Kainat A. Puetz, Ph.D.
Director of Finance And Administration (Department Head) at The Center for Education Market Dynamics (CEMD)- Claim this Profile
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Urdu Professional working proficiency
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Hindi Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP)
BDO FMADec, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate in Nonprofit Management
University of Illinois ChicagoAug, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Training I DOJ Grant Financial Management Training
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP)Jul, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Training II DOJ Grant Financial Management Training
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP)Jun, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
CME Compliance Certification
NACCME, LLCJun, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Protecting Human Participants
The National Institutes of HealthSep, 2014- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Center for Education Market Dynamics (CEMD)
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Finance And Administration (Department Head)
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Mar 2022 - Present
Center for Education Market Dynamics (CEMD) is a nonprofit startup with a $7.5m. budget that informs district leaders to make better decisions in service of underserved student populations. Hired to create and serve as head of CEMD’s Finance, Contracts/Compliance, and Administration/Human Resources departments; build and lead the organization’s nonprofit business plan; and manage relationships with fiscal sponsor (Cambiar Education) and founding partner organization (EdSolutions, LLC.). Center for Education Market Dynamics (CEMD) is a nonprofit startup with a $7.5m. budget that informs district leaders to make better decisions in service of underserved student populations. Hired to create and serve as head of CEMD’s Finance, Contracts/Compliance, and Administration/Human Resources departments; build and lead the organization’s nonprofit business plan; and manage relationships with fiscal sponsor (Cambiar Education) and founding partner organization (EdSolutions, LLC.).
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Feb 2022 - Present
Contracted by for-profit and nonprofit organizations to provide Strategy, Operations, Finance, and Administration/Human Resources services. Contracted by for-profit and nonprofit organizations to provide Strategy, Operations, Finance, and Administration/Human Resources services.
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Center for Supportive Schools
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of Operations Strategy
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May 2018 - Jan 2022
Center for Supportive Schools, Inc. (CSS) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower students by creating safe and supportive school communities. Promoted to provide strategic support to the infrastructure during the organization’s rapid growth from $7M, 67 staff to $15M, 100 staff in 3 years. Responsible for leading strategic planning, operations, and compliance in a matrixed organization.
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Contracts Manager (Director-Level)
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May 2017 - Apr 2018
Hired to bring CSS’s grant and contract management out of start-up mode. Organization’s awards and business grew exponentially in size. Created and streamlined processes to ensure sound award management and compliance across full organization and leadership.
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NACCME, LLC
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Grant Proposal Editor
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Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
NACCME is a for-profit corporation that develops continuing medical education events for healthcare professionals. Brought onboard to manage grant awards from RFP submission to award close and reconciliation. Managed awards from $150K to $16M in individual size, maintaining compliance with terms of contract and accreditation guidelines across all events and area teams. Created reports and presentations highlighting client impact and strategic use of award funds. NACCME is a for-profit corporation that develops continuing medical education events for healthcare professionals. Brought onboard to manage grant awards from RFP submission to award close and reconciliation. Managed awards from $150K to $16M in individual size, maintaining compliance with terms of contract and accreditation guidelines across all events and area teams. Created reports and presentations highlighting client impact and strategic use of award funds.
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Montclair State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Writing Instructor
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2016
• Led bi-weekly classroom sessions to teach students college-level writing skills. • Maintained records of student submissions and performance for end of semester assessment. • Created and implemented classroom objectives, lessons, plans, and assignments, and corresponding media and documents. • Ensured adherence to departmental and institutional guidelines and policies, while maintaining best practices. • Tracked and maintained records of individual writing consultant sessions for data and quality purposes. Reported and discussed overall results in weekly meetings to assess and adjust practices of junior consultants to meet client needs.
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Education
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2014 -
St. John's University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies -
2011 - 2013
Montclair State University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies -
2007 - 2010
Drew University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
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