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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Lindwood Graham

Bunnell,FL

Summary

Licensed Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer seeking a full time position at a Funeral Home in the Columbia, South Carolina area. Caring and compassionate apprentice driven to deliver exceptional and professional service to families in need. Committed to coordinating funeral services and offerings seamlessly to simplify the funeral and burial process for grieving families. Caring LAFD&E 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

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Managing Director

People's Choice Mortuary & Cremation Service LLC.
Deltona, FL
03.2022 - Current
  • Oversees functions and performance of all departments by creating policies and strategies for department development.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Which resulted in Continuous Improvement in employee functions, Increased Communication and department development by 20%,

Strategy Planner With the Board of Directors

  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
  • Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to inform strategic planning decisions and drive growth.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.

Which resulted in Increased Business Success in profits by 20%.

Handles H.R Related Issues

  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
  • Spearheaded corporate reorganization efforts, realigning internal resources to better support growth objectives
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Which resulted in maximizing employee productivity and retention by 20%. This increase was recognized by upper management.

Resource Deparmtent Director

The Nation Of Praise Interantiol
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled leadership for shifts, taking into account membership traffic and leadership strengths.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Interacted well with members to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Trained and guided leaders and members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Which Cultivated positive work/worship environment that fostered member engagement, increased retention rates by 5%, and boosted overall team morale.

Education

GED -

Florida Technical College
Palatka, Fl.

Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

Fine Mortuary College
Norwood, MA
08.2025

Skills

  • Funeral industry regulations knowledge
  • Strong communication skill
  • Organized
  • Strong leadership Skills
  • Aftercare
  • Budget Management
  • Management Team Building
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • FTC compliance knowledge
  • Strong problem solving Skills

Accomplishments


  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets
  • Developed a system to audit funeral contracts weekly to keep up with profits
  • Created an Scheduling system to organize full time and part time staff schedules
  • Upgraded Preneed procedure by finding a company that was more innovative in the industry and will help streamline preneed families better

Certification

  • HIV/AIDS - Communicable Disease 1Hr
  • Covid-19: The Complete Guide for Funeral Directors and Embalmers
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Funeral Service
  • Infant Embalming
  • Infectious Disease Control for Funeral Directors and Embalmers
  • Understanding Mental Health and Funerals
  • HIV/AIDS and Other Bloodborne Pathogens for Funeral Professionals 2 hour
  • EDRS training

Timeline

Resource Deparmtent Director

The Nation Of Praise Interantiol
01.2023 - Current

Managing Director

People's Choice Mortuary & Cremation Service LLC.
03.2022 - Current

GED -

Florida Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

Fine Mortuary College
  • HIV/AIDS - Communicable Disease 1Hr
  • Covid-19: The Complete Guide for Funeral Directors and Embalmers
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Funeral Service
  • Infant Embalming
  • Infectious Disease Control for Funeral Directors and Embalmers
  • Understanding Mental Health and Funerals
  • HIV/AIDS and Other Bloodborne Pathogens for Funeral Professionals 2 hour
  • EDRS training
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