LISA D PUTMAN
Senior Operations Leader
Upper Marlboro,Maryland
Summary
Highly motivated and energetic education and safety leader with over twenty-five years of experience; eager to continue public servant leadership on behalf of communities and students in high-needs districts across the nation, with an emphasis on safety and security, exceptional customer service, compliance, emergency planning and crisis management. Experienced in effective and successful school operations and logistics, program management, emergency preparedness and response, and staff motivation and development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Deputy Chief, Strategic School Operations & Logistics
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
01.2022 - Current
- Directs the Strategic School Operations Division and the Warehouse Logistics Division under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer
- Interfaces with senior management both internally and at corresponding local and federal agencies and utility companies serving the DC Metro area to ensure safe, secure, protected, prepared, welcoming, and comfortable learning environments for students and staff in each of the 118 campuses of District of Columbia Public Schools
- Leads strategic planning to ensure efficiency of the teams’ workstreams
- Oversees the management of DCPS transportation programs including, OSSE transportation, Kids Ride Free, and swing-space transportation;
- Oversees the management of the School Strategies and Logistics Program for over 100 DSLs, MSLs, CSLs, and ASLs; high-level VIP events; the District’s emergency and crisis response; student records management, and warehouse operations including mail/supplies deliveries, fleet management, and receiving goods for the District
- Manages the multi-million-dollar budget for both divisions
- Responds to Council Member and/or Mayoral inquiries; Serves as a point-of-contact on City-level emergency preparedness committees and panels
- Advises and supports Chiefs, Superintendents, Principals and other DCPS offices to fulfill their mandates
- Supervises, coaches, and evaluates 21 members of the School Operations Team and 12 members of the Warehouse Logistics Team.
Grant Reviewer
Department of Education
02.2020 - Current
- Read, analyzed, evaluated, paneled, and scored grantee applications for Title IV and Title V programs of the Department of Education
- Assessed applicant’s ability to provide student support services for first-generation, low-income, veterans, disabled or a combination thereof; and improve support and services to Hispanic students in Developing Hispanic Institutions within the confines of the proposed budget and the capacity of key personnel.
Director/Manager, School Operations
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
10.2013 - 01.2022
- Directs and manages the Strategic School Operations Team under the Office of the Chief Operating Officer
- Interfaces with senior management at corresponding local and federal agencies such as District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Metropolitan Police Department, Office of the Mayor, DC Department of Transportation, DC Board of Elections, DC Department of Human Services-Emergency Management and Response, Department of Education, and all utility companies serving the DC Metro area to ensure safe, secure, protected, prepared, and comfortable learning environments for students and staff in each of the 118 campuses of District of Columbia Public Schools
- Manages Kids Ride Free, a city-wide student transportation program on behalf of DCPS
- Directs and leads planning and facilitating high-level events such as Presidential Elections and Inaugurations, and in developing and maintaining School Emergency Response Plans
- Provides emergency management of and response to human and natural emergencies and crises such as active shooters, fires, gas leaks, hurricanes, H1N1, COVID, lead in water/soil, and facility-related relocations; writes correspondence to communicate directly with leadership, school staff and school community about the issue and its resolution
- Writes after-action reports for high-level, high profile issues or incidents
- Researches and responds to Council Member and/or Mayoral inquiries
- Monitors social media to gauge community reaction to school-related issues
- Also monitors social media to collect information to assess threats to DCPS student/staff safety
- Serves as a point-of-contact on district level emergency preparedness committees and panels
- Advises and supports Chiefs, Superintendents, Principals and other DCPS offices to fulfill their mandates
- Supervises, coaches, and evaluates 15 members of the School Operations Team.
School Operations Specialist
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
11.2008 - 10.2013
- Worked in the DCPS Office of the Deputy Chancellor and liaised with district-level senior management on behalf of instructional superintendents, school principals and their staffs to provide operational support and coaching/training in the areas of: Safety and Security, Emergency Planning and Guidance, Threat Assessment and Analysis, Facilities Management, Communications, School Enrollment, Human Resources & Labor Management, Budget, Procurement, Student Discipline, Food and Nutrition, and Data Analysis & Assessment
- Interfaced with senior management at corresponding agencies/companies to ensure safe, secure, prepared, and comfortable learning environment for students and staff
- Managed logistics for school-based VIP visits and events
- Monitored on-line database to analyze trends and conducts needs assessments to develop and deliver individualized and group training using job-embedded coaching, web-based, computer-based, and classroom-based instruction to DCPS staff
- Managed DCPS Summer School program including training/hiring of teachers, curriculum development, supervision of school coordinators, staff/student discipline, program completion ceremonies, and program evaluation
- Served as COTAR for all Summer School contracts
- Detailed to the DCPS Press Secretary’s Office and was responsible for responding to information requests, researching press inquiries, drafting public communications, and interacting with staff from various media outlets.
Senior Management Program Analyst
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
05.2007 - 12.2008
- Provided technical assistance and support to principals, administrators, teachers, and parents, pursuant to increasing overall student academic achievement through professional development and other training/education workshops, as well as extended learning opportunities
- Implemented and monitored Title I programs and academic interventions that will improve student and teacher performance
- Monitored compliance and the effective utilization of federal funds by advising administrators on funding policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as alignment of resources with student needs towards overall school improvement.
Editor
WriteTouch
08.2004 - 11.2008
- Provided various levels of editorial services
- Read and critiqued fiction manuscripts for soundness and clarity of storyline, development of characters, synchronization of times, dates, and places; and structure and grammar
- Advised authors on revisions necessary for a more marketable manuscript.
Teacher
Prince George’s County Board of Education
07.2004 - 09.2007
- Taught reading, math, social studies, science/health, and oral presentation skills in a high-needs school district utilizing new media and technology in the classroom
- Tailored curriculum to meet the multiple intelligences of students served including English Language Learners, Talented and Gifted, and Special Education populations
- Along with observance of student performance in the classroom, used data-driven lesson planning along with student evaluation and assessment data to meet goals and objectives
- Managed classroom with a team-centered philosophy.
Manager, Station Development
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
10.1999 - 05.2003
- Project Manager for multiple public television station-based and education projects funded by the CPB
- Monitors, evaluates, and oversees projects to ensure their successful completion
- Assisted in the development, review, and evaluation of proposals considered for support by departmental funds
- Prepared reports, contract drafts, work statements, and other correspondence
- Negotiated contractual/budgetary specifications with contract awardees
- Represented CPB and public broadcasting at panel meetings, national conferences, seminars, and congressional events.
Teller/Customer Service Rep
Maryland National Bank - Bank of America
06.1988 - 04.2000
- Processed customer transactions opened and closed bank accounts, and managed/resolved customer concerns and complaints.
Program Officer
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
05.1996 - 09.1999
- Provided end-to-end management of multiple educational television programs and education projects
- Analyzed, evaluated, and prioritized proposals based on content, intellectual depth, creativity, and fiscal reasonableness
- Prepared reports, contract drafts, work statements, and other correspondence
- Participated in contractual/budgetary negotiations with contract awardees
- Provided critical input in the development of public requests for proposals (RFPs) and new initiatives
- Represented CPB and public broadcasting at national conferences, seminars, and congressional events.
Program Assistant
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
09.1991 - 05.1996
- Supported the Director of Children’s programming in the day-to-day operation of the office
- Screened and annotated program proposals and videos, recommending those with merit for further review
- Represented Director at various meetings and conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Certificate in Education Administration - undefined
Status: in progress
Skills
School Operations Managemnt
Strategic Planning
Emergency Planning and Response
Interagency Cooperation
Long-range Planning
Corrective Action Plans
Staff Managemnt and Development
Budget Development and Tracking
Computer literate on MacOS, Windows, QuickBase, and other web-based applications Utilizes most platforms of social media to monitor, share, and assess information regarding student and staff safety and security of DCPS assets
Affiliations
International Association of Emergency Managers (Certification, in process)
References
- Carolyne Albert-Garvey, Former DCPS Instructional Superintendent and Principal, Potomac Falls, MD 703-855-2852
- Ely Ross, Chief Operating Officer, District Columbia Public Schools, 202-744-8631
- Cinthia Ruiz, Chief Integrity Officer, District Columbia Public Schools, 202-270-4999
- Trella Bolden Gibbs, Supervisory Emergency Management, US Department of Justice, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 202-353-5390
- Daryl Isom, Lead, Mayor Muriel Bowser Security Detail, (MPD SWAT, Retired), Cheltenham, MD, Daryl.Isom@dc.gov, 240-681-3374
- Carlton Gerald, Asst Director, Security, Emergency Ops, Alexandria Public Schools, Arlington, VA, Carlton.Gerald@Gmail.com, 202-701-9277
- Anthony Hinnant, Manager, Contract Security, Security Assurance Management, Inc, Clinton, Maryland, HinnantAnt@Verizon.net, 301-351-2600
- Robert Sneed, Deputy Chief, Facilities, DC HSEMA, Washington, DC, Robert.Sneed@dc.gov, 202-701-6129
- Tonia Proctor, DGS Realty, Supervisory Realty Specialist, Washington, DC 202-442-5199
- Brian Killian, Supervisory Environmental Safety and Health, DGS Safety, Washington, DC, 410-303-6194
Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Special Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends on holidays, birthdays, special occasions, and vacations. I also enjoy swimming and traveling as well as reading in my spare time. I belong to a women's book club where we read, share ideas and opinions on a host of topics, and host monthly dinner meetings and activities on a rotating basis.
Timeline
Deputy Chief, Strategic School Operations & Logistics - District of Columbia Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Grant Reviewer - Department of Education
02.2020 - Current
Director/Manager, School Operations - District of Columbia Public Schools
10.2013 - 01.2022
School Operations Specialist - District of Columbia Public Schools
11.2008 - 10.2013
Senior Management Program Analyst - District of Columbia Public Schools
05.2007 - 12.2008
Editor - WriteTouch
08.2004 - 11.2008
Teacher - Prince George’s County Board of Education
07.2004 - 09.2007
Manager, Station Development - Corporation for Public Broadcasting
10.1999 - 05.2003
Program Officer - Corporation for Public Broadcasting
05.1996 - 09.1999
Program Assistant - Corporation for Public Broadcasting
09.1991 - 05.1996
Teller/Customer Service Rep - Maryland National Bank - Bank of America
06.1988 - 04.2000
Bowie State University - Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication
Howard University - Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Catholic University - Certificate in Education Administration,