Barry A. Watson
Conway
Summary
Dynamic manager and co-owner at Watson Funeral Services, recognized for exceptional customer service and team leadership. Successfully established trust with grieving families while ensuring a professional environment. Leveraged decision-making skills to implement effective practices, enhancing service quality and employee motivation in a sensitive industry.
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/ Co Owner
Watson Funeral Services & Crematory LLC
01.2007 - Current
- Always putting Families First when providing services when families are going through a difficult time in there life.
- Managed and motivate employees to be passionate and caring in work.
- Lead by example.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Assisted in the preparation of bodies for visitation or burial, adhering to strict standards of care.
- Established trust among clients by consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining sensitivity towards their needs.
- Ensuring a welcoming environment for grieving families.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
Board Member
SCFDA - Served on the Board of the S.C.F.D.A.
06.2019 - 06.2025
- Worked hand in hand with other board members, which also were licensed Funeral Directors and or Licensed Embalmers from across the state of SC.
- Developed and implemented laws, getting them through the legislative process to become law to help protect all Funeral Directors & Embalmers, Funeral Homes and the families we serve all across this great state of SC.
- Always working to improve ways to make the working environment for Funeral Directors & Embalmers a better place to work and.
- Worked along side with the S.C.M.A. with getting laws through the legislative process.
Funeral Director / Embalmer Part Time Employment
McAlister F.H. and Carolina F.H.
01.2000 - 08.2006
- Assisted in the preparation of bodies for visitation or burial, adhering to strict standards of care.
- Established trust among clients by consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining sensitivity towards their needs.
- Ensuring a welcoming environment for grieving families.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
Sgt With South Carolina State Trooper
Department of Public Safety - SCHP
02.1984 - 06.1997
- Exercised sound judgment under high-pressure situations, making critical decisions that protected lives and property.
- Promoted positive image of the department by maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions with the public.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting thorough traffic stops and identifying potential criminal activity.
Education
No Degree - Certified SC State Trooper
SC Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC05-1984
Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science
Britton's Neck High School
Britton's Neck, SC09-1978
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science
Atlanta, GA09-1978
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Board Member
SCFDA - Served on the Board of the S.C.F.D.A.
06.2019 - 06.2025
Manager/ Co Owner
Watson Funeral Services & Crematory LLC
01.2007 - Current
Funeral Director / Embalmer Part Time Employment
McAlister F.H. and Carolina F.H.
01.2000 - 08.2006
Sgt With South Carolina State Trooper
Department of Public Safety - SCHP
02.1984 - 06.1997
No Degree - Certified SC State Trooper
SC Criminal Justice Academy
Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science
Britton's Neck High School
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science
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