Melanie Stormer

• Lead workforce operations for a 10-county district with 50 employees across multiple departments and locations.
• Oversee all human resources functions including hiring, onboarding, employee relations, coaching, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, scheduling, and professional development.
• Supervise and mentor five managers while supporting leadership development and employee accountability initiatives.
• Develop and implement operational policies, workforce strategies, and organizational improvement initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement and change management efforts designed to improve workplace culture, communication, and team effectiveness.
• Manage budgeting, staffing allocation, and organizational planning to support operational efficiency and long-term workforce goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders to align organizational priorities and strengthen service delivery.

• Delivered professional development training and organizational coaching for employees, managers, and leadership teams across multiple states.
• Designed and facilitated virtual and in-person training programs focused on communication, leadership, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Assisted organizations with implementation of change initiatives and workforce development strategies.
• Developed curriculum and training materials to support employee learning and operational consistency.
• Partnered with leadership teams to strengthen staff performance, collaboration, and workplace communication.

• Supervised employees and interns while providing coaching, mentorship, and ongoing performance feedback.
• Conducted employee evaluations and supported staff development through individualized coaching and training initiatives.
• Developed and implemented quarterly in-house employee training programs.
• Assisted with policy development, procedural updates, and organizational compliance initiatives.
• Collaborated with leadership and community stakeholders to improve organizational effectiveness and employee support systems.

• Supervised specialty program staff and provided ongoing employee coaching, leadership support, and performance management.

• Designed and delivered statewide employee training and professional development programs.
• Assisted organizational leaders with workforce development, policy implementation, and operational improvement initiatives in 3 Judicial Circuits that covered multiple counties in both urban and rural areas.
• Conducted organizational assessments and provided recommendations to improve employee performance and service delivery.
• Customized coaching and development programs to address organizational and workforce needs.

• Responsible for development and implementation of all department security and operational standards.
• Directly supervised all adult and juvenile probation officers and administrative staff.
• Worked with staff to ensure all practices were consistent with federal and state laws, state standards, and state regulations, as well as relevant case law.
• Developed partnerships and worked collaboratively with all members of the justice system and all stakeholders.
• Completed annual budget proposals and presented them to the County Board.
• Co-authored grant application resulting in a four-year $250,000 federal grant for the implementation of a collaborative sex offender supervision program serving all nine counties within the 4th Judicial Circuit.
• Completed routine budget and quarterly data reports for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority as required by all grant fiscal agents.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Sex Offender Management Program and adherence to federal laws and grant requirements.
• Ensured department compliance with all criminal investigations, probation violation evidence and hearings, as well as investigations for the Court.

• Managed a caseload of 211 adult probationers.
• Monitored court ordered conditions and completed investigations for the court.
• Acted as family liaison for Communities in Partnership Program
• Developed and implemented the Juvenile Intensive Extended Day Program which included early risk assessment and effective case planning for each participant.
• Facilitated life skills and cognitive behavioral programs with high-risk youth.
• Provided structured supervision through collaborative community supervision.
• Monitored court ordered conditions and completed thorough and accurate reports for the court.

● Developed and implemented site-based mentoring within the Taylorville School District and acted as site supervisor.
● Matched adult mentors with youth in individual mentoring program.
● Supervised one case manager.
● Coordinated and conducted fundraising events that collected more than $25,000 for Christian County programs.