Joel R. Putnam Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

- Translated the vision, knowledge, and personal relationships of organization’s founders into durable infrastructure that can last past their tenure, and raised over $300,000 to support it- Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed six interns and 20+ volunteers to carry out and support classes inside federal jails and courthouses, assisted alumni with reentry referrals- Redesigned class curricula based on input from clients, teachers and subject matter experts- Served as organization’s liaison to federal courts, attorneys, Bureau of Prisons, and other public officials- Overhauled internal resources, moving to efficient, powerful, and affordable platforms for better results- Led board of directors to revise organization’s mission and to expand their active membership

Greater New York City Area

- Tutoring students from fifth grade through graduate school in over 15 subjects and half a dozen standardized tests, specializing in working with students with behavioral and learning difficulties- Interviewing potential tutors; advising regarding their retention- Training tutors in subject material and approach with clients

Performed onstage and on camera for Seattle Repertory Actors Theater, New York's Metropolitan Playhouse, DICE Theater, and State of Play Productions among other companies. Performed and produced narrative and commerical voiceover for products ranging from book trailers and English as a second language (ESL) apps to video game dialogue.

Greater New York City Area

Responded to support requests, designied audience-based organization of content, and updated and maintained Columbia SIPA's Drupal-based website

Greater New York City Area

Supported masters degree students with remedial math needs as they complete their required graduate-level economics coursework.

Greater New York City Area

Led team of eight in masters degree capstone consulting project that created case studies of digital government projects across Brazil, India, Mexico, and the U.S.A., assessing their implementation on behalf of Accenture Research (published November 2016)

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Researched, deployed and managed multiple IT systems, significantly improving company knowledge management, efficiency, and communications.Solicited and secured donations of IT subscription services worth approximately $5,000 per year at the time of donation.Maintained and improved office network and IT assets, as well as providing approachable helpdesk services to colleagues having computer trouble or who wanted to learn more about IT.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Taught English to twenty rising 9th graders using both traditional reading, writing, and speaking lesson plans as well as theater and improv games.Secured donations of school supplies, books, maps, sports equipment, and cleaning supplies for the school and its students.Trained and advised executive director and teachers on how to use and maintain local IT capabilities and consulted with staff on how IT at the school might be further developed.

Greater Seattle Area

Investigated and systematized evidence for civil lawsuits.Repaired and maintained office computer and VOIP telephone network.

Greater Seattle Area

Managed fundraising and sponsorship recruitment for youth summer season, advertising and promotion of shows in community, and connections with other local organizations with compatible missions.

Filmed and starred in NBC-Universal documentary/reality show about my study abroad experience in India. Planned all shots, conducted interviews with local guru, fellow students, and program instructors, and secured local filming rights where needed.

Greater Seattle Area

Raised funds for supporting the fight against water pollution, by canvassing and recruiting new members, resulting in record-breaking campaign.Lobbied state legislators to discuss local environmental issues and promote our campaign, exceeding goals in our number of endorsements.Trained fundraisers and campaign coordinators.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Economic And Political Development

Activities and Societies: Communications Director for the New Media Task ForceStudying International Development, with focus on innovative.

Ba, Political Science, International Studies

Activities and Societies: University Theater, Hot Side Hot (a.k.a. The University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt Organizing Committee).