Brandon Haddix
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(C) (502) 407-8421,
Objective
I would like the opportunity to serve in a well respected, family owned, family oriented funeral home. I feel that I possess compassion and empathy to serve all families in need of the services of a caring funeral director. I would like to mention that I hold an A.A.S. in Funeral Service, and have been working in all areas of the funeral home/mortuary service industry for 3 years, and have also served in community service events on behalf of a family owned funeral home. I would also like you to know that I thoroughly love the funeral profession, and feel that I am doing what I have been put on this earth to do. This is my dream job.
Work Experience
Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice (06/01/2009 – Present)
All areas of a full service funeral home. See responsibilities.
Last Employer: Oldham County Funeral Home
Contact Person: James G. Sawyer/502 222 6686
Responsibilities: -Meet with families in the arrangements conference. -Maintain the first call van which is used for removals and flower deliveries. -Prepare death certificates. -Perform removals at all hours of the day and night. -Embalm human remains. -Dress/Casket/Cosmetize. -Work Visitations/conduct funerals. -Order mortuary/memorial supplies. -Very active with community events. I.e. Oldham County Chamber of Commerce events/Assist area churches when they need a funeral home representative for various functions.
Embalmer Apprentice (03/31/2008 – 06/01/2009)
Served a majority of family owned and operated funeral homes in the Louisville Metro and surrounding areas. See responsibilities.
Last Employer: Funeral Auto Mortuary Service
Contact Person: Herman Zapata/ 502 551 1888
Responsibilities: -Embalmed human remains. -Conducted removals from place of death, and delivered to the customer (the funeral home).
Trade Embalmer (11/01/2009 – Present)
Last Employer: Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home
Contact Person: Martin Hensley / 502 489 3800
Responsibilities: -I embalm around 80% of a 300 call/yr. funeral home in the Louisville Metro Area.
Trade Embalmer (06/01/2009 – Present)
Last Employer: Pearson Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home
Contact Person: Steve Hagerman / 502 244 3305
Responsibilities: -Weekend embalmer for a 175 call/year funeral home in the Louisville Metro area.
Staff Sergeant (05/15/2003 – 03/10/2008)
Last Employer: United States Army
Responsibilities: -Honorable served my country in the United States Army. -Held MOS of 19D (Cavalry Scout) as well as 42A (PAC Clerk) -Achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6).
Education
Establishment: Mid-America College of Funeral Service
Degree: A.A.S.
Education Period: 03/24/2008 - 09/11/2009
Speciality: Funeral Service
Skills
Computer Skills: -Proficient in SRS Computing Solutions. (I have been told that Director's Assistant is a comparable program). -Easily type 100+ words/minute. -Good internet skills.
Interests
My interests are very varied. In my free time, I enjoy working out at the gym, as well as running. I have completed two 13.1 mile mini marathons. I also enjoy 'playing' on the computer.