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Von Rooks

Oklahoma City

Summary

With a proven track record at Demuth Funeral Home, I excel in embalming techniques and grief support, ensuring dignified care and tailored services. Skilled in sanitation procedures and client relationship management, I've significantly enhanced family satisfaction. My dedication to continuous improvement and professionalism sets me apart in the mortuary science field.

I am a very Meticulous Embalmer with over 20 years of funeral industry experience. Detail-oriented and industrious with passion for serving others through seamless and peaceful funeral preparations. Licensed in Oklahoma.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Embalmer

Oklahoma Mortuary Service
10.2021 - 12.2024

Embalmed bodies, Managed Employees and Tasks, Cleaned prep room, Restocked and Maintained inventory. Trained other employees in all aspects. Updated log books & The Delivery Board. Answered phone calls and dispatched drivers for pick ups as needed during nighttime hours.

Embalmer

Fallon Mortuary
08.2017 - 10.2021

Embalmed bodies. Maintained Inventory and restocked Items as needed. Cleaned prep room and other areas. Took Phone calls & dispatched drivers as needed.

Janitor

Tinker Air Force Base
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
  • Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.

Janitor

OSU JanitorialS
06.2015 - 01.2016
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
  • Maintained a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with building occupants, promoting a respectful work environment.

Embalmer

Funeral Director Service
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Prepared remains for services, viewings, and cremations.
  • Received positive feedback from families for the care and dignity given to their loved ones during the embalming process.
  • Ensured legal compliance by accurately completing required documentation for each case.
  • Maintained a sanitary work environment by adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of embalming, including arterial, cavity, and hypodermic treatments.

Embalmer

Fallon Mortuary
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Prepared remains for services, viewings, and cremations.
  • Ensured legal compliance by accurately completing required documentation for each case.
  • Maintained a sanitary work environment by adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of embalming, including arterial, cavity, and hypodermic treatments.

Embalmer

SCI Care Center
01.2000 - 01.2007
  • Maintained a sanitary work environment by adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols.
  • Supported funeral home operations by assisting with visitations, viewings, funerals, and other related events when needed.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of embalming, including arterial, cavity, and hypodermic treatments.
  • Received positive feedback from families for the care and dignity given to their loved ones during the embalming process.

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Demuth Funeral Home
12.1996 - 06.2000
  • Assisted in the preparation of bodies for visitation or burial, adhering to strict standards of care.
  • Established trust among clients by consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining sensitivity towards their needs.
  • Maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for grieving families.
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Managed all aspects of funeral arrangements for smooth and efficient service delivery.
  • Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
  • Served diverse clientele by offering a range of culturally and religiously appropriate services.
  • Discussed pre-arranged funeral options and explained pricing to clients.
  • Did the leasing on the properties of the deceaseds belongings & their Heirlooms
  • Upheld legal compliance with local regulations regarding burials, cremations, and embalming practices.
  • Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
  • Increased customer retention, skillfully addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by implementing strict procedures and regular staff training sessions.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for payment of services.
  • Orchestrated memorable and personalized memorial services, honoring lives of deceased.
  • Conducted pre-planning consultations, assisting individuals in making informed decisions about their own or loved one's final arrangements.
  • Ensured dignified care of deceased, maintaining highest standards of ethical practices.
  • Oversaw maintenance and aesthetic appeal of funeral home facilities and vehicles, ensuring respectful and welcoming environment.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction by providing compassionate and tailored funeral services.
  • Customized funeral services to reflect unique lives of deceased, ensuring their legacy was honored and remembered.
  • Guided families through planning process, offering emotional support and expert advice to ease their burden.

Education

Funeral Service - Field of Service

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
12-1996

Skills

  • Funeral service coordination
  • Restorative art
  • Remains preparation
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Body preparation
  • Chemical handling
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Grief counseling
  • Anatomical models
  • Incision and suture expertise
  • Casketing remains
  • Autopsy support
  • Ethics and laws
  • Embalming techniques
  • Decomposition prevention
  • Funeral home equipment maintenance
  • Incision and suture prowess
  • Funeral home equipment management
  • Funeral service assistance
  • Mortuary science
  • Funeral service support
  • Confidentiality
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Grief support
  • Relationship building
  • Case report writing
  • Team building
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Medical terminology
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Client relationship management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Chemical safety
  • Record keeping
  • Continuous improvement
  • Physical stamina
  • Inventory management
  • Written communication
  • Adaptability
  • Pathology understanding
  • Professional demeanor
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Analytical skills
  • Health and sanitation laws
  • Postmortem care
  • Anatomical knowledge
  • Casket and urn knowledge
  • Funeral arrangements

Timeline

Embalmer

Oklahoma Mortuary Service
10.2021 - 12.2024

Embalmer

Fallon Mortuary
08.2017 - 10.2021

Janitor

Tinker Air Force Base
01.2016 - 01.2017

Janitor

OSU JanitorialS
06.2015 - 01.2016

Embalmer

Funeral Director Service
01.2011 - 01.2014

Embalmer

Fallon Mortuary
01.2007 - 01.2011

Embalmer

SCI Care Center
01.2000 - 01.2007

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Demuth Funeral Home
12.1996 - 06.2000

Funeral Service - Field of Service

University of Central Oklahoma
Von Rooks