Thomas Becker
Taree,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Funeral Arranger experienced in grief counseling and event planning. Expertise in coordinating all aspects of funeral services, including scheduling, budgeting, and providing support to grieving families. Strong organizational abilities and empathetic communication skills facilitate knowledgeable guidance on cultural and religious burial practices, while maintaining professionalism under emotional circumstances.
Versatile carpenter with several years of experience on various construction sites, including several new home developments. Completes tasks on time and with little guidance. Successful at guaranteeing client satisfaction through meticulous and long-lasting work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Funeral Arranger / Conductor
Becker Family Funerals
Taree
01.2017 - 03.2025
- Consulted with families of deceased to make funeral arrangements and comforted family members during arrangement meetings.
- Prepared detailed contracts outlining costs associated with funerals and other related services.
- Assisted with the selection of caskets, urns, burial vaults, flowers, clothing and other items needed for a service or memorial.
- Provided guidance to families on available options for burials, cremations and memorial services.
- Coordinated logistics with cemetery personnel regarding grave sites, crypts and mausoleums.
- Drafted obituaries to be published in newspapers as requested by families.
- Worked with vendors such as florists, musicians and others who may provide additional services at funerals or memorials.
- Ensured all documents were completed accurately prior to submitting them to the appropriate agencies.
- Attended seminars or training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry trends or best practices.
- Facilitated communication between staff members involved in planning a funeral or memorial service.
- Completed and filed all necessary legal documentation quickly and accurately.
- Removed deceased from place of death and transported to funeral home.
- Attended and conducted funerals in a personal, warm, and caring manner while displaying professional courtesy to all those in attendance.
Carpenter Apprentice
Sorenson & Caldon Builders
Taree
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
- Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
- Read blueprints or drawings for information on specific construction projects.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to standards of quality and accuracy in dimensions.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Transported tools and supplies from one job site to another using company vehicle.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Attended carpentry training seminars to stay up-to-date on industry trends.
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
Builders retail assistant
Builders Bargain Center
Taree
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Greeted customers upon entry to the store and provided a positive shopping experience.
- Assisted customers with product selection, answered queries and provided advice.
- Maintained stock levels by replenishing shelves, tidying displays and organizing merchandise.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock control.
- Provided excellent customer service by attending to customer needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted in setting up promotional displays, signage and window displays.
- Organized storeroom items neatly on shelves according to size, color or type of item.
- Restocked shelves with new merchandise when required.
- Ensured cleanliness of the retail area including dusting surfaces, vacuuming floors and cleaning windows.
Education
Diploma of Carpentry - Carpentry
TAFE
Tuncurry, NSW02-2016
High School Diploma -
St Clares Catholic High School
Taree, NSW11-2011
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Creativity and Innovation
- Funeral planning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Marketing and promotion
- Compassionate communication
- Knowledge of Firehawk Funeral Program
- Carpentry and building skills
- Time management efficiency
- Great hand-to-mind coordination
- High work ethics
- Determination in completing all tasks with quality
- Safety conscious work ethics
Affiliations
- I love to cook and have made it my passion. Whilst I like to entertain, I especially enjoy cooking and providing a taste sensation for my most immediate family. Fishing is my other first choice.
Certification
- I achieved my carpenters license in 2017. I have a current full drivers license, boat license and motorcycle license.
Personal details
- My biggest assets are 1/ My very supportive family who have always provided me with encouragement, warmth & security and a place to thrive. 2/ A desire to achieve great results in every aspect of my work and personal life, knowing that what I do will affect others in a positive way.
Timeline
Funeral Arranger / Conductor
Becker Family Funerals
01.2017 - 03.2025
Carpenter Apprentice
Sorenson & Caldon Builders
01.2012 - 12.2016
Builders retail assistant
Builders Bargain Center
01.2008 - 02.2010
- I achieved my carpenters license in 2017. I have a current full drivers license, boat license and motorcycle license.
Diploma of Carpentry - Carpentry
TAFE
High School Diploma -
St Clares Catholic High School
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