Dynamic Funeral Care Coordinator with a proven track record at Bliley's Funeral Home, excelling in customer service and meticulous documentation. Adept at managing sensitive situations with empathy while ensuring operational efficiency. Commended for consistently surpassing expectations set forth in job description. As well as training staff to improve overall performance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Funeral Care Coordinator
Bliley's Funeral Home and Cremation Center
Richmond
06.2023 - Current
Entering information into Passare (funeral arrangement application)
Processed customer payments accurately using point-of-sale system.
Completing check request forms and submitting them to the business office
Contacting ministers, churches, and cemeteries
Ordering military honors and scheduling burials at Arlington National Cemetery
Ordering police escorts for processions
Ordering caskets, vaults and associated sales/personalization items
Arranging and ordering food for receptions
Submitting obituaries and adding them to the website
Managing and finalizing video tributes
Creating Boxcast Livestream Links and downloading to USB when complete
Purchasing and downloading music to CDs and USBs
Entering information to “Make It Personal” for FloralXpress for making flower books
Creating door cards
Entering information to Virginia Electronic Death Registry (EDRS) System
Contacting doctors to obtain signatures on death certificates, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Ordering certified death certificates from local health departments
Organize daily tasks and transferring incomplete items to the following day.
Oversaw staff training on handling sensitive situations during services.
Provided support to colleagues during times of high-volume activity.
Answering and directing all incoming phone calls, taking messages, providing information to callers, and forwarding messages as appropriate. This includes taking first calls (notifications of death) from families, hospitals, police, nursing homes, and hospice units.
Checking all emails regularly throughout the day and following up accordingly
Other duties as needed
Assistant Manager
Tuesday Morning
Ashland
10.2021 - 03.2023
Assisted in managing store operations and maintaining inventory accuracy.
Trained and mentored team members on customer service best practices.
Oversaw daily scheduling to ensure adequate staff coverage and efficiency.
Implemented visual merchandising standards to enhance product presentation.
Conducted regular store audits to maintain compliance with company policies.
Collaborated with management on promotional planning and execution strategies.
Resolved customer inquiries and issues to improve satisfaction levels promptly.
Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Ensured store appearance met company standards to create a welcoming environment.
Provided training to new employees to enhance their understanding of customer service.
Executed Store Manager responsibilities in their absence.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2019 - 10.2021
Properly fill and dispense an average of 600 prescriptions per day.
Manage drug and supply inventories.
Effectively resolve insurance billing rejections and other billing issues.
Enter prescriptions into a secure computer database.
Release prescriptions to customers.
Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
Regularly stock shelves, rotate stock, and check for expired medications.
Prepared and mixed oral liquid medications according to specified guidelines.
Efficiently operate cash register and handle cash, checks, and charged transactions.
Assistant Manager
Tuesday Morning
11.2013 - 08.2019
Assisted in managing store operations and maintaining inventory accuracy.
Trained and mentored team members on customer service best practices.
Oversaw daily scheduling to ensure adequate staff coverage and efficiency.
Implemented visual merchandising standards to enhance product presentation.
Conducted regular store audits to maintain compliance with company policies.
Collaborated with management on promotional planning and execution strategies.
Addressed customer inquiries and issues promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction levels.
Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Ensured store was visually appealing and well-maintained to attract customers.
Operate cash register, collect payment, and make change for cash transactions.
Conducted training sessions for new staff to ensure they understood their roles and responsibilities.
Handled Store Manager responsibilities in their absence.
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