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Resume
Resume of Melissa Brackett
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Funeral Directors |
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Embalmer |
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Melissa |
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Brackett |
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Melissa A Brackett
400 West Chestnut #6
Leitchfield, KY 42754
morty1975@windstream.net
Home: 270-230-0598
Cell: 270-792-4467
KY Funeral Director/Embalmer License #5678
TN Funeral Director License #5512
TN Embalmer License # 5513
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Summary of Qualifications:
Over 15 years experience in the service/business industry. Primary focus in Embalming, Cosmetics, Restorative and Reconstructive work.
Professional Experience:
Trade Embalmer August 2003-Present
*Travel to various funeral homes/facilities to prepare human remains for funeral services
Pre-Need Counselor The Outlook Group January 2003-June 2003
*Called upon potential clients for appointments
*Presented clients with information they would need to pre-plan and pre-fund their funeral
*Set up and operated during various community activities to provide information about pre- planning funerals
Embalmer JC Kirby and Son Personal Care Svc. June 1998-January 2003
*Executed removal of remains of deceased to mortuary for preparation
*Conducted approximately 20-40 cases per month
*Proficient in reconstruction and cosmetics
*Prepared inventory reports, embalming and state board regulatory reports
Embalmer/Clinical Instructor John A Gupton College April 2001-December 2001
*Instructed students in the hands-on process of preparation of human remains for funerals
*Instructed/performed Embalming, dressing, reconstruction/cosmetics and casketing of bodies
*Responsible for the over-all preparation process and the safety of the students during my call schedule
*Daily embalming cases of approximately 6-8, with an annual case load of approximately 1800
Apprenticeship/Funeral Home Somerset Undertaking Company August 1996-September 1997
*Assisted with all aspects of funeral home business including removals, embalming, dressing, cosmetics and various other duties
*Assisted in funeral service arrangement conferences with families, assisted during visitation and funeral service hours
Additional Professional Experience
Server Ryan’s Family Steakhouse June 1998-February 2002
Server Cracker Barrel Restaurant March 2002-June 2003
Shift Manager/Server/Server Trainer Western Sizzlin Steak House November 1994- May 1998
Monument Designer/Sales Masterpiece Cemetery Service February 1995-August 1997
Kitchen Leader/Cook Frisch’s Restaurant February 1994-November 1994
Manager/Server Frisch’s Restaurant May 1992-February 1994
Education:
John A Gupton College Nashville, TN
Associate of Arts in Funeral Service 1999 Graduate
Completed National Board Funeral Service/Embalmer Exam December 1999
Somerset Community College Somerset, KY
Obtained courses to transfer in order to lighten my course load in Mortuary School
*Psychology
*Algebra
*English/Literature
KY Life Insurance License obtained for Funeral PreNeed Sales in 2009
Computer/Internet
Operate a home-based business over the internet. 2002-2005
Proficient with Microsoft Works, Spreadsheets, Internet, E-mail
References:
John A Gupton College 615-327-3927
Steve Spann, President of John A Gupton College
Cheatham County Funeral Home 615-792-2552
Johnny Jones, Owner/Operator
Rogers Funeral Home 270-242-2171
Keith Oller, Todd Oller, Owners/Operators
Johnson Vaughn Phelps Funeral Home 270-843-4338
John Phelps, Gene Vaughn Owners/Operators
Hardy & Son’s Funeral Home 270-842-3230
Bill Hardy, Jr. Owner/Operator
Additional References upon request
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