Christopher S. Hargett
**** ****** **** ***** *** 1134
Spring, TX 77379
*******@*****.***
Objective
Accomplished businessman with over 10 years of experience in search of a
new career in the Technology field. By using creative problem solving and
excellent intrapersonal and communication skills, I offer a company a
unique skill set to utilize in future projects that will grow a company
through meeting deadlines with unmatched customer service.
Education
2013- Present(2016-Expected Graduation Date)
Southern Polytechnic University, Marietta, GA
B.S. Information Technology
1999
Gupton- Jones College, Decatur, GA
A.S. of Funeral Service
Experience
April 2013 to August 2013
Stewart Enterprises
Valhalla Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, Huntsville, AL
Assistant General Manager/ Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Manage a staff of 12 employees with respect to scheduling and tasking in
order to fulfill the wishes and desires of the client families
Oversee the completion of various tasks relating to cemetery and funeral
expectations
Manage employee records including pay scale and payroll, as well as
disciplinary records
By listening to the thoughts and desires of client families, organized and
executed meaningful and personalized service that brought comfort during
time of grief
Showcased writing skills by collecting and organizing a variety of personal
data as well as a compilation of names of relatives to create a well
constructed obituary that is easily read with proper grammar
Countless details and strict deadlines taught me to perform exceptionally
under pressure. These details and deadlines also instilled the ability to
prioritize as well as manage time and a staff with a variety of dynamics.
Use technical knowledge and creativity to help client families manage
details relating to the client's estate by facilitating government
benefits, financial concerns, and emotional support
2008 to February 2013
Service Corporation International
July 2011 to July 2012
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Wilmington, NC
Funeral Director/ Embalmer/ Crematory Operator
October 2008 to July 2011, July 2012 to February 2013
Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Augusta, GA
Funeral Director/ Embalmer, Crematory Operator
By listening to the thoughts and desires of client families, organized and
executed meaningful and personalized service that brought comfort during
time of grief
Showcased writing skills by collecting and organizing a variety of personal
data as well as a compilation of names of relatives to create a well
constructed obituary that is easily read with proper grammar
Countless details and strict deadlines taught me to perform exceptionally
under pressure. These details and deadlines also instilled the ability to
prioritize as well as manage time and a staff with a variety of dynamics.
Use technical knowledge and creativity to help client families manage
details relating to the client's estate by facilitating government
benefits, financial concerns, and emotional support
Clinical Duties
Using an artistic eye and scientifically proven techniques to recreate a
life like appearance while also accomplishing disinfection and preservation
through embalming
Creation and reconstruction of facial features using my vast knowledge of
gross anatomy and geometry
Preparing recently departed client for placement in casket or alternative
container for final disposition
March 2002 to October 2008
Castellaw Funeral Home, Smyrna, GA
Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Transport deceased from place of death to funeral home, embalm, dress,
cosmetize, and casket the deceased
Meet with family to arrange their loved one's funeral service, including
setting funeral service and visitation times, acquiring obituary and other
information
Conduct and oversee visitation periods to the satisfaction of the families
Conduct Funeral services and Committal Services
March 2000 to March 2002
Castellaw Funeral Home, Smyrna, GA
Apprentice Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Transport deceased from place of death to funeral home, embalm, dress,
cosmetize, and casket the deceased
Meet with family to arrange their loved one's funeral service, including
setting funeral service and visitation times, acquiring obituary and other
information
Conduct and oversee visitation periods to the satisfaction of the families
Conduct Funeral services and Committal Services
Computer Skills
I am proficient using a PC and windows operating systems such as Windows 7,
Vista and XP and Mac OS X. I have an understanding of and am proficient
with MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, as well as Mac software
including Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iPhoto, and iMovie. I have experience
in Moviemaker, Serif Movie Plus, and Easy Tribute Creator. I have gained
knowledge of networking infrastructure, as I have designed and set up small
office networks. I design advertisements and other basic marketing
stationary. I am currently enrolled at SPSU through online education
gaining a BS in Information Technology. I am a quick learner with respect
to computer software and information systems.
Licensing
Georgia
Funeral Director - 4646
Embalmer - 4238
References
Professional
Upon request.
2400 Spring Rain Drive Apt 1134 Spring, TX 77379?(912)536-
9294?*******@*****.***