Dedicated Embalmer with expertise in dermasurgery techniques and grief counseling, honed at Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary and Crematory. Skilled in remains preparation and maintaining confidentiality, I excel in delivering compassionate funeral service support while ensuring meticulous adherence to sanitation procedures. Committed to honoring diverse cultural practices in all aspects of my work.
Hi, I’m
John Matthews
Windsor,CA
Summary
Overview
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary and Crematory
Embalmer
Job overview
Fresno Funeral Chapel
Professional Embalmer
06.2006 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Completed incisions to withdraw blood and waste and inserted embalming fluid with pump.
- Prepared remains for services, viewings, and cremations.
- Sutured incisions with meticulous precision and attention to detail.
- Assisted with autopsies, reports, and transport.
- Dressed bodies and placed in caskets.
- Adhered to health and sanitation laws for all embalming processes.
- Reshaped or reconstructed disfigured or maimed bodies when necessary using dermasurgery techniques and materials such as clay, cotton and wax.
- Coordinated body preparation and preservation.
- Utilized embalming techniques to restore deceased bodies to suitable conditions for viewing.
- Conducted removal of bodies from place of death, transporting to funeral home.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Cypress CollegeCypress, CA
Associate Of Arts And Sciences from Mortuary Science
08.1998
University Overview
Skills
- Funeral service assistance
- Coroner support
- Funeral home equipment maintenance
- Dermasurgery techniques
- Funeral service support
- Dermasurgery expertise
- Casketing remains
- Autopsy support
- Incision and suture prowess
- Autopsy assistance
- Funeral home equipment management
- Coroner assistance
- Incision and suture expertise
- Remains preparation
- Confidentiality
- Sanitation procedures
- Anatomical models
- Embalming techniques
- Cultural sensitivity
- Body preparation
- Grief counseling
- Cosmetic application
- Funeral service coordination
- Chemical handling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Embalmer
Fresno Funeral Chapel
06.2006 - 04.2022
Embalmer
Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary and Crematory
Cypress College
Associate Of Arts And Sciences from Mortuary Science
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