Ashia Brooke Kolodziej ashiakolodziej@yahoo.
com
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OBJECTIVE Experienced and accomplished business manager seeking a position in an organization,
requiring strong interpersonal, technical, and professional skills and offering potential for
responsibility, development, and advancement.
EDUCATION Feb. 2019 – Present Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science
Sept. 2007 – Sept. 2008 Worsham College of Mortuary Science Wheeling, IL
Associate of Applied Science Degree, September 2008
Completed 42 Curriculum hours heavy in Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, Anatomy 1 & 2,
Microbiology and Pathology
Completed 38 Curriculum hours including: Business Law, Accounting, Management, Psychology
and Sociology
Practical experience included embalming 20 cases, some autopsied, at:
Robert J. Stein Institute of Forensic Medicine,
Office of the Cook County Medical Examiner, Chicago, IL
June 2005 – May 2007 Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL
Completed prerequisite requirements in Mortuary Science for Illinois licensure
August 2004 – June 2005
General Studies
Completed 16 hours of advanced science including Anatomy & Physiology 1& 2, Chemistry and
Microbiology
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Sept. 2019 – Present United States Postal Service Streator, IL
Rural Mail Carrier
Duties include, but not limited to:
· Delivers mail, packages and parcels in a correct and timely manner as well as manage
routes and delivery paths.
· Keeping detailed records of attempted or missed deliveries.
· Obtaining signatures for certified, registered and delivery confirmations.
August 2011 – Present Kolodziej Farms LaSalle, IL
Accounting/ Bookkeeper
Duties include, but not limited to:
· Records information such as production, farm management practices and prepares
financial and operational reports.
· Evaluates financial statements and makes budget proposals.
· Enforces safety regulations and interprets policies.
May 2018 – Sept. 2019 Illinois Valley Community Hospital Peru, IL
Patient Access/Registration Clerk
Duties include, but not limited to:
· Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, while answering or
referring inquiries.
· Directs patients by maintaining employee and department directories and giving
instructions.
· Maintains security and patient confidentiality by following procedures, monitoring
logbooks and issuing visitor badges.
· Patient registration and admitting ER Registration while scheduling and performing pre-
certification and financial counseling.
September 2012-October 2016 Curves International LaSalle, IL
Franchise Owner
Duties include, but not limited to:
· Performed regular maintenance and inspections of gym equipment for proper operation
as directed by the manufacturer, resulting in increased customer safety and extension of
the equipment’s useful life.
· Coached and handled client service personnel and supervised gym functions to make
certain client satisfactions, operating effectiveness, and compliance with the franchise
procedures.
· Prepared monthly reports and ensured completion of all financial objectives and goals.
August 2009-May 2011 Hurst Funeral Home LaSalle, IL
Licensed Funeral Director
Duties include, but not limited to:
· Monitored and controlled all equipment utilized for embalming operations including
instrumentation, pumps and valves.
· Conducted all daily funeral home operations including recruiting and training of staff,
merchandise purchasing and pricing, inventory management and finances.
· Acquired pre-need clients through seminars, direct marketing and referrals. Provided pre-
need consultations to educate clients on available resources and determined future needs.
August 2008-August 2009 Winterrowd-Hagi Funeral Home Streator, IL
Apprentice Funeral Director
Duties include, but not limited to:
· Oversaw the preparation of remains, coordinated burials and cremations and completed
legal documentation.
· Met with families of deceased to discuss funeral service requests, disposition of remains
and cost, coordination with clergy, and provided availability to families as a resource for
questions and support.
· Established relationships with vendors to provide additional services to meet client needs,
including flowers, catering and cemeteries.
