Innovative Business Consulting

                                                         JADEN FOWLKES

• Social & Interpersonal Skills: Expert in fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Adept at leading teams, fostering collaboration, and improving group performance.
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions under pressure.
• Time Management & Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing circumstances.

J. Fowlkes Consulting LLC/Millennial Mortician Podcast  — Owner/CEO- Podcast Host

February 2022 – Present

• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with local funeral homes, driving a 25% increase in business profitability through operational improvements and innovative embalming techniques.
• Creating a platform for industry professionals, which contributed to a 15% rise in collaborations and interviews on the podcast.
• Developing and conducting workshops on funeral service management and regulatory compliance, improving client compliance rates by 30%.
• Reducing client preparation times by 20% through the implementation of advanced embalming techniques.
• Increasing podcast listenership by 20% through strategic social media campaigns, enhancing brand awareness.
• Producing and Hosting over 25 podcast episodes, growing an engaged audience of 50+ monthly listeners by spotlighting leadership trends in modern funeral services.

J.T. Fisher Funeral Services — Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice
February 2022 – Present

• Orchestrating funeral services from preparation to execution, managing logistics, guiding the team, and supporting families to ensure a dignified and respectful ceremony.
• Successfully guiding and collaborating with a team to deliver exceptional funeral services, ensuring compassionate care, professionalism, and attention to detail for grieving families.
• Collaborating closely with senior directors to enhance my organizational and operational management expertise, building a strong foundation for my future as a licensed funeral director.
• Leading compliance initiatives, achieving 100% adherence to regulatory requirements and driving a 15% increase in operational efficiency.

Fitchett Mann Funeral Home, South Norfolk — Funeral Attendant/Intern
November 2020 – August 2022

• Guided over 50 families through funeral arrangements, leading to a 25% increase in family satisfaction and service referrals.
• Assisted in the logistical execution of 40+ memorial services, improving operational flow and reducing service delays by 15%.
• Developed a grief support protocol that increased the rate of returning clientele by 20%.

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia — Bachelor of Science in Leadership
September 2024 – Present
Anticipating Graduation: December 2026

Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake, Virginia — Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science
September 2022 – Present
Anticipating Graduation: December 2025 - GPA: 2.8

Grassfield High School, Chesapeake, Virginia — High School Diploma
August 2018 – June 2022

• SGA Senator, ODU Finance Committee, ODU, September 2024 - Present
• J.T. Fisher Annual Bookbag Drive Volunteer, 2022- Present
• 2nd Place, Global Student Entrepreneurship Award