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Corey Feikema

Corey Feikema

Clarksville,AR

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Services & Concessions Supervisor

Aramark-University of the Ozarks
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Participated in menu planning and food production, properly handling food surpluses and cost control.
  • Supervised food and beverage personnel, evaluating performance and recommending improvements.
  • Analyzed and controlled inventory, working with suppliers to secure cost-effective contracts.
  • Coordinated concession team, food preparation, and storeroom operations.
  • Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
  • Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
  • Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.

Sanitation Chemical Specialist/Backup Lead & Clerk

Butterball, LLC
11.2024 - 08.2025
  • Tested titration of chemical tanks in production line to check for ideal pH and other chemical levels and balance ratios.
  • Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
  • Established standard operating procedures for safe and effective operation of chemical testing setups.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Licensed Funeral Director

Roller Funeral Homes
10.2014 - 11.2024
  • 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.
  • Discussed nature of funeral service, disposition of remains and funeral costs with family members.
  • Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
  • Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
  • Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for payment of services.
  • Supported grieving loved ones through difficult time and aided with details such as obituary notice wording.
  • Helped families select funeral and burial details from range of available options.
  • Arranged clergy, music and other service details for clients.

Crematory Designer

River Valley Humane Society
03.2013 - 10.2014
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
  • Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
  • Coordinated with other departments to comply with industry regulations.
  • Developed new product design system to improve efficiency and productivity.

Funeral Director & Co-Owner

Clarksville Funeral Home
03.2010 - 04.2012
  • Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
  • Completed death certificates, burial permits and other legal documents for families.
  • Worked with cemeteries to schedule grave opening and closing.
  • Coordinated transportation of remains between medical facilities, funeral home and burial locations.
  • Improved appearance of remains with use of cosmetics.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westside High School
Coal Hill, Arkansas
05-2007

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Point of sale systems
  • Scheduling staff
  • Customer service
  • Sanitary regulations
  • Food prep
  • Marketing
  • Quality control
  • Inventory control
  • Sanitation standards
  • Data entry software
  • Payment acceptance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Multitasking ability
  • Grief counseling
  • Mortuary operations
  • Legal compliance
  • MS word, excel, and outlook

Timeline

Catering Services & Concessions Supervisor

Aramark-University of the Ozarks
08.2025 - 10.2025

Sanitation Chemical Specialist/Backup Lead & Clerk

Butterball, LLC
11.2024 - 08.2025

Licensed Funeral Director

Roller Funeral Homes
10.2014 - 11.2024

Crematory Designer

River Valley Humane Society
03.2013 - 10.2014

Funeral Director & Co-Owner

Clarksville Funeral Home
03.2010 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Westside High School