Kathy Dolson
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Compassionate and relational professional with 38 years of full-time ministry experience. Known for exceptional listening skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust quickly. Brings a joyful, supportive presence, and a strong commitment to serving others with dignity and care. Seeking a part-time, weekday role focused on relational support and community care.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Bridges Internat'l Team Leader
Cru
Knoxville, TN
07.2020 - Current
- Mentor international students and help them grow personally and spirtually.
- Coordinated outreach events to engage new international students.
- Implemented training materials for staff and student development.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Co-Led team meetings to plan and lead team meetings, plan semester student meetings and events.
- Coordinated volunteer opportunities for those in local churches.
- Facilitated prayer groups and spiritual discussions among students regularly.
- Collaborated with campus staff to promote Cru's mission and values effectively.
- Continued established partnerships with local churches and other religious institutions to further expand ministry reach.
- Provided pastoral care and counseling support to students in need of assistance.
- Facilitated retreats, conferences, and special events to promote student faith development.
- Organized weekly small group Bible studies on campus.
Lake Hart Stint coach
Cru
Orlando, FL
07.2006 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with leadership to identify areas for program improvement and innovation.
- Provided feedback to other coaches on performance and development opportunities.
- Mentored, coached and cared for Cru staff participating in the program from all over the world.
- Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals for their future.
Campus Minister
Cru
Pullman, Washington
08.1996 - 06.2006
- Provided mentorship, Bible studies and guidance to students in helping them grow personally and spiritually.
- Implemented curriculum for discipleship programs tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with campus staff to promote Cru's mission and values effectively.
- Provided pastoral care and counseling support to students in need of assistance.
- Attended regional conferences to help me grow personally, spiritually and professionally.
- Organized weekly small group Bible studies on campus.
- Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with students to discuss personal issues and spiritual matters.
Campus Minister
Cru
Corvallis, Oregon
07.1988 - 07.1996
- Collaborated with campus staff to promote Cru's mission and values effectively.
- Provided pastoral care and counseling support to students in need of assistance.
- Organized weekly small group Bible studies on campus.
- Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with students to discuss personal issues and spiritual matters.
Education
Certificate - Pre-marital Counseling/coaching
SYMBIS
Seattle, Washington06-2026
Certificate - Biblical Studies
Institute of Biblical Studies
Orlando, FL07-2024
Certificate - Marriage Mentorship
D.A.R.E. Marriage Mentoring
01-2010
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-1988
Certificates - Coaching And Mentoring
Various Coaches Trainings
Orlando, FLSkills
- Overseeing daily activities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Pastoral care
- Organized
Custom Section 1
- I am a wife, mother of four and grandmother of five. I love being with people and enjoy having fun!
Timeline
Bridges Internat'l Team Leader
Cru
07.2020 - Current
Lake Hart Stint coach
Cru
07.2006 - 06.2020
Campus Minister
Cru
08.1996 - 06.2006
Campus Minister
Cru
07.1988 - 07.1996
Certificate - Pre-marital Counseling/coaching
SYMBIS
Certificate - Biblical Studies
Institute of Biblical Studies
Certificate - Marriage Mentorship
D.A.R.E. Marriage Mentoring
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
California State University, Sacramento
Certificates - Coaching And Mentoring
Various Coaches Trainings