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CALLIE THOMPSON DIETZ

Montgomery,Alabama

Summary

Resourceful court administrator possessing outstanding leadership, prioritization, multitasking and planning abilities. Systematic and methodical professional offering 50 years of hands-on experience handling numerous administrative duties and tasks at the national, state and local levels. Commended and recognized for teamwork approach and building collaborations. Noted as the first female in the nation to serve as Administrator for two state court systems and the first female administrative director of the AL court system.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordinator

Alabama Judicial Learning Center-State Law Library
Montgomery, AL
09.2022 - Current
  • I began volunteering as a docent at the State Law Library in June 2022, conducting tours of the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building for visitors and school groups.
  • In September 2022, I began working part-time on the development and implementation of a plan for a Judicial Learning Center in Alabama. This center will feature interactive displays and activities tailored for various age groups to foster learning about the government, specifically the judicial branch, and civics education.
  • I conducted research on judicial learning centers nationwide, consulting with coordinators to gather insights on project development and funding. Collaborated with the Alabama Building Commission to determine necessary adjustments for the designated space and to plan further development steps. I created a project proposal and established two committees of stakeholders to ensure ongoing communication and support from both the building occupants and state court judges. Presently, I am collaborating with a national company to define the project's scope, including budget, display types, and a timeline, in preparation for a final proposal. This proposal will facilitate the selection of an architectural firm and a general contractor to construct the center. Additionally, I am reviewing available grants and actively seeking funding sources to accelerate the project.

Consultant and Grant/Proposal Writer

Court Consulting Services-NCSC
Denver, CO
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • I held a part-time consulting position, collaborating with courts nationwide on a range of issues that required technical assistance. In coordination with NCSC staff and court professionals, I developed strategies to tackle these challenges. Whenever necessary, I also crafted written proposals to secure grant funding for projects or NCSC initiatives.

NACM Conference Education Planner

Institute for Court Management-NCSC
Williamsburg, VA
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • The part-time consulting role with NCSC involved developing and coordinating two annual conferences for the National Association of Court Management. Responsibilities included assisting in proposal development and submission to gather workshops and keynote speakers. Deliverables encompassed agenda creation, speaker engagement and negotiation, and collaboration with the Development and Education Committees, as well as the Board of Directors, in theme development and budgeting. Additionally, the role required the development and periodic updating of quarterly reports for granters, in coordination with association staff on conference sponsorship and logistics. On-site staffing for Midyear and Annual Conferences was also expected.

State Court Administrator

Administrative Office of the Courts
Olympia, Washington
07.2012 - 01.2019
  • Appointed by the Supreme Court of Washington and selected by a panel of judicial officers and court administrators, I served as the state court administrator for the judiciary. My responsibilities include overseeing the administrative support for trial and appellate courts within a highly decentralized system.
  • I lead the staff at the Administrative Office of the Courts, ensuring alignment with the strategic plans of the Washington State judiciary. My duties also encompass preparing biennial judicial budgets, monitoring the budgetary process, distributing legislature-appropriated funds to the courts, and conducting research to publicize best practices and evidence-based data. I estimated judicial needs, staffing, and caseloads across all 39 counties and for over 450 judges.
  • As a liaison, I facilitated communication between the judiciary and the legislature for budget and court-related bills, as well as between the judiciary and executive branch agencies, including the Governor and cabinet members.
  • I ensured education and training to all court system officials and personnel, promoting the highest standards of professional development.
  • My role included implementing modern case management systems at all court levels and serving on IT Steering Committees to oversee these implementations.
  • I handled public and media inquiries, develop and publish resources for court officials and personnel, and assisted with various issues and problems.
  • As a liaison with the Washington State Bar and numerous stakeholder committees, I maintained court services and fostered data collaboration efforts for efficient reporting and information flow.
  • Additionally, I represent the Chief Justice and the judiciary on over 100 commissions, committees, boards, and task forces.

Administrative Director of Courts

Administrative Office of Courts
Montgomery, Alabama
01.2007 - 04.2012
  • Appointed by Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, I served as the first female administrative director of the Alabama Court System.
  • My responsibilities included overseeing the administrative support services and functions of the trial courts within a unified court system. I lead and directed the staff at the Administrative Office of Courts, ensuring that our efforts and objectives align with the goals of the Alabama judiciary, which includes over 2,400 officials and staff.
  • I prepared the annual state judicial budgets, maintained compliance, and managed the distribution of funds appropriated by the legislature to the courts, including fiscal records for all 41 judicial circuits, process vendor invoices, and travel claims for court officials and personnel.
  • I provided data analysis and disseminated annual caseload studies to courts, executive and legislative branches of government, national agencies, and the public.
  • I acted as a liaison between the judiciary and legislature for the development and passage of bills and the annual budget. I also served as a liaison between the judiciary and the Governor and cabinet members.
  • My role included recruiting, training, and evaluating court personnel, as well as providing education and training for all elected and appointed officials and personnel in the court system to ensure the highest quality of professional development.
  • I maintained a comprehensive database of all court records and responded to inquiries from the public and media. I developed and published bench books, handbooks, and manuals for court officials and personnel, assist judges, court administrators, and clerks with jury management issues, and serve as a liaison with the Alabama State Bar and its numerous committees.
  • I ensured legal research for judicial officers and agencies, develop contracts, certifications, and funding sources for special projects or consultants required by state and local courts, assist in securing grants, develop a broad range of alternative sentencing options, and implement technology solutions to advance the court system's efficiency.

Director, Alabama Judicial College & Family Courts Divisions

AOC
Montgomery, Alabama
08.2001 - 01.2007
  • I supervised all facets of the Alabama Judicial College, including the development and management of seven court sections.
  • My responsibilities included guiding the establishment of family courts across Alabama's judicial circuits through training, discussions with officials, and legislative negotiations for implementation and funding.
  • I managed the coordination of all Court Referral Officers (CROs) in Alabama, handling contract negotiations, policy oversight, on-site monitoring, and ensuring community satisfaction. Additionally, I managed all Court Referral Education Programs, collaborating with 28 non-profit agencies statewide to deliver curricula for alcohol and drug offenders, catering to both adults and juveniles in English and Spanish. My role required active involvement in the certification of CROs and instructors, as well as continuing education programs.
  • I supervised Judicial Volunteer Programs that engage citizen volunteers to mediate small claims and juvenile court issues, which includes managing training and funding negotiations for local coordinators and volunteers.
  • I oversaw the Court Improvement Project and the certification of Guardians ad Litem for dependency cases, maintaining a roster of certified GALs for judges, and collaborating with the Department of Human Resources, appellate and juvenile court judges to minimize the duration and number of children in foster care.
  • I managed the Access and Visitation Program, employing local mediators to help divorcing or unmarried parents develop parenting plans. This included creating training programs for mediators, as well as resources for parents and children, contracting with local entities to support supervised visitation programs, and aiding non-custodial parents. I worked with initiatives aimed at supporting incarcerated parents and the Fatherhood Initiative.
  • Furthermore, I coordinated all Juvenile Probation Officers and support staff, which included formulating policies and procedures, conducting training, certification, and compiling best practices manuals.

Director, Alabama Judicial College

AOC
Montgomery, Alabama
10.1995 - 08.2001
  • I managed the supervision, administration, and operations of the Alabama Judicial College, including staff and volunteers. My role involved direct collaboration with the Administrative Director of Courts and the Chief Justice to organize judicial education.
  • I was tasked with researching and securing conference speakers, negotiating contracts, and managing expense documentation. Additionally, I conducted pre and post-conference sessions for faculty and staff, focusing on identifying areas of concern, academic requirements, and staff productivity. I also organized periodic, independent evaluations of the Judicial College's educational programs.
  • As part of my duties, I served as a speaker or faculty member at conferences and coordinated all aspects of video training, which includes creating educational materials, reviewing materials distributed nationally, and providing them to officials.
  • I handled all procedures and requests for out-of-state travel within the Unified Judicial System and collaborated with the education committees of various judicial and court support associations to devise comprehensive educational methods and materials.
  • My responsibilities included identifying training needs and developing curricula, materials, agendas, and speakers to meet those needs.
  • I maintained records of continuing education credits for all officials and staff, wrote grants, and report on special training events. I coordinated training efforts with other AOC divisions and committee meetings within the judicial system.
  • I was responsible for the judicial assignment of judges, processing recusal forms from judges who are unable to preside over certain cases or require temporary assistance, and arranging for retired judges or others to take on these cases.

Assistant Director, Municipal Court Operations Division and State Coordinator, Court Referral Programs

AOC
Montgomery, Alabama
06.1985 - 02.1993
  • I was tasked with coordinating and overseeing 25 Court Referral Programs throughout the state, including data collection, adherence to program compliance standards, establishing minimum standards, and formulating statewide policies and procedures for the execution of these programs.
  • I developed the necessary forms for gathering data on the programs and the defendants referred to them, and established uniform guidelines for the educational components of the Court Referral Programs.
  • I initiated the Level II Court Referral Program, the Court Referral Officer Program, and revised the curriculum, standards, and training for Level I Programs.
  • I offered technical support to all Directors, instructors, and CROs for improved administration and financial management, as well as addressing issues identified during program evaluations.
  • I managed the Instructor and CRO Certification Programs for all prospective educators and CROs, which included organizing agendas, formats, forms, evaluations, correspondence, and faculty. I conducted annual In-Service Training Programs for all staff members.
  • I created and updated individual certification records for all Level I and II instructors and CROs.
  • I assisted the MC Division Director in working with and educating municipal court judges and clerks about the court referral program and services offered by AOC.
  • I lead training sessions for the Unified Judicial System regarding the utilization of Court Referral Programs, ensuring compliance with Section 12-23 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, and the Mandatory Drug Treatment Act of 1990.
  • I managed the financial aspects and contracts of the Court Referral Officer Trust Fund.
  • I established reciprocal agreements with all Southeastern states and collaborate with legislators, law enforcement, and planning committees on substance abuse issues.

Alcohol Abuse Prevention Coordinator & Special Projects Officer; Editor of 'Awareness' Newsletter

Alabama Department of Mental Health & Mental Retardation
05.1980 - 06.1985
  • I was in charge of planning and coordinating a variety of prevention activities with community programs throughout the state, which included monitoring contracts, evaluating services, and collecting data.
  • I also managed special projects for the Division, such as organizing and executing the annual Alabama School of Alcohol and Drug Studies for over 300 people from many state and local agencies.
  • My role included assisting in the coordination of prevention-related activities with organizations like the Department of Education, Department of Public Health, Office of Highway and Traffic Safety, Administrative Office of Courts, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, and the Alabama PTA.
  • I supported advocacy groups such as MADD and SADD by writing grants for special projects and served as a clearinghouse for maintaining and distributing files and pamphlets.
  • I wrote and managed the printing and distribution of the monthly newsletter 'Awareness' to over 10,000 individuals nationwide.
  • I coordinated the Alcohol Abuse Media Campaign and acted as the Regional Coordinator for Youth and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Conferences across four states.

Director of Community Relations

The Friary
Gulf Breeze, Florida
10.1978 - 05.1980
  • I was in charge of organizing and presenting all mass media and marketing initiatives for both the Friary on the Shore and the Friary Hospital's substance abuse treatment programs.
  • I conducted research and developed materials for didactic groups within each program and facilitated three such groups weekly.
  • I designed layouts for all pamphlets and educational materials for the facilities.
  • I authored an educational column addressing alcoholism, drug abuse, and various emotional disorders, which was published weekly in thirty newspapers across Northwest Florida and South Alabama. I created and maintained a weekly column featuring biographies of Friary alumni. Furthermore, I established contracts with television, radio, newspapers, and other media outlets for publicity and spearheaded volunteer efforts for the programs.

Executive Director

Regional Alcoholism Council for Cherokee, Etowah and Dekalb Counties, Inc.
Gadsden, Alabama
12.1974 - 10.1978
  • I managed the administration of a public, non-profit agency across a tri-county area, encompassing the central office and three satellite offices.
  • I coordinated all public relations efforts across various media platforms. I created an educational column on alcoholism that was featured weekly in North Alabama newspapers and produced five weekly radio programs on the same topic.
  • I developed and organized materials for the DWI Counterattack Program, collaborating with district and municipal judges and training instructors.
  • I oversaw the coordination of all Board of Directors' activities, including meetings and training sessions.
  • My supervisory role extended to seven employees and eight DWI instructors and assistants.
  • Additionally, I secured a grant from the National Council on Alcoholism to develop an Alcohol Education Curriculum for high school driver's education.

Education

Master of Public Administration -

Auburn University
Auburn
06-1983

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
01-1978

Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health Technology

Gadsden State Junior College
Gadsden, AL
06-1973

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Budget Administration
  • Court Procedures
  • Information Management
  • Policy writing
  • Staff Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Project Management
  • Program Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Personable and Approachable
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Performance Improvement
  • Contract Administration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Decision-Making
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

Coordinator

Alabama Judicial Learning Center-State Law Library
09.2022 - Current

Consultant and Grant/Proposal Writer

Court Consulting Services-NCSC
09.2021 - 06.2022

NACM Conference Education Planner

Institute for Court Management-NCSC
01.2019 - 09.2021

State Court Administrator

Administrative Office of the Courts
07.2012 - 01.2019

Administrative Director of Courts

Administrative Office of Courts
01.2007 - 04.2012

Director, Alabama Judicial College & Family Courts Divisions

AOC
08.2001 - 01.2007

Director, Alabama Judicial College

AOC
10.1995 - 08.2001

Assistant Director, Municipal Court Operations Division and State Coordinator, Court Referral Programs

AOC
06.1985 - 02.1993

Alcohol Abuse Prevention Coordinator & Special Projects Officer; Editor of 'Awareness' Newsletter

Alabama Department of Mental Health & Mental Retardation
05.1980 - 06.1985

Director of Community Relations

The Friary
10.1978 - 05.1980

Executive Director

Regional Alcoholism Council for Cherokee, Etowah and Dekalb Counties, Inc.
12.1974 - 10.1978

Master of Public Administration -

Auburn University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology

Jacksonville State University

Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health Technology

Gadsden State Junior College

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