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Michael Perry

@michaelperry

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I provide compassionate hospice chaplaincy and crisis support with public health insight.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead spiritual and emotional care for vulnerable communities in high-pressure, helpline-style environments—combining trauma-informed crisis response, public health education, and operations leadership to support people with dignity and confidentiality.

I’m a mission-driven hospice chaplain and spiritual care provider offering emotional, spiritual, and trauma-informed support during crisis, illness, and end-of-life transitions. I’m known for a calm presence, compassionate listening, crisis response, and honoring diverse beliefs, with clear communication and strict confidentiality.

Across public health and operations leadership roles, I’ve led community engagement and health-focused behavioral change initiatives, while also coordinating high-volume systems with strong documentation and administrative accuracy. With an MA in Social Work and certifications including FEMA disaster relief training and Red Cross CPR/basic first aid, I bring steady, compassionate support that blends spiritual care, de-escalation, and program operations to serve vulnerable communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Hospice Chaplain

Regency Southerncare Hospice

Jun 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Provided emotional, spiritual, and trauma-informed support to individuals and families during crisis, illness, and end-of-life transitions. Offered pastoral counseling with a calm, compassionate presence while honoring diverse beliefs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Pastoral Counseling Spiritual Care Crisis Response End Of Life Care Interdisciplinary Collaboration Confidentiality Active Listening De escalation

Bi-Vocational Minister

African Methodist Episcopal Church

Jun 1975 - Feb 2023 (47 years 8 months)

Served as a bi-vocational minister providing spiritual guidance, teaching, and pastoral counseling while also supporting organizational and administrative needs. Facilitated Bible studies and prayer support and helped coordinate ministry operations, events, and volunteer activities.

Pastoral Counseling Bible Teaching Crisis Response Community Outreach Volunteer coordination Public Speaking Confidentiality

Tobacco-Free Florida Director

Walton County Coalition

Jan 2007 - Jul 2009 (2 years 6 months)

Led community engagement efforts for tobacco-free public health initiatives, including outreach events and health awareness conversations. Educated diverse populations and communicated complex information in accessible, empathetic ways to support behavior change.

Public Health Education Outreach Coordination Community Engagement Advocacy Stakeholder Management Relationship Building

Associate Center Director

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Nov 2001 - Jun 2006 (4 years 7 months)

Directed daily operations through administrative coordination, documentation management, and workflow support in a high-volume environment. Managed student records and application files with accuracy and discretion while improving team communication and operational continuity.

Operations Management Administrative Support Documentation Management Microsoft Office Suite Team Coordination Student Records

Director of Fund Development

Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend

Led fundraising and donor engagement efforts for the council, combining strategic planning with operational management. Oversaw team execution to maximize revenue across individual donors, corporate sponsors, events, and community fundraising initiatives.

Fundraising Donor Engagement Strategic Planning Operational Management Team Leadership Revenue Growth Support

Assistant Program Coordinator

Orange Avenue United Tenants Association

Supported program operations through administrative tasks, program planning assistance, and strategic planning support. Managed documentation with accuracy and confidentiality and helped streamline processes to improve service delivery.

Program Operations Administrative Coordination Record Management Scheduling Email Communication Confidentiality

Disaster Relief Support Specialist

Hurricane Katrina Relief Operations

Communicated essential health, safety, and resource information to diverse communities during disaster response. Provided clear, compassionate guidance to individuals navigating trauma and health-related concerns while supporting large-scale outreach and public health information distribution.

Disaster Relief Crisis Response Cultural Sensitivity Community Outreach Resource Navigation

Center Disciplinary Officer

Turner Job Corps Center

Conducted administrative hearings for students and managed related recordkeeping responsibilities. Developed training curriculum and contributed to departmental objectives, budgets, policies, and procedures to support job readiness and compliance.

Administrative Hearings Record Management & Compliance