Milestones

My road in life has been direct.
First, I went to community college and worked a lot.
Then, I transferred to Fullerton.
I worked for the Social Security Administration for 25 years, took an early retirement.
I have worked at the cemetery for 21 years.

Education

High School
Graduate
Sociology
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor
Unknown
Riverside City College

Career

Pre-Need Planning Consultant

I help families with cemetery and funeral arrangements, and get people to make their final arrangements.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Science
Helping People

Day to Day

I work for a combination cemetery and funeral home. I help pre-plan cemetery and funeral plans. I also make funeral arrangements.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for high school students

I recommend a strong will to help those in need of funeral services.

Recommended Education

My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:

graduate
Graduate
Sociology
undergrad
Bachelor
Unknown

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Parents:

"My parents discouraged college and did not want me to go."

Challenges I Overcame

First-Generation College Student

Interviewed By

Hannah

at CSUF