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Dorinda Tatum Peterson

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Passionate and experienced professional with a strong background in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities across a variety of roles. Proven success in program management, direct support, life skills coaching, and family advocacy. Known for delivering person-centered services that promote independence, inclusion, and meaningful opportunities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Staff Disability

The Pelta's
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in training daily life skills to individuals enabling their smooth integration into the independent living environment.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on clients procedures and practices enabling their smooth integration into the workplace environment.
  • Attended training sessions to stay updated on procedures and services.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by organizing and maintaining community access through socialization.
  • Provide daily documentation to track progress towards goals, and ensure effective communication among care staff.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Project Director

DnA Skills 4 Life, LLC
01.2020 - Current
  • Directed project design functions, developed proposals and conversed with customers and funders.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination throughout all stages of the projects.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined key milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous enhancement for individuals living with cognitive disabilities.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed innovative life skills training programs for individuals with disabilities.

Project Manager

Rocket Science Human Resources
03.2020 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated activities between multiple projects for Employment Specialists and Job Coaches.
  • Ensured that all elements of the program are intergraded.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Provided interview coaching for individuals with disabilities.
  • Specialized in assisting citizens to learn and accurately carry out job tasks.

Instructor

Dekalb CSB
04.2017 - 01.2020
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices for individuals with cognitive disability.
  • Increased individuals motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate individuals living with a disability.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched individuals educational experience beyond the classroom setting.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.

Lead Organizer

Georgians for Alternative to the Death Penalty
05.2014 - 01.2017
  • Mobilized diverse membership base initiatives for historically unrepresented populations.
  • Supported people with less fortunate circumstances to actively be involved in community service.
  • Participated in trainings and other experiential learning opportunities to better support citizens in coalitions.
  • Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.

Staff Director

Veneons
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for daily operations in retail clothing including payroll, financial management and staff supervision.
  • Performed profit increases by leveraging market knowledge and natural leadership talents.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve profitability.

Director of Community Service

Acorns
02.2000 - 08.2005
  • Collected input from diverse individuals and formed cohesive opinion positions.
  • Performed canvassing activities to increase funds.
  • Supported local residents to organize multiple watch groups across inner city communities in the city.

Event Coordinator

Tom Joyner Black Family Reunion
05.1998 - 04.1999
  • Organized event logistics, such as scheduling and budget management.
  • Assessed organization planning services and costs.
  • Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.

Education

Political Science - African American Studies

Knoxville College
10.1989

Henry Grady High School -

Henry Grady High School
06.1984

Skills

  • Employment Specialist
  • Life Skills Coach
  • Job Skills Coach
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Positive Attitude
  • Guest Relations
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Problem resolution

Certification

  • ACRE Certified

Timeline

Support Staff Disability

The Pelta's
01.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Rocket Science Human Resources
03.2020 - 03.2023

Project Director

DnA Skills 4 Life, LLC
01.2020 - Current

Instructor

Dekalb CSB
04.2017 - 01.2020

Lead Organizer

Georgians for Alternative to the Death Penalty
05.2014 - 01.2017

Staff Director

Veneons
01.2007 - 01.2010

Director of Community Service

Acorns
02.2000 - 08.2005

Event Coordinator

Tom Joyner Black Family Reunion
05.1998 - 04.1999

Political Science - African American Studies

Knoxville College

Henry Grady High School -

Henry Grady High School

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