Morgan Jaramillo
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced funeral industry professional seeking a Funeral Director position to guide families through challenging times with empathy, precision and care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive results, while ensuring seamless operations and compassionate service. Skilled in logistical coordination and regulatory compliance. Friendly, attentive and ready to provide exceptional support to families in need.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Jennings Construction
Dallas, TX
2024 - Current
- Manage accounts receivable/payable in relation to construction management.
- Execute daily clerical and logistical tasks.
- Assist in budget tracking and expense reporting, contributing to accurate financial management.
- Greet incoming visitors and customers professionally and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provide clerical support to company owner by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Respond to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintain a clean and welcoming office environment, fostering positive impressions among clients and visitors alike.
- Manage confidential documents, maintaining a secure filing system to protect sensitive information.
- Conduct thorough research as needed which contributes significantly towards successful project outcomes.
- Complete bi-weekly payroll for 10 employees.
Funeral Director
Laurel Oaks Funeral Home
Mesquite, TX
2021 - 2024
- Arranged and conducted funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner.
- Completed death certificates, burial permits and other legal documents for families.
- Discussed nature of funeral service, disposition of remains and funeral costs with family members.
- Promoted funeral service merchandise such as: caskets, urns, outer burial containers, flowers, etc.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Increased customer retention, skillfully addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.
- Performed responsibilities of Embalmer and Cosmetologist.
- Increased company efficiency by training fellow staff in proper embalming techniques and procedures.
Administrative Assistant
Jennings Construction
Dallas, TX
2019 - 2021
- Executed daily clerical and logistical tasks.
- Assisted in budget tracking and expense reporting, contributing to accurate financial management.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company owner by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming office environment, fostering positive impressions among clients and visitors alike.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by promptly addressing inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
Plant Inventory Specialist
Tawakoni Plant Farm
Wills Point, TX
2016 - 2019
- Propagation-focus on creating new plants from cuttings, seeds, or tissue cultures.
- Inventory of available stock of over 90 acres of land which included over 1000 varieties of plant material.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline planting schedules and workflows for efficiency.
- Coordinated effectively with sales representatives to forecast crop availability accurately and meet customer demands consistently.
Embalmer
Grove Hill Funeral Home
Dallas, TX
2000 - 2007
- Cared for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which included: first calls, removals and transfers, embalming, restoration, cosmetics, hair, dressing and casketing at a high volume Dignity Memorial Care Center.
- Shift Supervisor/Lead Embalmer which included coordinating daily operations during work shift while maintaining high productivity in a consistently positive work environment.
- Adhered to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority.
- Demonstrated expertise in various types of embalming, including arterial, autopsy, cavity, restoration and hypodermic treatments.
- Increased company efficiency by training incoming embalmer apprentices in proper embalming techniques and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Funeral Service
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Dallas, TXSkills
- Funeral Planning
- Remains Preparation
- Office Administration
- Restorative Art
- Attention to Detail
- Cosmetic Application
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Friendly and Relatable
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Project Management
Timeline
Office Manager
Jennings Construction
2024 - Current
Funeral Director
Laurel Oaks Funeral Home
2021 - 2024
Administrative Assistant
Jennings Construction
2019 - 2021
Plant Inventory Specialist
Tawakoni Plant Farm
2016 - 2019
Embalmer
Grove Hill Funeral Home
2000 - 2007
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At Dallas
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Hobbies and Interests
I most enjoy spending time with my family and outdoor exercise such as hiking, kayaking, etc. In addition, I enjoy doing volunteer work at the wild bird clinic at Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, a nonprofit wildlife rescue organization that specializing in the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, sick, and orphaned federally protected migratory species.