Michelle Haidl
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Experienced management professional with a proven track record of innovation and leadership. Strong organizational skills and quick adaptability to changing environments. Skilled in fostering relationships and working effectively within diverse teams to achieve organizational goals. Maintains a positive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Criminal Investigator/ (A) Office Manager
Calhoun County
10.2022 - Current
- Provide oversight for all administrative functions in the Public Defender’s office
- Collaborate with management team to establish/change office policies and procedures
- Responsible for supervising and directing assignments, schedules, trainings, development, and disciplinary matters of all support staff
- Manage and execute new programs, tools, support systems to best meet the needs of staff in the performance their duties
- Develop and oversee case tracking systems for mandated grant funding reporting compliance
- Assist in planning and providing oversight for all major projects - networking with external stakeholders
- Serve as the office HR Liaison/hiring manager
- Assist the Public Defender with budget management and oversee supply purchases
Criminal Investigator/ Public Defender
Calhoun County
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Participated and facilitated the operational start-up process of the investigative unit
- Assisted with the development of policy and procedures for investigator processes
- Performed criminal investigations in support of criminal defense work and provided written analysis reports of findings
- Networked with outside entities, provided process service, requested various records
- Founding member/chair of the SouthWest Michigan Investigators Group
Probation Agent
Michigan Department of Corrections
05.2011 - 12.2016
- Served as a professional liaison between MDOC and 37th Circuit Court
- Managed a specialized caseload of 40-70 offenders daily with 100% perfect audits
- Conducted background investigations and wrote pre-sentence investigative (PSI) reports
- Collaborated with court officials, prosecutors, law enforcement, and treatment providers to ensure offender success
Classification Director
Michigan Department of Corrections
12.2010 - 05.2011
- Orientated/interviewed all new offenders to ensure they met their RGC recommendations
- Assigned offenders to assignments based on facility and their RGC needs - processed offender monthly payroll
- Participated with security screenings and supervision classification reviews
Corrections Officer/Sergeant
Michigan Department of Corrections
08.1998 - 12.2010
- Provided direct supervision for the safety and security of the facility and the protection of the public
- Served as a first line supervisor responsible to setup shift, process payroll, and leave requests for a shift compliment of 50 –60 officers
- Conducted facility compliance audits and maintained compliance with OSHA/MIOSHA standards
- Performed duties as an adjunct instructor, range officer, and harassment counselor
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MIMaster of Arts - Leadership - Public Services
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MIBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MIAssociate in Science - Corrections
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MICertificate of Completion - Corrections
Demarse Correctional Academy
Lansing, MICertificate of Completion - Corrections
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MISkills
- Report Writing
- Investigative Analysis
- Strong Communication
- Record Management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Interviewing
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Operations management
Additional Experience
OWNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER | CENTRE HUB, JUVENILE REGISTER | ST. JOSEPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | WILLSUB
Certification
- Private Investigator License (State of Michigan)
- CPL Certified (Exempt)
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation
- Criminal Defense Investigation (Michigan Council of Professional Investigators, Inc)
- Food Manager Certification (Calhoun County)
Affiliations
- West Michigan Investigator Group for Public Defender Investigators - Founding Member/Chair
- Woman’s Coop – Fund Development Marketing and Communications – Board Member
Timeline
Managing Criminal Investigator/ (A) Office Manager
Calhoun County
10.2022 - Current
Criminal Investigator/ Public Defender
Calhoun County
09.2019 - 09.2022
Probation Agent
Michigan Department of Corrections
05.2011 - 12.2016
Classification Director
Michigan Department of Corrections
12.2010 - 05.2011
Corrections Officer/Sergeant
Michigan Department of Corrections
08.1998 - 12.2010
Master of Arts - Leadership - Public Services
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Siena Heights University
Associate in Science - Corrections
Kellogg Community College
Certificate of Completion - Corrections
Demarse Correctional Academy
Certificate of Completion - Corrections
Kellogg Community College
Master of Arts - Leadership - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Siena Heights University
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