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National Shoe-Shine Champion, 2023
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Levi Elliott

Plymouth,IN

Summary

Private school Principal offering two-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Administrator

Grace Baptist Christian School
12.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness with comprehensive professional development programs and ongoing support.
  • Increased parent engagement through regular communication, workshops, and events focused on student success.
  • Boosted staff morale by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture, resulting in increased job satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Established partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and higher education institutions for mentorship opportunities and college readiness programs.
  • Coordinated successful school events such as fundraisers, open houses, concerts, athletic competitions, award ceremonies to increase visibility in the community.
  • Led school accreditation process ensuring compliance with national standards ultimately achieving full accreditation status.

Funeral Home Manager

Crown Hill Funeral Home And Cemetery
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Enhanced family satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive service during funeral arrangements.
  • Coordinated with clergy, cemetery staff, and other service providers to ensure seamless funeral services.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, addressing their needs and concerns throughout the entire process.
  • Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for successful daily operations.
  • Improved overall customer experience by proactively addressing potential issues before they arose during services.
  • Promoted community engagement through participation in local events on behalf of the funeral home.
  • Continuously updated industry knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, seminars related to the profession.
  • Discussed pre-arranged funeral options and explained pricing to clients.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for all cremations, contributing to streamlined operations and regulatory compliance.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Funeral Director

Hickory Funeral Home
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
  • Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
  • Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
  • Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for payment of services.
  • Liaised between hospitals, physicians, county coroner and members of clergy to coordinate final arrangements.
  • Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized funeral services.
  • Managed all aspects of funeral arrangements for smooth and efficient service delivery.
  • Increased customer retention, skillfully addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.
  • Served diverse clientele by offering a range of culturally and religiously appropriate services.

Assistant Funeral Director

Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely assistance during funeral arrangements.
  • Streamlined the embalming process for an efficient and respectful handling of deceased individuals.
  • Collaborated with local clergy to ensure personalized and meaningful funeral services for grieving families.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining clean and organized preparation areas, reducing potential hazards.
  • Managed inventory of supplies needed for funerals, ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
  • Maintained a professional appearance at all times while representing the funeral home during visitations, viewings, and memorial services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Grace College And Seminary
Winona Lake, IN
05.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science And Embalming

Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Wheeling, IL
08.2017

Associate of Science - General Education

Ancilla College
Donaldson, IN
05.2016

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • School Safety
  • Data Analysis
  • Resource Allocation
  • Student Engagement
  • Public Relations
  • Fundraising
  • Parent Involvement
  • Staff Management

National Shoe-Shine Champion, 2023

Upon qualification, I was entered into a competition between two other shoe shiners. Multiple judges, including past winners and the CEO of the world's largest shoe product supplier, agreed that I created the best shine, and I was announced the best shoe-shiner in the US.

Timeline

Assistant Administrator

Grace Baptist Christian School
12.2021 - Current

Funeral Home Manager

Crown Hill Funeral Home And Cemetery
01.2019 - 12.2021

Funeral Director

Hickory Funeral Home
10.2017 - 01.2019

Assistant Funeral Director

Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home
08.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Grace College And Seminary

Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science And Embalming

Worsham College of Mortuary Science

Associate of Science - General Education

Ancilla College
Levi Elliott