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Jeffrey Beverage

Sandwich,IL

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated individual with strong sense of empathy and excellent organizational abilities. Possesses deep understanding of grief counseling principles and proficient in coordinating memorial services and managing administrative tasks. Committed to providing meaningful support and ensuring respectful and comforting experience for families during difficult times. Offering compassionate nature and strong organizational skills, eager to learn and develop in supportive environment. Conducts research on grief counseling principles and demonstrates proficiency in managing administrative tasks. Ready to use and develop skills in coordinating memorial services and providing support to families in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Beverage Family Funeral Homes LTD
01.1995 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation of bodies for visitation or burial, adhering to strict standards of care.
  • Established trust among clients by consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining sensitivity towards their needs.
  • Maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for grieving families.
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.

Owner

Ridge Ambulance Service Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2005
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

Owner/Paramedic

Beverage Ambulance Service Inc
03.1982 - 11.1994
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.

Surgical Aid

Copley Memorial Hospital
06.1981 - 03.1982

EMT-A

MeKeown-Dunn Funeral Home/Ambulance Service
01.1980 - 05.1981

Provided Emergency Ambulance Service, Assisted Kendall County Coroner Wm. Dunn and Basic Funeral Home Services

Education

Associate of Science - Mortuary Science

Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Wheeling, IL
09.1993

Associate of Science - Pre Hospital Medical Training

Pre Hospital School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA
03.1992

Paramedic

Rockford Memorial Hospital Rock River Region EMS
Rockford, IL
05.1988

EMT Intermediate

Copley Hospital
Aurora Illinois
05.1982

High School Diploma -

Sandwich Community High School
Sandwich, IL
06.1979

EMT_A

Sandwich Community Hospital
Sandwich, IL
04.1979

Skills

  • OSHA regulations
  • Compassionate communication
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Pricing structures
  • Customer response
  • Mortuary operations
  • Licensed embalmer Illinois 034-014971
  • Cremation services
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Grief counseling
  • Customer education
  • Staff scheduling
  • Notary public
  • Body preparation
  • Funeral planning
  • Val driver's license
  • Valid Illinois driver's license
  • Embalming expertise
  • Funeral arrangements
  • Funeral home services
  • Obituary writing
  • Organ donor reconstructions
  • Embalming coordination
  • Embalming techniques
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Funeral service coordination

Timeline

Owner

Ridge Ambulance Service Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2005

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Beverage Family Funeral Homes LTD
01.1995 - Current

Owner/Paramedic

Beverage Ambulance Service Inc
03.1982 - 11.1994

Surgical Aid

Copley Memorial Hospital
06.1981 - 03.1982

EMT-A

MeKeown-Dunn Funeral Home/Ambulance Service
01.1980 - 05.1981

Associate of Science - Mortuary Science

Worsham College of Mortuary Science

Associate of Science - Pre Hospital Medical Training

Pre Hospital School of Medicine

Paramedic

Rockford Memorial Hospital Rock River Region EMS

EMT Intermediate

Copley Hospital

High School Diploma -

Sandwich Community High School

EMT_A

Sandwich Community Hospital
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