- Embracing outdoor adventures such as hunting and fishing
- Taxidermy
- Reading
- Sports (VOLS & Phillies)
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Savannah Stone
Martin
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in funeral services and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer
Shelton-hunt Funeral Home Funeral Home
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and welcoming visitation area, allowing families to grieve and remember their loved ones in a comforting space.
- Assisted in embalming procedures under supervision to preserve bodies according to industry standards and family wishes.
- Prepared paperwork efficiently for legal requirements such as death certificates, burial permits, insurance claims, and veteran benefits.
- Collaborated with the funeral director to ensure smooth and efficient operation of daily services, resulting in positive feedback from clients.
- Facilitated viewings and visitations by preparing the deceased''s appearance according to family requests while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory of caskets, urns, flowers, and other merchandise, ensuring availability of high-quality products for grieving families.
- Conducted thorough consultations with families to understand their needs and preferences for personalized memorial services.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when interacting with clients, creating an atmosphere of trust and comfort during their time of need.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Arranged transportation between sites for remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of clergy.
- Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
- Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for payment of services.
- Completed death certificates, burial permits and other legal documents for families.
- Improved appearance of remains with use of cosmetics.
- Arranged clergy, music and other service details for clients.
- Prepared remains for services, viewings, and cremations.
- Maintained a sanitary work environment by adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols.
- Minimized risk of workplace injuries through consistent adherence to OSHA guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Established trust and rapport with colleagues across various departments by demonstrating exceptional teamwork and collaboration during challenging cases.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by providing compassionate and professional embalming services.
- Adhered to health and sanitation laws for all embalming processes.
- Dressed bodies and placed in caskets.
- Utilized embalming techniques to restore deceased bodies to suitable conditions for viewing.
Secretary
Lindell Street Law
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Improved office workflow by redesigning document submission process.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Bookkeeper
Obion Farmers Co-op
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Scale House Operator
Turner Grain Company
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Operated weigh scales and issued tickets.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when coordinating with transportation companies regarding scheduling and load information updates.
- Maintained accurate documentation and processed payments efficiently to keep waiting at minimum.
- Guided operators to correct railcar location.
- Cleaned work areas of excess supplies, cardboard and rejected materials throughout each shift.
- Checked loads to identify contents and unauthorized or highly regulated materials.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
John A. Gupton
Nashville, TN 01-2026
Skills
- Office administration
- Compassionate demeanor
- Body preparation
- Professional appearance
- Mortuary operations
- Compassionate communication
- Valid Tennessee driver's license
- Obituary writing
- MS word, excel, Quickbooks and outlook
- Embalming coordination
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Tennessee Funeral Directors Associations
Interests
Timeline
Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer
Shelton-hunt Funeral Home Funeral Home
09.2024 - Current
Secretary
Lindell Street Law
04.2024 - 09.2024
Bookkeeper
Obion Farmers Co-op
06.2021 - 04.2024
Scale House Operator
Turner Grain Company
03.2017 - 03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
John A. Gupton
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