidentiality handling
- Cremation processes
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Machine operation
- Self motivation
Timeline
Crematory Operator/ Embalmer
SCI/ Memphis Service Center
11.2021 - Current
Funeral Director/Assistant Manager
Memphis Funeral Home
05.2015 - 11.2021
Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Mulhearn Funeral Home
02.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Applied Science -
Northwest Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Covington High School