Joel Wagness Email & Phone Number

Loma Linda, Ca, Us

Provides technical and administrative support to the ADRA Program Finance team that works on government and private grants to fund ADRA's projects all around the world relating to health, education, livelihoods, emergency response, etc. Responsibilities include working with ADRA country offices all over the world to create detailed budgets for project proposals, assist in the financial management of government and private grants, manage multiple grant pipelines, produce risk assessments, process funds requests, prepare forecast reporting and donor reports, audit support, etc.- Worked on and budgeted a total of $123,791,934 in funding with $83,263,621 of that being awarded or in progress- Worked on over 16 different government proposals for USAID, BHA, etc. in 10 different countries covering 9 different sectors and have been the budget lead on 12 of those proposals

Capturing photographs and videos of international development projects for ADRA Connections trips all over the world, especially in South & Central American countries. As well as other video editing projects for ADRA Connections and ADRA International.

Responsibilities of leading volunteer groups in primarily South & Central American countries to complete international development projects in conjunction with ADRA country offices. Tasked with coordinating travel logistics, project details, and capturing photographs and videos of ADRA Connections trips.

Tasked with answering phones remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic where there were an abundant amount of donor calls. Assisted the Donor Relations team with gathering and communicating sensitive information quickly and was a part of the larger goal to provide relief and emergency supplies internationally.

Roseville, California, United States

- Helped coordinate, organize, and transport thousands of pieces of medical, surgical, and dental equipment to ship oversees to hospitals and clinics in Zambia, Liberia, Micronesia, Mexico, etc. - Filmed and photographed large medical and dental mission trips in Zambia, Jamaica, Mexico, etc. - Worked to transport, load, and unload numerous truckloads of food and PPE to more than 10 Adventist Health hospitals and their communities throughout California.

Sacramento, California, United States

Worked to set up multiple online software systems through TechSoup such as Microsoft and Google for Non-Profits, QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Wix, etc. Provide ongoing tech admin services. Built websites for partner entities: Bienestar is Well-Being (food distribution network in California) and Global Health Exchange (medical and dental equipment supplier to underserved communities worldwide).

Walla Walla, Washington, United States

In charge of maintaining financial health and using Intuit QuickBooks to record daily financial transactions, deposit checks, make payments, generate financial reports, reconcile accounts, and cash flow planning. As well as long-term planning by creating 5-year financial projections, updating pitch decks, assisting in the company valuation process, and working with investors in this small, fast-paced tech startup.

Walla Walla, Wa

Working to produce videos, pictures, social media content, website design, etc. for Innov8 Ag Solutions, who is partnered with Microsoft to enable growers to make informed on and off-farm management decisions based on data analytics, machine learning, and AI-based insights.

Walla Walla University

In charge of uniting over 20 on-campus clubs and departments to work together and collaborate on projects that serve our community and world more efficiently.

Walla Walla University

Responsibilities include making promotional, event recap, and informative videos for the Center for Humanitarian Engagement at Walla Walla University. As the single videographer, I’m in charge of all the video projects.

Walla Walla, Wa

Responsibilities of filming and taking pictures of on and off campus events such as sporting events, worship programs, club events, etc. (as well as training other members on the team) for Walla Walla University’s Marketing Department.

Silver Spring, Maryland

Worked on the ADRA Connections team to facilitate and organize short-term mission trips all around the world, helped film & edit numerous, much-needed videos and learned how an international NGO operates.

Walla Walla University

Both in charge of and part of a team of seven student filmmakers who produce diverse, high-quality, short films each week to promote both Associated Students of Walla Walla University and Walla Walla University.

Grizzly Flats, Ca

In charge of 5-10 boys each week between the ages of 8 and 15. Helping them experience camp to the fullest, make friends, and learn about Jesus.

Northern California

Mainly during the summers, I have contributed and filmed 10+ weddings. Responsibilities include everything from setting up lights to filming b-roll to editing in post-production.

Walla Walla University

In charge of a team of six students who work together to create, advertise, and share media, school-wide announcements, posters, and clothing/gear to promote both ASWWU and WWU.

Grizzly Flats, Ca

In charge of 5-10 boys each week between the ages of 8 and 16. Responsibilities of caring for and maintaining the horses, barn, and wagons; teaching arena and barn classes, and learning to ride myself.

College Place, Wa

Responsibilities of helping with set-up and the production of local shoots, providing ideas and input on video projects, and learning animation/ effects for video at a media branding agency.

Walla Walla University

Part of a team of seven student filmmakers who produce diverse, high-quality, short films each week to promote both Associated Students of Walla Walla University and Walla Walla University.

Walla Walla University

Both in charge of and part of a team of eight students who work to create, advertise, and share media, school-wide announcements, posters, and clothing/gear to promote both Associated Students of Walla Walla University and Walla Walla University.

Grizzly Flats, Ca

In charge of 5- 10 boys each week between the ages of 8 and 16. Responsibilities of caring for and maintaining the horses, barn, and wagons; teaching arena and barn classes, and learning to ride myself.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, It Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Minor, Film & Tv Production

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Association President 2014- 2015 Class Sergeant-at-Arms 2013- 2014 Student Association Officer-at-Large.