Corey Jackson
Atlanta,CA
Summary
Accomplished Professional Embalmer and Funeral Director with a proven track record in the Southeast Funeral services adept in restorative art and demonstrating exceptional cultural sensitivity. Increased team efficiency through expert training and innovative embalming techniques. Renowned for empathy in client interactions, fostering trust and satisfaction. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects of funeral services, ensuring dignified care for the deceased and support for grieving families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Embalmer
Rucker Funeral Home
07.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized preparation room, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and clients.
- Improved overall quality of service by attending industry conferences and staying up-to-date on best practices in embalming techniques.
- Facilitated communication with other funeral home staff members to coordinate service schedules and accommodate special requests from families.
- Upheld high ethical standards when handling sensitive information related to deceased individuals, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Assisted colleagues during peak periods by providing additional support in areas such as cremation services or memorialization planning.
- Collaborated with other funeral service professionals to ensure efficient coordination of services and maximum client satisfaction.
- Reduced processing time for embalming procedures by implementing efficient techniques and adhering to industry standards.
- Provided training to new employees on proper embalming techniques, leading to increased efficiency within the team.
- Performed embalming procedures with precision and care, adhering to best practices for preserving the deceased individual''s appearance.
- Fostered a respectful and compassionate environment within the preparation room, upholding the dignity of deceased individuals and supporting grieving families.
- Demonstrated empathy towards grieving families while explaining the embalming process, helping them make informed decisions regarding their loved ones'' care.
Funeral Director
Lofton Funeral Home and Cremation
06.2014 - 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.
- Developed strong relationships within the community through outreach initiatives and networking events.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Collaborated with clergy members to plan meaningful and respectful memorial services.
- Organized staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours or high-volume periods.
Funeral Director's Assistant
F.L Sims Funeral Home
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Loaded and operated hearses to transport caskets cautiously.
- Emotionally comforted mourners and lent perspective during all-encompassing tragedies.
- Navigated and accommodated differing religious and cultural considerations for post-mortem care, conducting culturally responsible ceremonies and preparation practices.
- Prepared obituaries for newspapers and online publications after extensive consultation with family members.
- Positioned corpses in caskets and arranged according to client wishes with exceptional and constant communication.
- Cosmetically enhanced deceased with care and according to specific family requests.
- Acquired burial permits and registered deaths with proper authorities.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
Apprentice Funeral Director
William G Murray and Son
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by participating in team-building activities, training sessions, and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming visitation area, allowing families to grieve and remember their loved ones in a comforting space.
- Conducted thorough consultations with families to understand their needs and preferences for personalized memorial services.
- Managed inventory of caskets, urns, flowers, and other merchandise, ensuring availability of high-quality products for grieving families.
- Facilitated viewings and visitations by preparing the deceased''s appearance according to family requests while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when interacting with clients, creating an atmosphere of trust and comfort during their time of need.
- Coordinated logistics for transportation of remains, ensuring timely and respectful transport to the desired destination.
- Developed relationships with local vendors such as florists, caterers, musicians, and photographers to provide seamless coordination for funeral services.
- Prepared paperwork efficiently for legal requirements such as death certificates, burial permits, insurance claims, and veteran benefits.
- Worked closely with clergy members to plan and execute religious ceremonies as per family preferences, providing comfort during difficult times.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Drafted and published [Number] obituaries per week on behalf of families served.
- Completed death certificates, burial permits and other legal documents for families.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service
Decatur, GA10-2017
Skills
- Restorative art
- Sanitation procedures
- Body preparation
- Chemical handling
- Cultural sensitivity
- Ethics compliance
- Legal documentation
- Decomposition prevention
- Embalming techniques
- Cosmetic application
- Funeral home equipment maintenance
- Coroner assistance
- Dermasurgery techniques
- Incision and suture expertise
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Professional Embalmer
Rucker Funeral Home
07.2020 - Current
Funeral Director's Assistant
F.L Sims Funeral Home
06.2020 - 10.2023
Apprentice Funeral Director
William G Murray and Son
10.2015 - 01.2020
Funeral Director
Lofton Funeral Home and Cremation
06.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service
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