Resume
Paul Signorelli
1032 Irving St., #514
San Francisco, CA 94122-2200
Tel: 415.681.5224
E-mail: paul@paulsignorelli.com
Skill sets: designing and implementing workplace learning and performance (training) projects and programs; facilitating positive effective change through the introduction of updated workplace technology, mentoring, and volunteer programs; writing; marketing and public relations; strategic planning; information management; combining face to face and Web 2.0 resources to effectively facilitate onsite and online communication
Professional Experience
Writer, Trainer, and Consultant with Project Management, Organization Development, and PR and Marketing Skills and Experience
2007 – present
Designing and presenting learning opportunities online and face to face; working with Sutter VNA & Hospice (tech training and change facilitation in a health care agency--smartphones for medical record-keeping), American Library Association (conference presentations and promoting workplace learning and performance), ASTD--American Society for Training & Development (strategic planning, organizational development, programming, marketing, and conference presentations) LE@D--Lifelong Education @ Desktop (writing online lessons), and others; book in progress for ALA (American Library Association) Editions on trainers as leaders within their organizations (projected publication date: spring 2011).
Personnel Analyst (Director, Volunteer Services & Staff Training)
San Francisco Public Library
1993 – 2007
a) As a Library Personnel Analyst (2001-2007), I served as Director of Staff Training for the entire Library system. Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring, orientation, and continuing training needs for the system’s more than 850 employees. Developed the Library’s annual training plan and oversee the training budget. Taught Conflict Resolution, Excel, Word, Outlook, and other classes as needed; hired instructors; developed and scheduled classes and workshops; produced a quarterly print and online training schedule listing more than 40 workshops from a variety of sources; and was an active member of the statewide Infopeople “Master Trainers” program for those managing training programs in libraries. Also worked on a variety of special Human Resources projects including preparation of a revised Employee Handbook and routine maintenance of Library Human Resources web page on the Library intranet.
b) As Director of Volunteer Services (1993-2007), I designed, implemented, and managed and marketed a program which had over 150 volunteers on assignment weekly and others who were available for short-term assignments throughout the year in the Main Library and many of the 27 branch libraries in San Francisco. Participated in Human Resources Division negotiations with Library union members on issues affecting the Library Volunteer program. Developed and maintained ties with business colleagues in other libraries throughout California and in Bay Area nonprofit organizations. Wrote, edited, and oversaw production of manuals (human resources, computer and docent training), newsletters, and other program materials. Developed and conducted orientations and training sessions. Wrote press releases and prepared monthly calendars of events for the Library system. Responsible for programming and marketing a well-attended series of author readings at the Main Library.
Executive Director, Teens Kick Off
1990 - 1992
In charge of management, budgeting, human resources, volunteers, financial, fundraising/grant-writing and marketing/public relations operations for this theater group in which teenagers in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction performed for other teenagers through California; program focus was peer-to-peer alcohol and drug intervention. Developed and implemented new programs to meet business needs. Worked with board of directors, maintained financial records, prepared financial reports for board review, and collaborated with a board member with human resources expertise to prepare the organization’s first personnel manual. Wrote and produced publications.
Publications Editor, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
1986 – 1990
Strong involvement in project management and assisting public relations director and admissions staff in marketing the Conservatory to a worldwide audience during a period of substantial increases in student enrollment. Wrote, edited, and oversaw production of Conservatory publications (collegiate and other department catalogs, recruitment brochures, annual reports, monthly calendar of events, and many others). Worked with designers and sometimes designed publications. Arranged for media coverage of student and faculty recitals. Was in charge of budgeting, budget supervision, and box office operations during director’s leave of absence.
Managing Editor, Prelude Magazine
1986
Established and managed project production schedules and was in charge of human resources operations, Worked on all aspects of producing this 64-page monthly classical music and arts magazine (writing, typesetting, editing, layout and paste-up, including redesign of the magazine).
Assistant to the Director, Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art
1984 – 1986
Assisted director in screening and hiring new staff. Helped write and edit grant proposals. Involved in managing projects including selecting and implementing installation of a computer system which included the collection inventory and membership lists. Responsible for marketing and public relations operations during a period when media coverage of museum exhibitions and activities increased rapidly. Wrote press releases and cultivated media contacts. Wrote, edited, and did layout and paste-up of monthly calendar of events and Museum catalogs.
Instructor, Foreign Language Schools, Tokyo
1980 – 1983
Taught English as a Second Language courses in two large vocational schools in Japan.
Freelance Writer
1978 –
Have written feature stories for Learning Solutions e-Magazine; American Libraries (co-writer with Lori Reed); Teaching Theatre; American String Teacher; Monterey Peninsula Herald Weekend and Monterey Life magazines; New West; and others; book reviews and other articles for The San Francisco Bay Guardian; San Francisco Chronicle; and San Francisco Review of Books.
Reporter/Bureau Chief, San Joaquin News Service
1976 – 1978
Wrote, edited, and photographed on a variety of topics including county government, local social issues (gangs, child abuse, problems within the San Joaquin County Housing Authority, difficulties faced by new immigrants), agricultural land-use and statewide water development issues, Sheriff’s Department activities, and general features for the three newspapers supporting this news service in California’s Central Valley.
Related Experience
Technology
Currently working extensively with Web 2.0 tools and e-learning basics. Have also trained staff and volunteers how to use smartphones for medical record-keeping purposes), word-processing systems (including Word and Word Perfect), spreadsheets (Excel and Lotus 1-2-3), e-mail (Gmail, Outlook, and LotusNotes), PowerPoint, various databases, and a variety of educational CD-ROMs.
Languages
Proficiency in Italian. Have studied Japanese, French, Spanish, and a bit of Hebrew.
Professional Affiliations
ALA (American Library Association)
ALA Learning Round Table—American Library Association training and learning group
ASTD (American Society for Training & Development)—National and local learning organization
Pacific Library Partnership Staff Development Committee—Regional library training/learning consortium
PEN USA (poets, playwrights, essayists, editors, and novelists), Associate Member
Volunteer Work
Served on the National Kidney Foundation of Northern California Authors Luncheon Committee (four years). Provided public relations assistance for Asian Art Museum (six months). Co-director for National Society of Fundraising Executives Mentor Program (one year). Co-chair for Mentoring Program (pilot project) for Mt. Diablo Chapter of ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) August 2008 - July 2009. Currently President (2010), ASTD Mt. Diablo Chapter, and serving two-year term on American Libraries magazine Advisory Committee (July 2009 - June 2011).
Education
University of North Texas, MLIS
Golden Gate University, M.A., Arts Administration
UCLA, B.A., Political Science
References Available Upon Request