Cuauhtemoc Celis
Sylmar,CA
Summary
Adaptable and responsible Supervisor with 28 plus years of experience in funerals and cemetery, building and leading successful teams. Knowledgeable about front-line operations and motivated to use expertise to help company grow and exceed the expectations of the client families. Always looking for ways to improve operations and increase team success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interment Supervisor
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Los Angeles, California
03.2003 - Current
- Protected team members from unnecessary risks by mandating use of protective equipment
- Focused employees on important tasks such as preparing interment locations for burial and deliver a professional and dignified interment process
- Installation of wall and ground memorial markers
- Oversee the maintenance and repairs of small and large equipment needed in everyday functions of the cemetery
- Oversee work of 20+ employees each day, monitoring activities and assigning tasks to cover demands
- Empowered employees by coordinating necessary resources to effectively handle needs and achieve objectives
- Establish performance standards and evaluate the performance of employees
- Adapted to changing company demands, helping staff adjust methods to achieve new objectives
- Maximized employee performance with effective training and close mentoring
- Brought in well-qualified employees to fill important vacancies, targeting recruitment strategies to reach key candidates
- Kept all paperwork current and compliant with internal standards and legal requirements
- Prepare, submit and defend budgetary requirements and maintain all related reports and records to ensure all submissions and expenses are justified
- Assisted with major organizational improvements by offering front-line expertise in equipment operations
- Directed daily cemetery operations, including staff management, task delegation, and customer service
- Managed daily workloads by organizing effective schedules and delegating tasks.
Vaultyard Supervisor
Forest Lawn Memoria Park
Los Angeles, CA
03.2002 - 02.2003
Memorial Counselor
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Los Angeles, CA
07.2000 - 03.2002
Service Director
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Los Angeles, CA
02.2000 - 07.2000
Assistant Service Director
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Los Angeles, CA
06.1999 - 02.2000
Service Assistant
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Los Angeles, CA
10.1998 - 06.1999
Florist Helper
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Los Angeles, CA
05.1995 - 10.1998
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Team building
- Team development
- Staff training
- Staff discipline
- Schedule management
Certification
- Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate
- Cemetery Manager License
Timeline
Interment Supervisor
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
03.2003 - Current
Vaultyard Supervisor
Forest Lawn Memoria Park
03.2002 - 02.2003
Memorial Counselor
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
07.2000 - 03.2002
Service Director
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
02.2000 - 07.2000
Assistant Service Director
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
06.1999 - 02.2000
Service Assistant
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
10.1998 - 06.1999
Florist Helper
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
05.1995 - 10.1998
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
- Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate
- Cemetery Manager License
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