Possessing a wealth of experience in all aspects of the funeral industry including, embalming, cremation, restorative art, removal of deceased, funeral merchandise, funeral directing, mortuary law, advanced funding and arranged funerals, moral and ethical standards, budget setting, increasing market share, daily operating procedures for large multi-cultural firms, OSHA standards and Federal Trade Commission regulations for the funeral industry.
Resourceful and responsive to change in the industry while achieving objectives in the caring and development of families before, during and after funeral services. Holds a high regard to the ethical standards in the funeral profession and correctly makes daily decisions in the field based on funeral law and high moral standards.
A proven leader in performance and avid consultant for a former corporation owning 93 firms nationwide.
An active preceptor and mentor for Mortuary Science Students and Apprentices.
Areas of Expertise
General Management
Business Development
Merchandising
Instructing/training of employees and students
Caseload/time management
Licensed Embalmer
Cremation practices and procedures
Licensed Funeral Director
Certified Eye Enucleator
Skilled in de-escalating tragic or stressful situations
Cultural diversity funeral practices knowledge
Corporate owned funeral home practices
- Private owned funeral home practices
Professional Development
Bachelor of Arts Degree C oncordia University, Seward, Nebraska 1991
Associate of Applied Science Degree Kansas City Kansas Community College 1992
Eye Enucleation Certificate University of Kansas Medical Center 1992
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer State of Nebraska 1995-Current
Pre-Need License State of Nebraska 2005-Current
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer State of Missouri 1993-1994
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer State of Kansas 1993-2003
Employment
Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home; Lincoln, Nebraska
Metcalf Funeral Home Prime Succession; Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home Stewart Enterprises; Lincoln, Nebraska
D.W. Newcomers & Sons Funeral Home; Kansas City, Missouri & Kansas
Muehlebach Funeral Home; Kansas City, Missouri
Wood Brothers Funeral Home; Seward, Nebraska
Fee Schedule: Retainer Policy: $1000.00
Non-Testimonial: $150.00/hr
Testimonial: $200.00/hr
Travel Policy: $150.00/hr
Misc: All travel expenses and hotel accomodations
