jarod Terrell

As a multifaceted professional, I bring a unique blend of creativity, leadership, and innovation to every endeavor. With experience managing complex operations as a cemetery manager, overseeing both grounds and office teams, I excel in fostering collaboration and efficiency. I also spearhead entrepreneurial ventures, including sustainable burial solutions and cutting-edge cemetery technologies, reflecting my commitment to blending tradition with innovation.

Beyond operations, I’m a passionate creator, crafting engaging content for my MMA-focused YouTube channel, hosting the Cemetery Tales podcast, and developing a poetry album, "Love and Poetry." I thrive in dynamic environments where my strategic thinking, creativity, and people-first approach drive success.

Key Strengths: Project management, innovative problem-solving, team leadership, creative content creation, and entrepreneurial vision.

I am a dynamic professional with a diverse background in operations management, entrepreneurship, and creative content creation. As a cemetery manager, I lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee operations at Mount Hope and Riverside cemeteries, and drive the adoption of innovative systems like INFOR for streamlined management. My leadership extends to developing staff appreciation programs and fostering a positive, collaborative work culture.

As an entrepreneur, I have launched ventures in sustainable burial solutions, cemetery technologies, and end-of-life consultations, focusing on blending innovation with compassion. My projects include creating scalable technologies for the death care industry and exploring eco-friendly practices to reshape traditional methods.

Beyond operations, I leverage my creativity to produce engaging content, including hosting a podcast (Cemetery Tales), managing a YouTube channel (SnipTalksMMA), and developing artistic projects like a poetry album ("Love and Poetry"). My work reflects a commitment to innovation, storytelling, and meaningful impact across all endeavors.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Western Governors University (WGU)
• Certified Crematory Operator License
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certifications: 100, 200, 300, 700, 800
• Additional expertise in operational management, team leadership, and system implementation (e.g., INFOR).