Emma Hellerud
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Recent Mortuary Science graduate with clinical rotation experience at Kozlak-Radulovich Funeral Chapel and Gill Brothers Funeral and Cremation Services. Gained hands-on experience in embalming, restorative art, arrangement conferences, decedent transport, and grief support. Known for compassionate communication, attention to detail, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and care. Proficient in OSHA compliance and funeral service regulations. Actively pursuing licensure as a Funeral Director with a strong commitment to serving families with dignity and empathy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Assistant
Wright Funeral Home
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Greeted funeral guests and coordinated seating.
- Prepared facilities for funeral visitations and memorial services, arranging chairs and flower arrangements and setting up sign-in books and memorial cards.
- Provided administrative support to funeral home staff.
- Drove company vehicles to transport remains or families to services.
Funeral Assistant
Fredrikson-Ganje
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisting in non-licensed duties such as funeral visitations, office procedures, attending arrangements, and periodic vehicle and building maintenance.
- Addressed all client questions and requests for information relating to funeral services.
Cashier
Scheels
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts, and provided change.
Shelf Stocker
Valley General
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Organized shelves and displays, removed damaged or expired merchandise, and replenished and rotated stock.
- Answered customer questions about specific merchandise availability and offered to replenish empty shelves immediately from warehouse stock.
- Updated products with new pricing or temporary promotion signs to increase sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mortuary Science
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN06-2025
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Funeral service management
- Service arrangement
- Transportation logistics
- Body preparation
- Casket preparation
Timeline
Funeral Assistant
Wright Funeral Home
05.2024 - 08.2024
Funeral Assistant
Fredrikson-Ganje
05.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier
Scheels
06.2021 - 08.2022
Shelf Stocker
Valley General
08.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mortuary Science
University of Minnesota