Stephanie Burnett
Rantoul
Summary
Highly analytical and detail-oriented human services leader with 15+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public assistance and community services. Proven history of successfully serving as a full-line supervisor, managing complex organizational operations, and driving efficiency through effective policy interpretation and implementation. Seeking to leverage expertise in workflow coordination, staff development, and ensuring the accurate delivery of public assistance services as the Assistant FCRC Administrator.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Executive Director
Not On My Watch (NOMW) Non-Profit
08.2016 - Current
- Serves as Assistant Executive Director in the administrative and programmatic management of a local non-profit focused on youth and family programming.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives to raise awareness about the organization''s services and programs.
- Directly oversees the implementation of diverse community-wide programming, including financial literacy, job training workshops, entrepreneurship development, and specialized enrichment activities.
- Developed and executed life skills and mentoring curricula, providing hands-on instruction to participants while ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission to support well-being.
- Responsible for financial reporting, grant management and payroll/payables.
- Enhanced organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and community engagement.
Director of MTW
Housing Authority of Champaign County (HACC)
01.2020 - 10.2025
- Served as Director and full-line supervisor for a team of 5 professional staff, providing guidance, conducting performance reviews, and administering coaching and disciplinary actions.
- Achieved three promotions within 5 years, demonstrating progressively responsible administrative experience and increased capacity to manage complex departmental functions.
- Conducted regularly scheduled staff meetings to discuss, interpret, and implement new HUD and local policies and procedures, maintaining 100% adherence and audit compliance.
- Spearheaded the departmental mission to achieve family self-sufficiency by designing and implementing specialized workshops and trainings in education, job training, and financial literacy for participants.
- Successfully planned and implemented special management assignment projects and provided high-level oversight for all case management and referral linkage activities, utilizing sound social casework methods.
- Coordinated workflow and reporting systems for the department, including developing comprehensive reports for executive leadership and HUD on program utilization and outcomes.
- Developed and maintained community relations with several local agencies to strengthen referral pathways and increase client access to external resources.
- Developed and implemented strategic housing policies to enhance community engagement and support services.
Program Manager
Project Success of Vermilion County
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Provided administrative oversight and program facilitation across three school sites, coordinating workflow and resource allocation for seamless service delivery.
- Supervised and trained a large, fluid staff (8 during the school year, 12-15 during the summer).
- Ensured rigorous adherence to all policies, procedures, and grant requirements, leading to multiple successful outside evaluations and a consistent 'highly rated' program status.
- Managed all fiscal operations, including maintaining the program budget and, due to proven administrative skills, provided support for agency-wide payroll and payables in the Executive Director’s absence.
- Conducted staff meetings and developed ongoing training modules for front-line staff; was subsequently requested to conduct agency-wide technical training based on program success.
- Responsible for compiling and submitting all required reporting and compliance documents to grantors and local board.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05-2006
Skills
- Full-Line Supervision (15 Years)
- Policy Interpretation & Adherence
- Workflow & Operations Coordination
- Innovative Program Development & Grant Management
- Social Casework Methods & Referral Linkage
- Staff Training & Technical Assistance
- Community Relations Development
- Budget Oversight
- Talent Management & Development
Affiliations
- Board Member, CCRPC Community Action Board – Focused on assessing community needs and oversight of programs designed to reduce poverty and promote self-sufficiency.
- Board Member, Ludlow School Board of Education – Provided strategic and fiscal oversight for the district, engaging in policy development and budget approval processes.
- Urbana Rotary Member – Active participant in local service projects and community development initiatives.
- Youth Director & Primary Sunday School Teacher, New Free Will Baptist Church – Developed and implemented educational and recreational programming for youth and managed volunteer staff.
Certification
- Supervision and Management, Nan McKay - March 2021
- Self Sufficiency Service Coordination, Nan McKay - May 2021
Timeline
Director of MTW
Housing Authority of Champaign County (HACC)
01.2020 - 10.2025
Assistant Executive Director
Not On My Watch (NOMW) Non-Profit
08.2016 - Current
Program Manager
Project Success of Vermilion County
02.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology
Cornell University
Awards
- 2022 HACC Leader of the Year
- 2023 Central Illinois Business Magazine Forty Under 40 Recipient