Kyle Konold
Bowling Green
Summary
Caring Apprentice Funeral and Transfer Specialist 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. Will be achieving Funeral Directors license in May or June of this year.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Transfer Specialist
Walker Funeral Home & Crematory
05.2023 - Current
- Transfer decedents from hospitals, hospices, coroners office and residents to care center for preparation and care.
- Met with families and discussed arrangements and needs of the family.
- Processed decedents at care center by documenting personal information and proper identification bands.
- Traveled to Locations as far as Cleveland, Indiana, Detroit, and Columbus to bring decedents into our care.
- Maintained and cleaned work vehicle to maintain proper and professional appearance.
Apprentice
Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Conducted funerals, visitations and memorial services over course of two years.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral procession to churches and burial sites.
- Met with families of deceased to discuss funeral service requests, disposition of remains and pricing.
Apprentice
Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Arranged transportation between sites for remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of clergy.
- Met with families of deceased to discuss funeral service requests, disposition of remains and pricing.
- Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
- Supported grieving loved ones through difficult time and aided with details such as obituary notice wording.
- Discussed nature of funeral service, disposition of remains and funeral costs with family members.
Support Staff
Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Answered telephone and assisted callers by providing information or directing to appropriate employee.
- Greeted and checked in guests at front desk for appointments.
- Communicated with clients on behalf of staff to relay messages and information.
- Maintained clean reception area to promote positive, professional environment for all Newcomer families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2018
Associate of Arts -
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05.2015
Skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Able to handle fast pace environments
- Planning and Coordination
- Eager learner and coachable
- Legal Documentation
- Funeral Planning
- Grief Counseling
- Professional Appearance
- Compassionate demeanor
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Transfer Specialist
Walker Funeral Home & Crematory
05.2023 - Current
Apprentice
Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home
01.2022 - 05.2023
Apprentice
Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory
06.2021 - 12.2021
Support Staff
Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory
03.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bowling Green State University
Associate of Arts -
Lorain County Community College
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