Evan Barfield
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate funeral professional with hands-on experience as a Funeral Home Staff Associate and Embalmer Apprentice. Proven ability to support families during difficult times by providing exceptional care, coordinating funeral services, and assisting with embalming procedures. Skilled in restorative art, service preparation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Seeking to transition into a Funeral Director Intern role to further develop expertise and provide meaningful end-of-life services while working toward licensure. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, respect, and empathy in all aspects of funeral service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Associate/Apprentice Embalmer
Hodges Family Funeral Home
03.2024 - Current
- Transport decedents from place of death to the funeral home, ensuring proper care and dignity during transfers.
- Provide support to families during visitations and services, including greeting guests and answering questions.
- Maintain funeral home facilities, including cleaning and preparing visitation rooms, chapels, and reception areas.
- Assist licensed embalmers in preparing decedents, including washing, disinfecting, and setting features.
- Observe and perform arterial embalming techniques under supervision, ensuring proper fluid distribution and preservation.
- Prepare decedents for viewing, including dressing, casketing, and arranging for optimal presentation.
Sales Associate
ZALES JEWELRY STORE
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Funeral Director/Embalmer Intern
Hodges Family Funeral Home
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including OSHA and FTC guidelines.
- Assist in coordinating and directing funeral services, including visitations, ceremonies, and graveside services.
- Support families by providing compassionate guidance during arrangements, including selecting caskets, urns, and other funeral merchandise.
- Prepare and process required legal documents, such as death certificates, permits, and burial transit papers.
- Aid in embalming preparations by handling body transport, dressing, casketing, and setting up for viewings.
- Observe and learn embalming and restorative art techniques under licensed supervision.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
St. Petersburg College
Pinellas Park, FL05-2025
Skills
- Office 365
- Embalming
- Sales
- Cosmetics
- Event Planning
- Obituaries
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Multitasking and organization
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Staff Associate/Apprentice Embalmer
Hodges Family Funeral Home
03.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
ZALES JEWELRY STORE
05.2021 - 05.2023
Funeral Director/Embalmer Intern
Hodges Family Funeral Home
01.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
St. Petersburg College
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