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Ron
Siddell Resume
6103 186th St. SW · Lynnwood, WA 98037
Email: Ron
Problem Solver, Relationship Builder, Critical Thinker
Areas of Expertise
Project
management, strategic planning, research and analysis, organizational
development; systems, policies and procedures development; innovation,
process improvement, corporate communications, community relations,
training, teaching, facilitation, customer relations; writing,
editing and publishing; a variety of computer applications including
website development and maintenance.
Strong interpersonal, leadership and analytical skills brought
together with an ability to produce measurable performance through
effective problem solving and decision-making.
Results
oriented with proven success in managing, leading, planning,
organizing and evaluating performance.
Ten
years service as a planning commissioner, city council member
and mayor pro tem gaining knowledge and skills associated with
municipal management, building coalitions and working with the
public.
Numerous
successful projects such as founding of Snohomish County Visitor
Information Center, carousel restoration and archeological dig.
Managed
own training and consulting business working with a variety
of governmental and private organizations; resolved critical
organizational and financial issues for a variety of organizations.
Effective
management of press and community relations functions.
Excellent
interpersonal relationship and communication skills with strong
ability to develop effective work groups and teams.
Successful
leadership through helping people work together more effectively
and productively, understanding and applying clarity in roles,
authority and decision-making, managing work relationships,
conducting business, managing projects and implementing continuous
improvement and innovation.
Successful
management of work groups in a variety of organizations.
Proven record of learning and applying new skills and abilities
with added skill in imparting knowledge to others, as shown
in numerous teaching and training positions.
Demonstrated
initiative and follow through in developing quality improvement
and organizational change programs.
Extensive
publishing, writing and editing skills associated with magazines,
newsletters; includes skills using desktop publishing programs
and web page development.
High
level of technology skills related to use of MS Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP,
MSOffice Suite, MS Publisher, Visio Professional, Adobe PageMaker,
MS FrontPage, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and a number of applications
for writing XML/XSLT.
Earned
the respect of both students and peers as an instructor of management
and organizational development courses for the largest private
university in the world.
Furthered
technology knowledge by taking courses in Computer-Based Systems;
Computer Logic; Programming (VB); Systems Analysis; Operating
Systems and Computer Terminology and Architecture.
Education
San
Diego State University, BA Communications
City University/Leadership Institute of Seattle, MA ABS (Organizational
Development and Management)
Work
Experience
City
of Lynnwood, WA, Management Analyst (Current)
DataChannel, Inc., Trainer, Developer
University of Phoenix Washington and Online Campuses, Adjunct
Faculty Member
Siddell Training and Consulting, Owner
The Boeing Company, various managerial, training and consulting
positions
Southern California Edison Co., Manager, Corporate Communications
Department
Atlas Hotels, Inc., Director of Guest and Community Relations
reporting to CEO
San Diego Board of Realtors, Director of Communications and
Publications reporting to executive vice president
Professional
Summary
Works
well in complex, ambiguous or stressful environments; resolves
problems effectively and efficiently; works well with diverse
populations.
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