Daniel Smith
Miami,FL
Summary
Im currently an international student from The bahamas enrolled in college studying funeral service education. That would like to expand my horizon on the way of funeral service operations and preparations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director's Assistant
Laron Astwood {Demeritte's Funeral home}
Nassau , The Bahamas
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Picked up loved ones from the medical examiner.
- Dressed loved ones.
- Assisted in coordinating funeral arrangements.
Funeral Attendant
Wellington Gibson
Nassau, The Bahamas
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Placed floral arrangements around the chapel or gravesite according to instructions from family members.
- Maintained a neat appearance of the chapel before and after services.
- Performed post-service duties such as collecting photos from families for display boards.
- Distributed memorial cards to attendees at the service.
- Assisted families with funeral arrangements, including selecting caskets and urns.
- Managed guest book entries at viewings or services.
- Organized transportation for family members and guests to the funeral service.
- Set up chairs in preparation for services.
- Assisted pallbearers with carrying casket into the chapel or gravesite.
- Received payment from family members for funeral expenses incurred.
- Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained prior to burial or cremation of deceased individuals.
- Conducted administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, answering phones, and responding to emails related to funerals.
- Organized chapels for visitations and maintained calm and orderly atmosphere.
- Obtained doctors' signatures on death certificate to complete insurance claim forms.
- Assisted funeral director in coordination of services.
Sandwich Artist
Dunkin' Donuts
Nassau, The Bahamas
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Trimmed meats and cheeses for sandwiches as needed.
- Cleaned tables, chairs, counters, floors, trays, dishes, silverware after each shift.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Assisted team members during peak hours when necessary.
- Verified that prepared food met quality standards prior to serving it to customers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Services and Mortuary Science
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04-2026
Skills
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Customer Service
- Written Communication
- Compassion and Empathy
- Mortuary operations
- Remains preparation
Timeline
Funeral Director's Assistant
Laron Astwood {Demeritte's Funeral home}
08.2021 - 08.2023
Funeral Attendant
Wellington Gibson
01.2020 - 08.2020
Sandwich Artist
Dunkin' Donuts
01.2019 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Services and Mortuary Science
Miami Dade College