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Wendell Bruce

Kaneohe,HI

Summary

Experienced funeral service and correctional operations professional with a strong record of managing sensitive services, staff coordination, and daily facility operations. Skilled in compliance, budgeting, supply ordering, and maintaining respectful care standards. Focused on improving efficiency, supporting teams, and delivering reliable service in high-pressure environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Center Manager

Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
Kaneohe, Hawaii
05.2026 - Current

Supervised care center staff in daily operations, ensuring quality in embalming, cremations, transportation, and body preparation for services. Managed supply orders and budget allocations to maintain operational efficiency.

  • Directed daily mortuary and memorial park operations
  • Supervised staff scheduling, coaching, and performance reviews
  • Coordinated funeral arrangements with families and service teams

Correctional Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
Tulia, Texas
05.2025 - 04.2026
  • Managed and secured incarcerated individuals, fostering a safe environment.
  • Maintained security for general population, upholding safety and order within facility.
  • Served as Education Officer, facilitating educational programs for inmate development.

Funeral Director / Embalmer

Moore Rose Funeral Home
Floydada, Texas
07.2021 - 05.2025
  • Funeral DIrector
  • Embalmer
  • Managed daily operations of funeral home, ensuring smooth service delivery.
  • Coordinated communication with clients during call time to address needs and provide support.

Embalmer

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary
Waipahu, Hawaii
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Embalmed and performed restorative procedures on remains, ensuring respectful preparations for viewing.
  • Performed embalming procedures to preserve remains with precision and care.
  • Dressed and cosmetized remains for viewing, enhancing presentation for grieving families.
  • Disinfected and sanitized preparation room equipment and surfaces, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Care Center Manager

Davis Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Managed daily operations to enhance service delivery and achieve operational excellence.
  • Fostered a culture of empathy and compassion in interactions with families to support their needs.
  • Coordinated daily activities at memorial park mortuary and cemetery office to ensure smooth operations.

Owner / Funeral DIrector Embamler

Bruce Trade Service
New Deal, Texas
05.2016 - 10.2017
  • Coordinated supply of relief workers to funeral homes during staff vacations and illness, ensuring continuity of services.
  • Directed daily operations for trade service jobs and customer work orders.
  • Scheduled service calls, dispatching crews to residential and commercial sites.
  • Prepared estimates, quotes, and invoices for Bruce Trade Service customers.

Operations Manager

Miller Mortuary Service
Lubbock, TX
01.2003 - 05.2016
  • Oversaw daily operations of mortuary service, ensuring smooth service delivery.
  • Executed administrative tasks in office environment, supporting operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed and organized contracts for compliance and accuracy, mitigating potential risks.

Education

Certificate of Training - Correctional Officer

TDCJ Plainview Training Academy
Plainview, TX
05-2025

Associate of Science - Mortuary Science

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
08-1991

Timeline

Care Center Manager

Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
05.2026 - Current

Correctional Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
05.2025 - 04.2026

Funeral Director / Embalmer

Moore Rose Funeral Home
07.2021 - 05.2025

Embalmer

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary
04.2019 - 07.2021

Care Center Manager

Davis Funeral Home and Memorial Park
10.2017 - 04.2019

Owner / Funeral DIrector Embamler

Bruce Trade Service
05.2016 - 10.2017

Operations Manager

Miller Mortuary Service
01.2003 - 05.2016

Certificate of Training - Correctional Officer

TDCJ Plainview Training Academy

Associate of Science - Mortuary Science

Vincennes University
Wendell Bruce