Duane Hall
Hartwell, GA *****
Cell: 706-***-****
***********@*****.***
Summary
I have over twenty-five years in working with the public and meeting new people on a regular
basis. I have been Pastor of several churches and also worked in the funeral industry as a
Funeral Director and Embalmer. I desire to excel in all that I do and serve clients with the
upmost integrity. I desire a position within a company that I can advance and become a vital
part of its success and growth.
Highlights
I have a proven track record in major
I am a licensed funeral director and restorative art.
embalmer in the state of Georgia. I have
served families from all financial I have experience in scheduling personnel.
demographics and all have been very
satisfied with the funeral their family
member has received.
Accomplishments
I am a member of the Pi Sigma Eta Honors fraternity. I was a honor graduate
from Gupton-Jones
College of Funeral Service. I was awarded the Academy of Graduate Embalmers
Scholarship in 2004.
Experience
September 2012 to Foothills Community Church
February 2013 Hartwell, GA
Campus Pastor
I was instrumental in the forming of this startup ministry in Hartwell.
My Pastoral duties, numerous counseling sessions weekly, conducting weekly
services, organizing
team leaders, and organizing local community outreach. I was very active in the
community creating a
sense of cooperation between the church and other local organizations.
It was also my responsibility to oversee the renovation of the church facility
and organize volunteers,
while remaining on a VERY tight budget. The project was completed on
budget.
January 2009 to Real Life Hartwell
June 2012 Hartwell, GA
Campus Pastor
I had the responsibility of overseeing church staff and volunteers. Planning
team meetings and
overseeing the daily operations of the church.
During my time at Real Life I had to oversee two major building projects, coordinating v
work along with contractors. Things went smoothly and came in on budget.
Strickland Funeral Home
October 2000 to
Hartwell, GA
January 2009
Funeral Director / Embalmer
Consulted with the families of the deceased regarding final arrangements in a ta
manner. Arranged funerals in a manner consistent with each family's heritage an
beliefs. Scheduled funeral services, coordinated burials and arranged cremations. Led
funeral and graveside services. Prepared death certificates and drafted obituaries.
Conducted pre-need consultations to educate
clients on available funeral plans. Processed death certificates in a timely and ac
Manner,
and filed all necessary legal documentation in a timely manner. Arranged for clergy
perform funeral services. Addressed all client questions and requests for informatio
funeral services and pricing. Removed the deceased from the place of death and trans
funeral home. Completed legal documentation and signed death certificates.
Education
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service
2004
Decatur / Atlanta, GA, USA
Mortuary Science
Associate of Science
Graduated top 10% of class
Honor Graduate
Recipient of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers Scholarship
Recipient of Georgia Funeral Directors Assoc. Scholarship
Member and Chaplin of the Pi Sigma Eta Honors Fraternity
Bethany Divinity College
2000
Dothan, AL, USA
Pastoral Ministries
Associate of Science
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Coursework in Theology and Ministry management
Tennessee Temple University
1995
Chattanooga, TN, USA
Theology
Th.G.
Honor Graduate
Course of study was Theology and Church Management
References
Amber Harwood Puckett – 1-828-***-**** – Harwood Funeral Home
Black Mountain, NC
Chris Coile – 1-706-***-**** – Served my apprenticeship under him
255 Oakland St. Hartwell, GA 30643
Tommy Byrd – 1-478-***-**** – Builder – worked closely with him on building
projects
Macon, GA
Tyler Puckett – 1-828-***-**** – Funeral Home Manager
Black Mountain, NC
Jason Evans – 1-512-***-**** – worked with on church staff
Austin, TX