Kristin Knecht
Jacksonville
Summary
Dedicated office worker with years of experience in victim centered care, skilled in scheduling, calendar management, and maintaining confidential records. Successfully coordinated resources and developed tailored safety plans, enhancing client support as the first point of contact. Proven ability to collaborate with multiple departments and community services, ensuring victims receive essential assistance, benefits, and information they need.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Advocate
Hubbard House
Jacksonville, FL
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Provided crisis intervention support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Coordinated access to resources, including legal assistance and counseling services.
- Assisted clients in developing safety plans tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted follow-up assessments to ensure ongoing client support and well-being.
- Maintained confidential records and utilized Excel program to track victim reimbursement and compensation
Victim Specialist
State Attorney’s Office
Jacksonville, FL
06.1998 - 09.2025
- Provided emotional support to victims throughout legal processes.
- Assisted in developing safety plans tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and community resources for victim assistance.
- Delivered information on victims' rights and available services.
- Handled attorneys’ calendars and scheduled all meetings.
- First point of contact for all victims, ensuring they had the information to navigate the legal proceedings.
- I took 16 years off during this time to raise my son.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Managing calendars
- Scheduling all meetings/appointments
- First point of contact for all victims
- Maintained and updated confidential records
- Verified victim information for reimbursement and compensation
- Ensured office staff had what they needed to operate efficiently
- Computer proficiency
References
Kelli Shobe
Division Chief of Circuit Court
(904)608-0845 kshobe@coj.net
Patrick Dussinger
Chief Executive Officer of Strada Services
(904)323-9309 pdussinger@stradaservices.com
Timeline
Victim Advocate
Hubbard House
02.2026 - 07.2026
Victim Specialist
State Attorney’s Office
06.1998 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida State University