LISA D PUTMAN

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.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Deputy Chief, Strategic School Operations & Logistics

Grant Reviewer

Director/Manager, School Operations

School Operations Specialist

Senior Management Program Analyst

Editor

Teacher

Manager, Station Development

Teller/Customer Service Rep

Program Officer

Program Assistant

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction

Certificate in Education Administration - undefined

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