Deja Probasco
Cosmetology Instructor
Summary
Licensed Funeral Director with cosmetology background. Committed to providing caring;quality services to grieving families. Organized, detail-oriented and personable. Willing to work a flexible schedule.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Funeral Director
Sunset Funeral Home East
EL Paso, Texas
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Met with families of deceased to discuss funeral service requests, disposition of remains, and pricing.
- Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for payment of services.
- Coordinated benefits through Social Security Administration/Veterans Administration.
- Performed over 10 Desairology services on decedents in one day.
Apprentice Funeral Director
Sunset Funeral Home
EL Paso , Texas
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Conducted more than 20 funerals, visitations, and memorial services over course of 12 months.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports
Funeral Director Intern
Sunset Funeral Home
EL Paso, Texas
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Supported grieving loved ones through difficult times and aided with details such as obituary notice wording
- Restorative Art Practitioner and Mortuary Cosmetologist
- Arranged clergy, music, and other service details for clients
- Drafted and published 10 obituaries per week on behalf of families served
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
Milan Beauty Institute
El Paso, TX
03.2012 - 05.2017
- Prepared students for Texas cosmetology exam with 85% success.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for 25 students.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
Licensed Hairstylist
JCPenney Salon
El Paso, TX
01.2003 - 04.2010
- Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
Education
Associate of Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Dallas, TX05.2019
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Education
Tri-State Beauty School
El Paso, TX02.2011
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Education
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2002
Skills
- Remains Preparation
- Cosmetizing Expertise
- FTC Compliance Understanding/COVID
- Dressing and Casketing
- Proper Phone Etiquette
- Funeral Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Diverse in various Religions, Cultures, Military Veterans, and Organizations
Timeline
Licensed Funeral Director
Sunset Funeral Home East
05.2020 - 02.2022
Funeral Director Intern
Sunset Funeral Home
11.2018 - 06.2019
Apprentice Funeral Director
Sunset Funeral Home
06.2018 - 08.2019
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
Milan Beauty Institute
03.2012 - 05.2017
Licensed Hairstylist
JCPenney Salon
01.2003 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Education
Tri-State Beauty School
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Education
El Paso Community College
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