1. ______ MICHAEL R. JOHNSON, CFSP _________________________________
www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljohnsonfd Cambridge City, Indiana 47327 (317) 550-7866 michaeljohnsonfd@gmail.com
Summary
Funeral Home Executive
12 Years’ Exemplary Record, Servicing 160 Calls a Year, while
Ensuring State of the Art Practices and Compliance
► Achieved highest average revenue per call in company for 105 funeral homes, GARDEN VIEW
► Increased volume 20%, GARDEN VIEW
► Increased visibility, promoted marketing, and built strong relationships with community
leaders, GARDEN VIEW. SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL. THE ALDERWOODS GROUP
Areas of Expertise ____________________________________________________________
● Management ● Bookkeeping ● Organization
● Financial Analysis ● Interpersonal Relations ● Employee Training
● Funeral Practices ● Industry Trends ● Ethical Practices
● Educational Instruction ● Negotiations ● Financial Planning
● Computer Applications: record keeping, online guest books, and electronic obituaries
● Preparation: Embalming, Cosmetics, Reconstruction, Dressing, and Casketing
● Green burials, cremation, preparation, and ship out of remains
● Handling all arrangements from removal of remains through final disposition
● Merchandise: caskets, cemetery lots, outer burial containers, monuments, and cremation products
“Michael Johnson is a true leader in the funeral profession. He possesses
keen political instincts and high moral character. He is a member of the
‘choice few’ category whom I would recommend.”
–Todd W. Van Beck, Director of Continuing Education, JOHN A. GUPTON COLLEGE
Professional Experience ___________________________________________________
Manager 2012-Present
GARDEN VIEW FUNERAL HOME, STONEMOR PARTNERS, Muncie, Indiana
• Develop Continuing Education Programs at STONEMOR UNIVERSITY
• Serve as Instructor for STONEMOR UNIVERSITY, Continuing Education for Indiana
• Achieved highest average revenue per call in Company for 105 Homes
• Increased volume 20%
Funeral Director / Embalmer 2004 - 2012
SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas
THE ALDERWOODS GROUP, Toronto, Ontario
• Managed arrangement conferences; arranged personalized funerals, memorial services and
visitations; assisted with obituary notice wording; provided aftercare services, grief
counseling and support
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2. • Filed for permits and certificates in compliance with policies, laws and regulations;
maintained comprehensive documentation of expenses, purchases, and services rendered;
assisted survivors with insurance, notifications, and other paperwork
• Increased visibility, promoted marketing, and built strong relationships with community
leaders, clergy, and organizations
• Negotiated contracts for prearranged funeral services
Education, Certifications, and Licensure ___________________________
AS, Mortuary Science
MID-AMERICA COLLEGE OF FUNERAL SERVICE, Jeffersonville, Indiana 2004
Certifications
• Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE
PRACTICE
• Fellow, BRITISH INSTITUTE OF EMBALMERS
• Certificate for Passing National Board of Funeral Service Examination, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
OF FUNERAL SERVICE EXAMINING BOARDS
Licenses
• Funeral Director/Embalmer: Indiana, 2006; Kentucky, 2008; Michigan, 2009
• Indiana Life Insurance since 2007
• Indiana Notary Public since 2006
Continuing Education and Specialized Training
• Earn 20-40 CEUs every year
• Attend National, Indiana, and Kentucky Funeral Conventions
Community Service __________________________________________________________
● Church Presenter / Camp Treasurer, GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL 2014-Present
● Senior Advisory Board Member, MORRISON WOODS HEALTH CAMPUS,
Muncie, Indiana 2012-Present
● Member, BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, Greenfield, Indiana 2004-Present
● President, MID-AMERICAN COLLEGE OF FUNERAL SERVICE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION,
Jeffersonville, Indiana 2004 – 2010
Professional Affiliations ____________________________________________________
● ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE PRACTITIONERS since 2008
● NATIONAL, INDIANA, and KENTUCKY FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION since 2008
● BRITISH INSTITUTE OF EMBALMERS since 2006
Honors ______________________________________________________________________________
● Who’s Who among Business Professionals, 2007
● Who’s Who among Students in Colleges and Universities, 1989
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