Stacey Boatman
Fort Valley,United States
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with a proven track record at CJ Edwards Funeral Home, adept in funeral planning and offering exceptional organizational abilities. Skilled in office administration and marketing support, consistently delivering beyond expectations. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in Adults with Special Needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director's Assistant
CJ Edwards Funeral Home
Fort Valley, GA
11.2018 - Current
- Navigated and accommodated differing religious and cultural considerations for post-mortem care, conducting culturally responsible ceremonies and preparation practices.
- Navigated insurance correspondence and obtained proper medical documentation for departed according to estate designations and legal considerations.
- Prepared obituaries for newspapers and online publications after extensive consultation with family members.
- Cosmetically enhanced deceased with care and according to specific family requests.
- Emotionally comforted mourners and lent perspective during all-encompassing tragedies.
- Positioned corpses in caskets and arranged according to client wishes with exceptional and constant communication.
- Assisted with embalming corpses according Georgia State outlined regulations and family wishes.
- Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for payment of services.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
Manager of Operations
Five Star Food Service
Blue Bird Body Company
03.2015 - 09.2022
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Patient Care Technician
First Born Outreach
Fort Valley, GA
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Funeral Direction
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Decatur, GA04.2025
High School Diploma -
Peach County High School
Fort Valley, GA05.2003
Skills
- Organizational abilities
- Funeral planning
- Office Administration
- Marketing support
Timeline
Funeral Director's Assistant
CJ Edwards Funeral Home
11.2018 - Current
Manager of Operations
Five Star Food Service
03.2015 - 09.2022
Patient Care Technician
First Born Outreach
01.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Funeral Direction
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
High School Diploma -
Peach County High School