Rebecca Brozek
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Funeral Director with a proven track record through out the Fox Valley, adept in restorative art and demonstrating exceptional multicultural sensitivity. Excelled in creating personalized memorial services and mentoring apprentices, showcasing advanced embalming techniques and a deep understanding of religious customs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Funeral Director
Wichmann And Fargo Funeral Homes
08.2011 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with families to plan meaningful and unique memorial services tailored to their specific needs
- Assisted families in selecting appropriate merchandise such as caskets or urns based on their preferences and budget constraints.
- Arranged clergy, music and other service details for clients.
- Worked with cemeteries to schedule grave opening and closing.
- Pays special attention to cultural and ethnic funeral practices. Researching ceremonies when needed.
- Advanced skills in embalming and cosmetics, including restoration of hair and improving decedents appearance after trauma.
- Mentored apprentices and newly licensed directors in proper procedures for embalming preparation, fostering an environment of continuous learning within the team.
Licensed Funeral Director/Apprentice Funeral Director
Becker Ritter Funeral Home
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and Milwaukee/Waukesha County morgues.
- Independently embalming human remains including autopsies, procurements, and traumas.
- Improved appearance of remains with use of cosmetics. Learning and honing restoration skills using multiple products and techniques
- Ordering supplies and managing prep room operations.
- Assisting directors create memorabilia displays
- Assisting director through the funeral process from beginning to end.
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Milwaukee Area Technical College
West Allis05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.2008
Skills
- Restorative art
- Body preparation
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Cremation services
- Memorialization Options
- Religious Customs
- OSHA Regulations
Hobbies
Arts and Crafts
Lawn Care
Reading
Baking
Timeline
Licensed Funeral Director
Wichmann And Fargo Funeral Homes
08.2011 - 03.2024
Licensed Funeral Director/Apprentice Funeral Director
Becker Ritter Funeral Home
07.2008 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
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