Syretta Johnson
Florence,MS
Summary
Administrative and service professional with extensive experience in office operations, family support, and caregiving. Expertise in coordination, customer service, documentation, and scheduling. Demonstrated ability to support programs, manage workflow, and maintain organized environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Home Director
J and M Funeral Home
Mendenhall, MS
01.2003 - Current
- Guide families through funeral arrangements with professional, compassionate service.
- Support funeral services, ensuring events stay organized and on schedule.
- Transport the deceased and family as required.
- Handle payments, deposits, and general bookkeeping responsibilities.
- Provide emotional support and assistance to grieving families.
- Assist with embalming, dressing, cosmetic preparation, casketing, cremations, and packaging of remains.
Dietary Cook
Bedford Nursing Home
Mendenhall, MS
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Prepare meals for residents, visitors, and staff under sanitary conditions.
- Follow dietary requirements, food temperature standards, and safety guidelines.
- Train new dietary employees and support kitchen supervision.
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen to meet all facility standards.
- Provide timely and courteous service to residents and staff.
Administrative Assistant
Opera9on Shoestring
Jackson, MS
- Manage daily office operations and maintain a welcoming environment for staff, families, and visitors.
- Support the Administrative Director and assist the Project Rise Program Coordinator during student arrival and dismissal.
- Process new hires, complete E-Verify, manage Donor Perfect entries, and prepare bank deposits.
- Serve as first point of contact for contractors and external partners.
- Organize office communication, maintain documentation, and support program workflow.
Education
Help at Home Caregiving -
01.2025
Parent Leadership Institute -
01.2025
Safe Serve Certification -
01.2018
Pharmacy Technician -
01.2007
Mortuary Certification -
01.2005
High School Diploma -
Mendenhall High School
Mendenhall01.1997
Skills
- Office administration and coordination
- Customer and family support
- New hire processing and onboarding
- E-Verify and management systems
- Financial handling and deposits
- Contractor communication
- Funeral service operations
- Caregiving support
- Food safety and preparation
Timeline
Dietary Cook
Bedford Nursing Home
01.2009 - 01.2018
Funeral Home Director
J and M Funeral Home
01.2003 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Opera9on Shoestring
Help at Home Caregiving -
Parent Leadership Institute -
Safe Serve Certification -
Pharmacy Technician -
Mortuary Certification -
High School Diploma -
Mendenhall High School