Willis Russell Davis
518 Via Corona, Mesquite, Texas 75150 972 681-4606 (972) 839 4373
OBJECTIVES
I am seeking a position as an Embalmer. (Full or Part-time position)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Licensed Embalmer in the state of Texas
· Thoroughly familiar with various means of removing, preserving, and disposing of human remains.
· Strong attention to detail and organization.
· Experience in dealing with families under stress or in crisis.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
· Office skills include 10 key, personal computer programs, scanning, copying, faxing, file organization and maintenance and typing.
· Serving Apprenticeship for Board Certification as Funeral Director in the state of Texas
EDUCATION
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, Dallas, TX A.A.S. 2006 G.P.A. 3.73
EXPERIENCE
EMBALMER / REMOVAL Stone Mortuary Services, Dallas, TX
Shift Supervisor / Embalmer - Removals and first calls from homes and institutions; removals for the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office; embalming of a wide variety of cases (225) including standard adult cases, autopsies, long bone donors and reconstruction; handling documentation and permits, file organization and record maintenance; as well as transportation and shipping of remains/cremains.
Laurel Oaks Funeral Home, Mesquite, TX
Night Embalmer - Removals and first calls from homes and institutions, care and transport of remains; embalming of a wide variety of cases (50) including standard adult cases, autopsies, long bone donors and reconstruction dressing, cosmetizing and casketing.
Provisional Funeral Director - Meeting with families; participating in services; filing and handling of documentation, records and telephone
FIELD INVESTIGATOR Nationwide Claims Investigations, Richardson, TX
International Claims Specialists, Dallas, TX
Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Dallas, TX
Gathering and analyzing documentation for consideration of health and life insurance claims
through personal interviews, direct contact with family members, physicians, medical institutions, public record bureaus and law enforcement agencies. Supervising a staff of 22 people over 6 states.
MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS
North Texas Foster Parent Association 1990 - 2007
Pi Sigma Eta Fraternity – Master Artist (President) 2005 – 2006
Pierce Funeral Service Award Recipient 2006
REFERENCES
Available on request
REFERENCES
Steve Martin
Owner and Manager
Stone Mortuary Services
1317 North Madison Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75203
(214)943-3443
Steve Jensen
District Manager
Nationwide Claims Investigations
1740 North Collins Blvd. Suite 150
Richardson, Texas 75180
(210) 393-1657
David Patterson
Owner and Manager
Global Mortuary Affairs
Mesquite, TX 75149
972-216-2700
HOLD CALLING
Jonathan Chance, FDIC
Laurel Oaks Funeral Home
12649 Lake June Road
Mesquite, TX 75180
972-288-4663
Rev. Ken C. Griffis, Pastor
Keystone Bible Church
10747 Bruton Road
Dallas, Texas 75223
(972) 288-7679