Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Heather McDonald

Pacifica

Summary

I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Strong work ethic, adaptability, customer service, multitasking, time management abilities and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
2
2

License

Work History

Trade Embalmer

Self-employeed
08.2017 - Current


Demonstrating flexibility by being able to quickly adapt to and fill various rolls needed by the various contracting Funeral Homes

Contributed to a positive workplace culture by maintaining open communication with colleagues and management.

Provided exceptional customer service to grieving families, addressing questions and concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.

Manager and Funeral Director

Valente Marini Perata & Co. Funeral Directors
04.1999 - 07.2017

Contributed to a positive workplace culture by maintaining open communication with colleagues and management.

Provided exceptional customer service to grieving families, addressing questions and concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.

Directing large groups of people through various ceremonies and logistics while providing excellent customer service in a professional and compassionate manner.

Lead a team of 10 employees across multiple departments.

Quickly and effectively determine client needs and problem solve for the best possible outcome.

Work with multiple outside companies, vendors and members of the public to create time sensitive events in an efficient and professional manner.

Caring for the living by taking care of the dead through embalming, bathing, dressing, hairstyling and restoration art.

Mentored apprentice embalmers and new funeral directors.

Served diverse clientele by offering a range of culturally and religiously appropriate services.

Managed financial transactions and record-keeping with accuracy and confidentiality.

Organized staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours or high-volume periods.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA

Associate of Science - Mortuary Science

San Francisco College of Mortuary Science
San Francisco, CA
03.1993

High School Diploma -

Terra Nova High School
Pacifica, CA
06.1990

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Professionalism
  • Stress Management
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork Abilities
  • Continuous Learning
  • Record Keeping
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Pathology Understanding
  • Cultural Sensitivity

Certification

California Funeral Directors License FDR 1453 since 2002

California Embalmers License EMB 8315 since 1995

Timeline

Trade Embalmer

Self-employeed
08.2017 - Current

Manager and Funeral Director

Valente Marini Perata & Co. Funeral Directors
04.1999 - 07.2017

No Degree - General Studies

College of San Mateo

Associate of Science - Mortuary Science

San Francisco College of Mortuary Science

High School Diploma -

Terra Nova High School
Heather McDonald