Apprentice

 

Funeral Director ~ Embalmer

 

 

Ø  Mortuary Science Degree Candidate, with key coursework spanning Funeral Arrangements/Services/ Direction, Counseling, Business Management, Legal/Ethical/ Regulatory Issues, Public Health, and Social Sciences as well as broad-scope classroom studies and labs in Embalming, Restorative Art, Pathology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Anatomy

Ø  Offer practical experience with Robert J. Stein Institute of Forensic Medicine, Office of the Cook County Medical Examiner-Chicago in embalming 20 indigent unclaimed cases, including some autopsied

Ø  Member, Illinois Funeral Directors Association

Ø  Board Certified Coroner with 4 years experience as Deputy Coroner; have gained empathy and compassion for grieving families and ability to address/understand needs while maintaining high level of professionalism in full-scope case management

Ø  Member, Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association

Ø  Dynamic communication, consultation, presentation, and interpersonal relation skills; fluent in Spanish (Speak, Read, Write)

Ø  Proficient in administrative functions, including compiling, developing, producing, and managing complex documentation, records and reports

Ø  Strong prioritization, organization and workflow/project management abilities vital to maximizing productivity and efficiency

 

 

 

AAS, Mortuary Science, Worsham College of Mortuary Science-Wheeling, IL; March 2010 (in progress)

Mortuary Science Program,  Illinois Valley Community College-Oglesby, IL; 2008
Mortuary Science Program, Carl Sandburg College-Galesburg, IL; 2006-2007

Pi Sigma Eta Honors Fraternity

 

 

Crematory Operators Training, CANA; October 2009

Insight Institute Certified Celebrant/ Life Tribute Specialist; May 2009
Illinois State Police Training Board Certified Coroner; March 2009

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking an Apprenticeship where my academic and professional background will support your operations. To acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am in the process of earning a degree in Mortuary Science and am on track for March 2010 completion.  Over the course of my educational pursuits I have academically excelled, achieving membership in the

Pi Sigma Eta Honors Fraternity.  My coursework has spanned Funeral and Embalming studies, including hands-on lab experience.  Of note, I have embalmed approximately 20 indigent unclaimed cases. Complementing this, I have been employed with the Bureau County Coroner s Office in Princeton, IL since 2005, and as a Deputy Coroner, I have gained solid skills that should support my goal of building a successful career in the field of Mortuary Science.  I am also a Member of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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