Jeffrey Morris
Orange,Virginia
Summary
Caring Mortician Assistant 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
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Mortician Assistant
Preddy Funeral Home
03.1998 - Current
- Improved client satisfaction by providing compassionate and professional funeral services.
- Provided seamless funeral arrangements, coordinating with vendors such as florists, musicians, and clergy members.
- Maintained accurate records of all deceased individuals, ensuring proper documentation and organization.
- Developed strong relationships with local hospices, hospitals, and nursing homes to provide timely end-of-life services.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Arranged transportation between sites for remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of clergy.
- Drafted and published obituaries on behalf of families served.
- Coordinated transportation of remains between medical facilities, funeral home and burial locations.
- Managed timing of floral deliveries for multiple services per day.
- Worked with cemeteries to schedule grave opening and closing.
Machinist
American Woodmark
05.1982 - 02.1998
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
Maintenance Worker
Ridgid Kollman
06.1980 - 04.1982
- Improved facility safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency with routine maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication tasks.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Assisted in facility renovations, including painting, minor plumbing repairs, and carpentry work.
- Maintained a well-organized workspace and inventory system for tools and supplies, leading to increased productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange County High School
Orange, VA06.1980
Skills
- Home and Hospital Removals
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Computer literacy
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Customer service
- Cosmetic application
- Organizational skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional demeanor
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer Response
- Empathetic
Community Service
I became an active member of Orange County Volunteer Fire Company at the age of 16 and was active for 38 years, 10 of which were as a line officer.
Timeline
Mortician Assistant
Preddy Funeral Home
03.1998 - Current
Machinist
American Woodmark
05.1982 - 02.1998
Maintenance Worker
Ridgid Kollman
06.1980 - 04.1982
High School Diploma -
Orange County High School
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