Gabrielle Mantone
Holbrook,NY
Summary
Caring student funeral director driven to deliver exceptional and professional service to families in need. Committed to coordinating funeral services and offerings seamlessly to simplify funeral and burial process for grieving families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Private Family Home
07.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
Funeral Director Intern - School Practicum
Ruland Funeral Home
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Aided in preparing bodies for viewing or cremation following strict safety protocols for embalming procedures as required by law.
- Provided administrative support for funeral home operations, including filing paperwork and maintaining records.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced environment under supervision from an experienced Funeral Director.
- Developed a better understanding of grief counseling techniques by shadowing experienced Funeral Directors during consultations with clients.
- Collaborated with experienced Funeral Directors to learn industry best practices and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of funeral service operations.
- Improved appearance of remains with use of cosmetics.
- Completed death certificates, burial permits and other legal documents for families.
- Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
- Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
Greeter
Moloney Family Funeral Homes
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Exhibited exceptional multitasking abilities by managing various tasks such as greeting guests, answering questions, and directing traffic simultaneously.
- Maintained clean, organized environments for presentable front-of-house areas.
- Prepared chapels for visitations, including organizing flowers, preparing photo boards, setting up register books and prayer cards, and keeping coffee stations stocked and clean.
- Provided administrative support to funeral home staff.
- Greeted funeral guests and coordinated seating.
- Emotionally comforted mourners and lent perspective during all-encompassing tragedies.
- Gained valuable insights into diverse cultural practices surrounding death rituals, allowing for tailored approaches when assisting families from various backgrounds.
- Assisted in organizing visitations at the funeral home while maintaining a calm atmosphere suited for mourning families.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
Style Team Member
Target
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Implemented feedback from management to improve individual performance continuously throughout employment tenure at the company store.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through strong communication skills and teamwork efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to execute successful store events and promotions.
- Facilitated smooth transactions at the cash register, ensuring accuracy in payment processing while providing friendly service to each customer.
- Supported team members during peak hours or staff shortages, demonstrating adaptability in various roles within the store environment.
- Improved visual merchandising standards by creating compelling displays that showcased current trends and styles.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.2022
High School Diploma -
Sewanhaka High School
Floral Park, NY06.2018
Skills
- Organizational abilities
- Funeral planning
- Compassionate communication
- Empathetic
- Funeral service coordination
- Guest Assistance
Timeline
Funeral Director Intern - School Practicum
Ruland Funeral Home
02.2024 - 05.2024
Private Nanny
Private Family Home
07.2022 - Current
Greeter
Moloney Family Funeral Homes
03.2021 - 05.2024
Style Team Member
Target
09.2019 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Nassau Community College
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
St. John's University
High School Diploma -
Sewanhaka High School
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