Joleen Oerman526 W Mercer Pl #401, Seattle, WA 98119(509) 679-1280 joleen.oerman@gmail.com

PROFILE

With extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree with a concurrent certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship. I am seeking an opportunity to begin a career in Corporate Social Responsibility.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON:Evans School of Public Affairs, Master of Public Administration, June 2015 Current Cumulative GPA: 3.6, Member of the Nonprofit Networking Leadership Team. Developed mastery of corporate social

responsibility and philanthropy theory. Completed communications coursework including Storytelling for Social Change, Marketing and Fundraising. Authored several blogs and published a teaching case on organizational change management.

Buerk Center at Foster School of Business, Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate, June 2015 Gained technical skills in entrepreneurship strategy, marketing, finance and social impact entrepreneurship.

Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management, June 2013 Yearlong certificate program including coursework in financial analysis, strategy, leadership and fundraising.

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, June 2008 Received Minor in Human Rights, Participated in several service learning courses, Dean’s List 2007.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN—Pride Foundation (March 2015-Present) Created a communications strategy for the foundation’s 30th Anniversary celebration to be implemented this summer Conducted site visits, interviewed grantees and authored blog posts for the foundation’s website Developed a system to track social media effectiveness and created a baseline to evaluate success of the 30 Year Campaign Managed multiple social media platforms and doubled engagement rates in one month Served as editor for content created for distribution to donors, supporters and scholars Edited press releases and distributed content in a timely manner Utilized Donor Perfect, Mail Chimp and Photoshop software platforms

FACILITATOR—Andrews Consulting (September 2013-Present) Guide participants to finding solutions to problems presented to invoke innovation and collaboration Provide corporate participants with a foundation to continue conversations regarding efficiency in processes

PARA EDUCATOR—Overlake Hospital (September 2012-September 2013) Provided services to and tracked educational outcomes of students in an emotional behavioral disorder focused classroom Promoted from Instructional Assistant to Para Educator within 90 days of employment

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR—Ryther Child Center, Seattle, WA (September 2008-March 2012) Recognized throughout agency for providing mentorship and leadership Created monthly reports of children’s behavioral progress to use in legal documentation

EXPERIENTIAL THERAPY LEAD—Ryther Child Center, Seattle, WA (July 2009-March 2012) One of three employees hired to small leadership team within agency; competitive position Provided therapeutic experiential groups and individual experiential sessions for clients

VOLUNTEER and BOARD EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL LIAISON—Board of Directors, Yong Nonprofit Professional Network of Greater Seattle (July 2014-Present) Establish communication with local and national boards Plan local events and establish best practices by connecting with chapters nationwide

FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS PLANNING COMMITTEE— Millionair Club Charity, Seattle, WA (August 2014-Present) Assist board of directors in planning fundraising events and attracting a diversified pool of donors.

CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER—Madrona Elementary School, Seattle, WA (March 2007-June 2007) Participant of University of Washington Service Learning Course Received exposure to classroom management and educational inequality issues.

CLUBHOUSE VOLUNTEER—Gilda’s Club Seattle, Seattle, WA (January 2006-June 2006) Receptionist and Noogieland (Children’s Program) Volunteer

SHELTER VOLUNTEER—ROOTS Youth Homeless Shelter, Seattle, WA (March 2005-June 2005) Participant of University of Washington Service Learning Course This experience influenced me to change my major to pursue coursework in human services.