Omega Anderson
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Devoted Funeral Director with extensive experience in industry and talent for consoling bereaved families. Patiently counsels families, as well as clients exploring pre-need future funeral options.
Organized Licensed Funeral Director with 10 years of assisting families with full-service funeral arrangements. Skilled at promoting professionalism and compassion.
Caring Funeral Director 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.
Skilled Mortician experienced in body handling and preparation. Works closely with family members to carry out last wishes. Detail-oriented, thorough and caring.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Operations Assistant
Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Lubbock, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Implemented burial information for Resthaven Memorial park and other funeral homes for burial and or cremation.
- Increased my computer skills with different programs
- Implemented logistics for 100+ funerals yearly
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Apprentice Funeral Director
Ossie Curry Funeral Home
Lubbock, TX
05.2020 - 09.2025
- Conducted thorough consultations with families to understand their needs and preferences for personalized memorial services.
- Prepared paperwork efficiently for legal requirements such as death certificates, burial permits, insurance claims, and veteran benefits.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when interacting with clients, creating an atmosphere of trust and comfort during their time of need.
- Assisted in maintaining company records, such as client files, ensuring that documents were up-to-date and easily accessible for staff members.
- Collaborated with the funeral director to ensure smooth and efficient operation of daily services, resulting in positive feedback from clients.
- Assisted families in making funeral arrangements by carefully explaining various service options and providing compassionate support.
- Worked closely with clergy members to plan and execute religious ceremonies as per family preferences, providing comfort during difficult times.
- Managed inventory of caskets, urns, flowers, and other merchandise, ensuring availability of high-quality products for grieving families.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming visitation area, allowing families to grieve and remember their loved ones in a comforting space.
Funeral Director's Assistant
Guajardo Funeral Home
Lubbock, TX
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Managed inventory control for supplies used during preparation processes efficiently reducing waste costs.
- Safeguarded confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies when handling client records.
- Maintained a high standard of professionalism while interacting with grieving family members during difficult times.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors ensuring timely delivery of products required for services at competitive prices.
Education
Funeral Directing Certification - Mortuary Science
Amarillo
Amarillo, TX12-2018
Skills
- Client management
- Service coordination
- Budget management
- Grief support
- Event planning
- Supplier sourcing
- Compassionate communication
- OSHA regulations
- Notary public
- Legal compliance
- Life insurance
- Pricing structures
- Quickbooks
- Funeral planning
- MS word, excel, and outlook
- Obituary writing
- Funeral arrangements
- Body preparation
- Cremations
- Funeral home services
- Cremation services
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
Certification
- Licensed Funeral Director - 1 year
- Crematory Operator 4 1/2 years
Timeline
Field Operations Assistant
Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park
12.2024 - Current
Apprentice Funeral Director
Ossie Curry Funeral Home
05.2020 - 09.2025
Funeral Director's Assistant
Guajardo Funeral Home
08.2015 - 02.2016
Funeral Directing Certification - Mortuary Science
Amarillo