Perry-Michelle Simpson
Noble,Oklahoma
Summary
Professional, with solid experience in funeral services, prepared for role in guiding and supporting families through challenging times. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring seamless operations and compassionate care. Skilled in grief support, logistics coordination, and maintaining high standards of service quality. Reliable and adaptable, with calm and empathetic demeanor.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Funeral Director
McMahan's Funeral Home
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared documents such as death certificates, and obituaries.
- Supported bereaved families throughout the entire process from pre-planning through burial ceremonies.
- Facilitated first call removals with the funeral director in charge.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, responding to emails and answering phones.
- Organized and assisted with funeral services, memorials and burials according to the family's wishes.
- Assisted in the preparation of deceased for viewing or cremation by embalming, dressing, casketing and cosmetology.
- Arranged for transportation of deceased to funeral home from place of death.
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer software related to funeral home operations.
Apprentice Embalmer
Alpha and Omega Mortuary Service
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed new skills in reconstructive techniques while working alongside experienced embalmers on challenging cases that required additional attention to detail.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following established protocols for handling hazardous chemicals and properly disposing of waste materials.
- Built strong relationships with coworkers at all levels within the organization through open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.
- Sutured incisions with meticulous precision and attention to detail.
- Adhered to health and sanitation laws for all embalming processes.
- Utilized embalming techniques to restore deceased bodies to suitable conditions for viewing.
Childcare Provider
TLC Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Received money from clients and wrote receipts for payments.
- Managed and care for up to 12 children at a time without assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Funeral Service, Minor in Grief, Death And Dying
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12-2024
Skills
- Office administration
- Compassionate demeanor
- Body preparation
- Funeral planning
- Restorative art
- Professional appearance
- Empathetic
- Compassionate communication
Certification
- Licensed Funeral Director The Oklahoma Funeral Board, 2025
- Licensed Professional Embalmer The Oklahoma Funeral Board, 2025
Timeline
Apprentice Embalmer
Alpha and Omega Mortuary Service
08.2023 - 01.2024
Apprentice Funeral Director
McMahan's Funeral Home
01.2022 - Current
Childcare Provider
TLC Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Funeral Service, Minor in Grief, Death And Dying
University of Central Oklahoma
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