Chapin & Russell Associates

Resource Management Services (RMS) in Peoria, IL, has been offering tailored human resource solutions for over 25 years to enhance employee performance. Recognizing the importance of maximizing employee potential, RMS collaborates with more than 90 businesses in Central Illinois to improve workforce efficiency. With a focus on six core services, RMS aims to support organizations in every stage of the employee lifecycle. From employment testing to outplacement services, RMS assists companies in selecting, developing, and retaining top talent while addressing workplace conflicts and enhancing overall productivity. The Employee Assistance Programs provided by RMS cater to over 32,000 individuals, offering support in areas such as counseling, coaching, and employee training. With a commitment to optimizing employee performance, RMS strives to be a valuable partner in achieving organizational success. Generated from the website content

Melanie’s affiliations include: The American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association, the Illinois Counseling Association (past president) the Illinois Association for Adult Development and Aging (past president), and the West Central Illinois Professional Counselors Association Chapter of ICA. She was an On-Site Team Member for the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs. In 2011 Melanie received the ICA Robert J. Nejedlo Distinguished Leadership Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership in a number of roles within chapters, divisions, state, regional, national, and/or international professional counseling organizations. In 2003 she received the C. A. Michelman Award for outstanding service and for making significant contributions toward raising professional counseling standards. A colleague shared that Melanie “has left a legacy in every arena in which she has participated by leaving it better off than when she arrived.” This service has been and is near and dear to her. Melanie is President of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Counseling Association Foundation. In 2005 she led a dedicated team to establish the Foundation. This capstone in her professional contributions took an extraordinary amount of time and effort. The Foundation awards professional development, research and social issues grants. In 2007, the Melanie E. Rawlins Research Grant was named in her honor. Please visit w