NATALIE DIXON-WILLIAMS
City,FL
Summary
Dedicated and mission-driven re-entry professional with a proven record of building strong community and employer partnerships to support successful transition and workforce placement for returning citizens. Over 18 years of progressive experience with the Florida Department of Corrections, beginning in institutional security and advancing through classification, release coordination, and regional re-entry program management. Recognized statewide leader, speaker, and collaborator skilled in employer engagement, workforce development, and strengthening public-private partnerships. Committed to advancing FDC’s mission by expanding sustainable employment pathways and improving re-entry outcomes across Region IV.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Release Officer / Classification Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
- Managed classification review, sentence structure verification, release planning, and coordinated essential documentation and community referrals.
- Conducted case management interviews, progress reviews, and program eligibility screenings while ensuring compliance with laws, rules, and institutional safety protocols.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
- Maintained secure and orderly operation of assigned housing and work areas, responding to incidents, ensuring accountability, and enforcing safety and security procedures.
Correctional Services Consultant / Region IV Community Transition Specialist
Florida Department of Corrections – Martin CI / Region IV
- Current
- Serve as the primary outward-facing representative for Region IV re-entry initiatives, building and sustaining partnerships with employers, workforce boards, and community agencies to support second-chance hiring.
- Develop and deliver presentations at Chamber of Commerce events, employer roundtables, civic organizations, and re-entry conferences to promote the skilled labor talent within FDC institutions.
- Coordinate directly with institutional leadership, program teams, Career Development Specialists, and industry training staff to align employment opportunities with vocational certifications and training programs behind the fence.
- Advise employers on onboarding strategies, bonding programs, tax incentives, and supportive work environments for returning citizens.
- Regularly invited as a keynote speaker and facilitator for institutional graduations, job fairs, leadership gatherings, and transitional workshops due to demonstrated expertise and positive rapport with incarcerated populations.
- Track employment outcomes and performance metrics to inform reporting and statewide strategic alignment for re-entry initiatives.
Education
Master of Public Administration - MPA
Barry University
Miami, FLBachelor - Political Science
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Re-Entry Program Development & Leadership
- Employer & Community Partnership Engagement
- Workforce Development & Job Placement Strategies
- Public Speaking & Stakeholder Relations
- Staff Training, Coaching & Mentorship
- Policy Interpretation & Operational Compliance
- Case Management & Release Coordination
- Performance analysis
- Collaborative leadership in diverse settings
Certification
- FFCM Contract Management Certification – State of Florida
- Florida Department of Corrections General Techniques Instructor
- Florida Notary Public
- PREA, Incident Command System, and Security/Policy Compliance Trained
- Recipient, First FFCE Statewide Leadership Award
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Army Veteran — Demonstrated discipline, teamwork, and leadership under mission-focused environments.
Timeline
Release Officer / Classification Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
Correctional Services Consultant / Region IV Community Transition Specialist
Florida Department of Corrections – Martin CI / Region IV
- Current
Master of Public Administration - MPA
Barry University
Bachelor - Political Science
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN