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JENNIFER CLIFTON PARSONS

Pennington Gap

Summary

Dynamic Managing Partner with a proven track record in business development and operational efficiency. Expert in multitasking and analytical thinking, successfully enhancing profitability through strategic planning and staff management. Recognized for delivering personalized services that meet diverse family needs while maintaining attention to detail in high-pressure environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Partner

Carriage Services
Stafford
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Directed the development of business plans, budgeting, forecasting, staffing needs, and performance metrics.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency and increase profitability.

Manager

SCI/Demaine Fairfax Funeral Home
Fairfax
08.2020 - 06.2024
  • Mentored and trained new employees and interns on company policies and procedures.
  • Provided direction, compassion and personalization for diverse family needs.
  • Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.

Prearrangement Funeral Sales Director

SCI/Catawba, Drum, and Willis Reynolds Funeral Homes
Hickory
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitor strategies.
  • Utilized CRM software to track leads, manage accounts, generate quotes, and monitor customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Collaborated with marketing to develop and execute marketing campaigns.

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

SCI/Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service
Fredericksburg
01.2017 - 06.2020
  • Organized and supervised funeral services, including scheduling between multiple venues, coordinating with officiants, and supervising staff.
  • Researched cemetery regulations in order to advise families on available options for interment or entombment.
  • Created meaningful experiences through personalized ceremonies that honored the life of the deceased.

Funeral Service Intern

SCI/Demaine Fairfax Funeral Home
Fairfax
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Met with client families to arrange funeral services and final dispositions.
  • Responsible for completing and obtaining death certificates, transit permits, cremation permits, other legal documents as required.

Education

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Mortuary Science

John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA
12.2016

Skills

  • Business development
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Scheduling
  • Analytical thinking
  • Staff management

Certification

  • Limited Representative Pre-Need Life Insurance
  • CANA Crematory Operator Certification
  • North Carolina Funeral Service License
  • Virginia Funeral Service License

Timeline

Managing Partner

Carriage Services
06.2024 - 05.2025

Manager

SCI/Demaine Fairfax Funeral Home
08.2020 - 06.2024

Prearrangement Funeral Sales Director

SCI/Catawba, Drum, and Willis Reynolds Funeral Homes
06.2020 - 08.2020

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

SCI/Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service
01.2017 - 06.2020

Funeral Service Intern

SCI/Demaine Fairfax Funeral Home
06.2015 - 01.2017

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Mortuary Science

John Tyler Community College

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