Shun Newbern, CFSP

Shun Newbern, CFSP Shun Newbern & Associates 6551 Warner Ave. #47 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Email address: [email protected] Contact Telephone: 562-607-5281

CURRICULUM VITAE

FUNERAL SERVICE EXPERT WITNESS Education  University of LaVerne, Garden Grove, CA BS Working toward BS in Organizational Management Completed 85 of 128 required hours as of March 2008 Present

 Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practices, Springfield, IL Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) March 2003

 San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, San Francisco, CA AA Mortuary Science October 1992

 Shelby State / Southwest C. College, Memphis, TN Transferable General Education September 1988 – 1990

Professional Experience Embalmed approximately 12,000 decedents (including major and minor Restorative Art), Funeral Profession Consultant, Certified Eye Enunciator CA Department of Consumer Affairs, Cemetery and Funeral Bureau Subject Expert Professional Case Review and Expert Witness opinion in the fields of California Funeral Service and Embalmers Law Local and National Lecturer on Following Subjects: . California Funeral and Embalmers Law . Fundamentals of Embalming Trauma and Non-Trauma . Embalming the Autopsy, Decomposed, Emaciated and Edematous Cases . Risk Management and Risk Plan of Action in Funeral Service . Perfecting Removal Techniques – Caution and Care . Embalming in the 21st Century – Higher Standards . The Embalmers Liability and Accountability

Professional Societies and Organization . Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, Inc . California Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association . California Funeral Directors Association . National Funeral Directors Association . National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association . American Society of Embalmers . Funeral Ethics Association

Occupation Rose Hill’s Memorial Park and Mortuary, Whittier, CA June 2003 – Present (serves approx. 5,500 families annually – Nation’s largest mortuary) Quality Control Embalmer Supervisor – overseeing all aspects for decedent care and preparations, training of apprentice embalmers, implement all Local, State and Federal regulations and guidelines, act as risk manager, preventive maintenance and safety liaison. I supervised activities of 32 embalmers.

Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary, Inglewood, CA March 1995 – May 2003 (served approximately 1,300 families annually) Embalming Supervisor – management of preparation operations for funeral establishment; including embalming, training of apprentices and cosmetic applications. Implemented personal property and casket inventory system. Procured removal and decedent identification procedures resulting in reduced hazards while supervising the activities of 4 embalmers, 3 non- licensed staff.

C.P. Bannon Mortuary, Oakland, CA March 1993 – March 1995 (served approximately 400 families annually) Apprentice / Intern Embalmer

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Organizational and Administration Editor, Publisher The California Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association – Los Angeles Chapter newsletter, The First Call, which gave the 55 year old organization a presences and spotlighted senior members in the funeral profession; result, increased the membership by 50% (2001 – present).

CFD&EA – Los Angeles Chapter Board Member elected the President (2003 – 2005) incorporated the non-profit organization and implemented continued education programming for membership quarterly, wrote articles on community involvement and activities locally and nationally in trade journals. Appointed Chairman of the Board (2005 – present) spearheaded business / management / loss prevention seminars for funeral establishments and acquired resources for scholarships for African – American students of mortuary science.

Editor, Publisher Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, Inc. Western Regional Newsletter, published quarterly to spotlighted embalmers in the fraternity, as well as articles to provide risk management tools to embalmers and preparation room supervisors. (2000 – Present).

END Mortuary Fraternity Board Member appointed Western Region Vice President (2000 – 2005) convener of the only Embalming Workshops and Conferences for continued education in California. Elected National President (August 2005 – February 2008) established cohesiveness as the national organization, increased revenue by 65% through re-establishing dormant chapters and increasing membership beyond racial barriers, Chairman of the Board (present). Nu Chapter, END, Education and Scholarship Chairman developed creative ways to raise chapter revenue and membership for 50 year old chapter with workshops, seminars and banquets. Spearhead scholarship programs for needy students for Cypress College, Cypress, CA and American River College, Sacramento, CA by secure over $20,000 in donations from various venders and corporations annually (1999 – Present).

Department of Mortuary Science Advisory Board, Cypress College organized seminar for resume development and interview preparation for students; in addition to co-chaired Job Fair Committee (2007) active member and representative for Rose Hill’s Mortuary (2005 – Present) Member.

Convener of Leadership Summit which served as an institute to train new leaders and officers to be more effective and productive for END Mortuary Fraternity. The summit later spearheads a speaker’s bureau that highlights extraordinary profession speakers (2005-2008).

License Obtained

Embalmer March 1995 Funeral Director June 2002 Cemetery Manager October 2002 Crematory Manager October 2002 Notary December 2003

Consultant Consultant: Steward – Pearce Mortuary, Long Beach, CA on Funeral Service Law, clarity of fiduciary relationships in reference to Health and Safety Codes (May 2003 – present)

Consultant: Los Angeles Islamic Mortuary of Orange County, Westminster, Ca on organizing a new funeral establishment, Health and Safety Codes, OSHA compliance, preparation room design (March, April and May 2005)

Consultant: Long Beach Colonial Mortuary, Long Beach, CA on OSHA compliance, embalming room ventilation, Business Practices, Embalmers Law (September 1997, January 1999, June 2002)

Consultant/Reviewer: Law Offices of Doug Meyer, Woodland Hills, CA for plaintiff on standard procedures with Coroner offices, understanding the stages of decomposition, advantages of embalming, risk action plans for embalmers (July 2003)

Consultant/Reviewer: Faith Chapel Mortuary, Long Beach, Ca on organization a new funeral establishment, meeting needs of multi-national community, FTC Funeral Rule, DCA Law relating to General Price List, Casket Price List, all relatable contracts (June 2003)

Consultant: Cline & Associates, Kenneth R. Wright, Esq., Glendale, Ca for defendant on standard removal procedures, risk management plans, understand the stages of decomposition, refrigeration verses embalming decedents (June 1999)

Recent Scholarly Presentations Felder, A.S. and Newbern, S. “The A, B, C’s of Funeral Service – Understanding the Role of the Funeral Director“ (4 hour conference for Living Gospel Church, Community Day, Los Angeles, CA – April 6, 2008)

Newbern, S. “California Embalmers Law Review” (Full day conference for students and license applicants, Huntington Beach, CA – April 5, 2008)

Newbern, S. “California Embalmers Law Review” (Full day conference for students and license applicants, San Diego County Funeral Directors Association, San Diego, CA – March 8, 2008)

Newbern, S. “California Embalmers Law Review” (Full day conference for students and license applicants, Cypress, CA – January 26, 2008)

Newbern, S. “The American Way of Death” (Major plenary 2 – day workshop at POLY- Tech, University of California for the Guangzhou Providence of China for funeral directors with an interpreter, Pomona, CA – November 3 – 4, 2007)

Newbern, S. “Post Treatments for the Autopsy and Tissue Harvest Case” (Plenary presentation for Rose Hills Mortuary Embalming Staff, Whittier, CA – October 24, 2007)

Newbern, S. “California Embalmers Law Review” (Full day conference for students and license applicants, Cypress, CA – October 13, 2007)

Newbern, S. “California Embalmers Law Review” (Full day conference for students and license applicants, Whittier, CA – June 12, 2007)

Newbern, S. “California Embalmers Law Review” (Full day conference for students and license applicants – California Funeral Directors Association – Los Angeles Chapter, Los Angeles, CA – April 4, 2007)

Newbern, S. and Mott, RN, BSN, Michelle “You must Wash Your Hands – Hand Hygiene in the Workplace” (Seminar presentation for California Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association Spring Seminar, Los Angeles, March 15, 2007)

Newbern, S. “Effective Discipline Pointers in Leadership” (Seminar presentation for Rose Hills Mortuary staff, Whittier, CA – April 24, 2006)

Newbern, S and Felder, A.S “Accountability and Liability of the Embalmer: The Missing Ingredient” (Workshop Presentation for Epsilon Nu Delta – Western Region Embalming Conference, Rose Hills Mortuary, Whittier, CA – May 5, 2006)

Newbern, S. and Felder, A.S. “Pre and Post Treatments for the Autopsy Case: Traumatic and Non-traumatic” (Workshop Presentation for Epsilon Nu Delta – Western Region Embalming Conference, Rose Hills Mortuary, Whittier, CA – May 5, 2006) Newbern, S. “Embalming Skills for Every Embalmer” (Plenary presentation for Epsilon Nu Delta – Nu Chapter, San Diego, CA – January 21, 2005)

Newbern, S. “Embalming and Treating the Emaciated Decedent” (Workshop presentation for Epsilon Nu Delta – Western Region Embalming Conference, Hollywood Forever Mortuary, Los Angeles, CA – March 30, 2005)

Newbern, S. and Thomason, J.B. “Restorative Art – The Key to the Open Casket Viewing” (Workshop Presentation for Cypress College of Mortuary Science, Cypress, CA – May 27, 2005)

Newbern, S. “Establishing a Standard of Excellence in the Removal Procedure – Risk Action Plans” (Plenary seminar for Epsilon Nu Delta, National Osiris, Chicago, Il – February 15, 2003)

Newbern, S. “Funeral Director and Clergy Relations” (Seminar presentation for Saints of Value Ministries, Ministers Conference, Norwalk, CA – October 12, 2003)

Newbern, S. “Are you Embalming or Fluid Shooting” (Seminar presentation for the California Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association State Convention, Sacramento, CA – June 15, 2002)

Newbern, S. “Embalming the Emaciated Remains” (Workshop presentation for National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association National Convention, New Orleans, LA - August 8, 2001)

Published Articles and Papers Newbern, S. (2008) Appropriate and Applaudable Casketing Techniques, The Mortician Journal, an Trade Journal and website for funeral directors, 2, 5-7

Newbern, S. (2006) Funeral Ethics 101: The Season of Change, The First Call Newsletter, 1, 4

Newbern, S. (2005) Treating Decubitus Ulcers, The First Call Newsletter, 2, 3-4

Newbern, S. (2004) Preservation and Odor Control of Decubitus Ulcers, YB News- Trade Journal for Funeral Directors, November 2004

Newbern, S. (2004) Public Relations – Your Neighborhood and Your Mortuary, American Funeral Director- Publication for Funeral Directors, 4, 56, 64

Newbern, S. (2003) Connecting with the Community, END Western Regional Newsletter, 5, 2

Newbern, S. (2003) Mastering the Code of Ethics Part IV – Perfecting Domestic and International Shipping of Remains, END Western Regional Newsletter, 4, 3-6

Newbern, S. (2002) Bloodborne Pathogens and OSHA Standards for Today, The Artery, 3-4

Newbern, S. (2002) Mastering the Code of Ethics Part III – Embalming and Treating the Contagious Case, END Western Regional Newsletter, 2, 5-9 Newbern, S. (2002) Mastering the Code of Ethics Part II – Proper Hygiene in the Workplace, END Western Regional Newsletter, 3, 3-6

Newbern, S. (2001) Establishing a Standard of Excellence in the Removal Procedure, A Practical Manual (self published)

Newbern, S. (2000) Final Words – The Eulogy, Southern Funeral Director – trade publication for Funeral Directors, 3, 34-36

Newbern, S. (2001) Mastering the Code of Ethics Part I – Perfect Casketing Techniques for the Mortician, END Western Regional Newsletter, 1, 5-7

Newbern, S. (2000) Microorganisms, Your Enemy, END Western Regional Newsletter, 3, 3-4

Other Community Interest Ordained Minister of the Gospel, 1986

Television Producer – (2003 – Present), Champions in Motion –Public Access Television for Long Beach Community Television produced more than 100, thirty minute programs with community leaders, guest with various interest and sharing motivating messages in a contemporary style that impacts young adults. (Program airs on 10 stations in the California counties of Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Cruz and Solano) Shun Newbern, CFSP 6551 Warner Ave. #47 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 [email protected] Phone: 562-607-5281

FEE SHEET

Let’s talk about the case! I am delighted to confidentially discuss the general circumstances of the case, or my experience and qualifications at no charge. Please understand that I accept only a limited number of cases so that I might devote the necessary time that best benefits your client.

Should you choose to retain my services for examination time is billed at $180.00 per hour for services including, but not limited to, review, research and analysis: reports, conferences, site visitation and survey where appropriate together with a review of all Discovery materials and any other materials deemed necessary to reach and render an opinion in the subject litigation. A minimum, non- refundable advance retainer fee of $1,500.00 is required. Initial work will be charged against the retainer. Incidental expenses are billed for actual costs with appropriate receipt documentation.

Experience has shown that the typical case takes 15 – 24 hours, excluding travel and Court time. It is understood that I am retained solely by the attorney/ attorney’s firm (client) and no relationship exists between the attorney’s client and me. The attorney/attorney firm is solely responsible for fee payment.

Client is responsible for common carrier travel arrangements and actual expenses. Travel fees are billed at $60.00 per hour. No fees will be advanced by this office. A complete service agreement / contract will be submitted upon acceptance of service detailing the fees charged for opinion, deposition and / or trial.