Raising and showing cattle
Raising calves
Horse back riding
Lisa Elenbaas
Woodland
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cemetery Sexton
Self
01.2007 - 06.2025
- Managed cemetery maintenance and groundskeeping to ensure respectful and inviting environment.
- Oversaw burial services and coordinated logistics for funerals with families and service providers.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for site management and customer service.
- Implemented efficient workflows for site preparation, resulting in improved service delivery times.
- Maintained accurate records of interments, ensuring compliance with regulations and family requests.
- Collaborated with local organizations to facilitate community events within cemetery grounds.
- Collaborated with groundskeeping team to maintain immaculate landscaping throughout the property.
- Facilitated communication between families, funeral directors, monument dealers, and other relevant parties during burial arrangements process.
- Trained new staff members on proper procedures for maintaining cemetery grounds while adhering to safety regulations.
- Implemented innovative burial techniques that maximized space utilization while preserving the integrity of existing gravesites.
- Maintained detailed records of plot ownership, interments, and memorial installations for accurate documentation.
- Enforced cemetery policies and regulations to ensure a respectful environment for all visitors.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, such as Memorial Day ceremonies and veteran tributes.
- Operated heavy machinery safely when required for grave excavation or transportation purposes.
- Improved visitor experiences by promptly addressing concerns and providing excellent customer service.
- Ensured timely burials by efficiently coordinating with funeral homes and families.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
Education
Caledonia High School
Caledonia, MISkills
- Teamwork orientation
- Grounds maintenance
- Safe lifting techniques
- Heavy machinery operation
- Basic carpentry
- Adaptable and flexible
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Using hand tools
- Attention to detail
- Reliable and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Planning and organization
Interests
Timeline
Cemetery Sexton
Self
01.2007 - 06.2025
Caledonia High School
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