Katrina Perry
Joelton,TN
Summary
Visionary leader with a proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in a significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
Open Doors of Kane County
Nashville , Tennessee
11.2017 - Current
- Develop and implement reentry programs in accordance with state and federal regulations, coordinate with stakeholders including parole officers and employment agencies to facilitate the reentry process and develop and implement strategies to raise awareness about the reentry program in the community
- Search funding for reentry program through grants donations and other sources
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to guide the startup from conception to operational success.
Senior Community Resource Guide
Firsthand
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Link individuals to appropriate community resources to address a wide range of needs (e.g., housing, transportation, financial support)
- Ensure continued engagement by following up with individuals to monitor their progress and well-being
- Provide care coordination to ensure seamless access to necessary services and support
- Collaborate with local organizations to address barriers such as finances, housing, and transportation to improve overall well-being
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-2027
Some College (No Degree) - TN Community Health Worker
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Collaboration
- Adaptable
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Resourceful
- Empathy
- Critical thinking
- Client Relations
- Problem Solving
- Program development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Resource coordination
- Board reporting
- Policy advocacy
- Ethics and integrity
- Strategic planning
- Policies and procedures development
- Partnership building
- Goal setting
- Team building
- Risk management
- Performance benchmarking
- Defining company vision
- Crisis communication
Certification
- TN Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
- TN Domestic Violence Specialist
- TN Notary Public
- MRT Moral Recognition Therapy Group Facilitator
Professional Development
- Motivational interviewing
- Emotional Intelligence
- Mental health first aid
- WRAP
- LEAD Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
Leadership Experience
- Secretary Board of Kane County Community Prearrest Diversion
- NSLS- National Society of Leadership and Success
- NASW-TN Tennessee State University
Affiliations
- Volunteer -Isaish 117
Timeline
Senior Community Resource Guide
Firsthand
10.2022 - 03.2025
Founder
Open Doors of Kane County
11.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Tennessee State University
Some College (No Degree) - TN Community Health Worker
Vanderbilt University