Justin H. Pearson
Carriere,Mississippi
Summary
Licensed Funeral Director with over 15 years of experience in daily funeral home operations. The last five years of my career have included starting businesses and working to turn around failing firms.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Funeral Director
White Funeral Home
01.2023 - Current
- Increased revenue in the last 12 months by 49%.
- Reduced DSO's from 45 days to > 10 days by introducing at-need funeral funding to client families.
- Overhauled the appearance and overall feel of the funeral home with limited resources and budget.
CEO
Dignity Mortuary Services
11.2020 - Current
- Founded from inception to fully-licensed mortuary service, serving more than 75 firms nationwide.
- Hired, trained and developed staff at all levels to be a "hands off" CEO.
- Recovered initial investment of $30,000 to almost 1M ETD with positive cash flow.
Funeral Director/ Pre-Need Counselor
Picayune Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens Cemetery
07.2008 - 12.2022
- Satisfied requirements to become a licensed funeral director during my tenure.
- Implemented marketing concept to target pre-need sales clients within our desired demographic.
- Worked in all aspects of the family-owned funeral home, crematory and cemetery being a well trained employee who began as an EMT with no formal training.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Fine Mortuary College
Norwood2025
Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05.2004
Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Corporate Governance
- Innovation Management
- Effective Decision-Making
Community Relations
09/2022- Present
President- Board of Directors | Carriere Volunteer Fire Department
01/2021- Present
Deputy Coroner| Washington Parish Coroner's Office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Funeral Director
White Funeral Home
01.2023 - Current
CEO
Dignity Mortuary Services
11.2020 - Current
Funeral Director/ Pre-Need Counselor
Picayune Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens Cemetery
07.2008 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Fine Mortuary College
Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Pearl River Community College
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