Donald Perdue
Lynchburg
Summary
Experienced Funeral Director and Embalmer with a strong background in coordinating logistics and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement process improvements while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and delivering compassionate service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director and Embalmer Manager
Oakey's Funeral Service
Roanoke
02.2021 - Current
- Guided families through funeral arrangements, ensuring compassionate support throughout the process.
- Coordinated logistics for viewings, memorials, and burials, ensuring seamless experiences for families during difficult times.
- Prepared deceased for burial or cremation following industry-standard practices.
- Managed inventory of caskets, urns, and other supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with local agencies and clergy to facilitate seamless service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies in all operations.
- Implemented process improvements enhancing operational efficiency, resulting in smoother service delivery.
Pre-Need Specialist
Independent Funeral Planning, Inc
Chesapeake
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Guided families through funeral planning processes at Burch-Messier Funeral Home in Bedford, VA, ensuring alignment with final wishes and pre-planning objectives.
- Managed documentation for pre-need and at-need funeral planning processes.
- Completed training with Aspen Bryant at Independent Funeral Planning Inc. to develop pre-need specialist skills for effective client support.
Funeral Director Intern
Valley Funeral Service
Roanoke
07.2013 - 02.2021
- collaborated with Andrew Sean Wilson, past manager of Valley Funeral Service, to meet families and manage death calls.
- Assisted in performing removals of deceased individuals at all hours.
- developed skills and tradesmanship essential for Funeral Director role.
- Contributed to grave-digging efforts to prepare for funerals. and set monuments for Buck Simmons
Burial Vault Technician
Golden Eagle Vault Services
Rocky Mount
02.2004 - 06.2013
- Constructed burial vaults, ensuring adherence to structural integrity and quality standards.
- Coordinated with funeral directors to ensure timely vault delivery for services.
- Loaded burial vaults onto delivery trucks using hand tools to ensure safe transport. Unloaded of burial vaults from delivery trucks using hand tools to streamline operations.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal condition for efficient operations.
- Executed loading of coffins into vaults prior to sealing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service
Brightpoint Community College
Chesterfield12-2019
Skills
- Embalming techniques
- Body preparation
- Funeral planning
- Grief support services
- Compassionate support
- Community outreach initiatives
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Problem solving
Empathetic messaging
- Family-oriented service
Timeline
Pre-Need Specialist
Independent Funeral Planning, Inc
09.2021 - 12.2021
Funeral Director and Embalmer Manager
Oakey's Funeral Service
02.2021 - Current
Funeral Director Intern
Valley Funeral Service
07.2013 - 02.2021
Burial Vault Technician
Golden Eagle Vault Services
02.2004 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service
Brightpoint Community College