Skyler A. Richards
Washington,USA
Summary
Results-driven professional with experience in funeral service, military leadership, quality assurance, and mechanical operations. Skilled in embalming, restorative care, funeral directing, team leadership, and process improvement. Valedictorian graduate with an Associate of Science in Mortuary Science who combines technical expertise with compassion, integrity, and exceptional organizational skills to provide outstanding service to families and employers alike.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Embalmer & Funeral Director
Rollings Funeral Service
Washington, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted body preparation and restorative techniques to ensure dignified presentation.
- Performed embalming procedures, adhering to health regulations and safety standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to unique situations that arose during the embalming process, ensuring a respectful and dignified treatment of each decedent.
- Collaborated with funeral directors and families to customize services based on family needs and preferences.
- Provided compassionate support to grieving families, facilitating arrangements and memorialization processes.
Tower Technician
Tower Systems South
Winterpark, FL
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Rigged towers, monopoles, and rooftops to build/repair new towers or install/repair antenna on existing structures in compliance with FCC guidelines.
- Performed tower construction, inspection, and repair at heights of over 400 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
Shop Foreman
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective action.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts.
- Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for a 30-member team, considering work priority, availability of equipment, and skill of personnel.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions and actions.
- Utilized global combat support systems to complete estimates of materials, labor, and service costs.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee monitoring for new and less experienced team members.
Quality Control
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, JP
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Examined a variety of motor transport equipment and vehicles for defects or issues. Reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to the process.
Diesel Technician
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, JP
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems, and diagnosed root causes.
- Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on engine transmissions and other major vehicle systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Services
Decatur, GA07-2025
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Franklin, OH06-2013
Skills
- Team Management
- Time Management
- Safety & Compliance
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Chemical handling
- Schematic / Blueprint Interpretation
- Troubleshooting
- MS Office
- Communication
- Professional ethics
- Compassionate communication
Certification
- Certified Crematory Operator: 09/2023
International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association
Timeline
Apprentice Embalmer & Funeral Director
Rollings Funeral Service
01.2024 - Current
Tower Technician
Tower Systems South
12.2020 - 04.2022
Shop Foreman
United States Marine Corps
03.2018 - 12.2020
Quality Control
United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 03.2018
Diesel Technician
United States Marine Corps
07.2013 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Services
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School