Ron Siddell
6103 186th St. SW
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.
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.
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.
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,
and a number of applications for writing XML/XSLT.
Numerous successful projects such as carousel restoration, archeological dig
and founding of Snohomish County Visitor Information Center.
Successful management of work groups associated with publication of magazines and
newsletters.
Effective management of press and community relations functions.
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.
Demonstrated initiative and follow through in developing quality improvement
and organizational change programs.
Managed own training and consulting business working with a variety of organizations; resolved critical organizational and
financial issues for companies at risk of dissolution.
Earned the respect of both students and peers as an instructor of twelve different
courses for the 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 Journalism/Communications
City University, MA Applied Behavioral Science
Work Experience
City of Lynnwood, WA, Management Analyst (Current)
DataChannel, Inc., XML (Extensible Markup Language) Standards Trainer
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
Professional Summary
Works
well in complex, ambiguous or stressful environments; resolves problems
effectively and efficiently; works well with diverse populations.
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