Katrina Grubbs
Eddyville
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive experience at Kentucky State Penitentiary, adept in procedure development and strategic planning. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency and productivity, achieving significant improvements in inmate monitoring and team building. Skilled in crisis intervention and policy enforcement, consistently driving organizational excellence and compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Procedures Specialist 1
Kentucky State Penitentiary
12.2021 - Current
- Developing and implementing processes, procedures, or methods to improve efficiency and productivity in a specific area
- Ensuring that all regulations are followed and reporting any violations to management.
- Conducting audits of current processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Developing or modifying policies, procedures, and protocols for new or existing problems.
Offender Information Specialist
Kentucky State Penitentiary
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviewed inmate's disciplinary reports, sentence components, debits, and credits.
- Maintained inmate records by documenting system changes and revisions.
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high organizational service.
- Communicated with County and State agencies daily, and closely collaborated with Probation and Parole.
Correctional Officer
Kentucky State Penitentiary
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Conducted fundraisers and donation events.
General Manager
Buzzard Rock Marina
04.2004 - 02.2017
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Correctional Officer
Kentucky State Penitentiary
11.2006 - 05.2008
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Southern New Hampshire
Manchester, NH07-2025
BBA - Business
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2015
Associate of Science -
Midcontinent University
Mayfield, KY05-2012
Skills
- Workflow Analysis
- Procedure development
- Business process reengineering
- Corrective action planning
- Leadership and team building
- Advertising and marketing
- Sales
- Surveillance
- Inmate monitoring
- Policy enforcement
- Crisis intervention training
- Strategic planning and organization
- Self-defense tactics
Timeline
Procedures Specialist 1
Kentucky State Penitentiary
12.2021 - Current
Offender Information Specialist
Kentucky State Penitentiary
06.2021 - 12.2021
Correctional Officer
Kentucky State Penitentiary
02.2017 - 06.2021
Correctional Officer
Kentucky State Penitentiary
11.2006 - 05.2008
General Manager
Buzzard Rock Marina
04.2004 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Southern New Hampshire
BBA - Business
University of The Cumberlands
Associate of Science -
Midcontinent University
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