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