1. Doris Sigg
629 E. Bowman St., E Wooster, Ohio 44691
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorissigg ● 234.650.0470 ● dorissigg@gmail.com
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & OPERATIONS
Operation Management with a Masters in Library and Information Science and over 7 years experience
in the Non-Profit Sector. Proven experience in Communications, Business Development and Strategic
Planning. Strong ability to make complex and difficult decisions to ensure operational excellence.
Relationship development and natural leadership skills needed to build strong and positive
relationships with community partners. Teaches individuals and groups with knowledge of diverse
learning techniques, utilizes quantitative and qualitative research methods. Experience in creating and
facilitating trainings, coaching peers and coordinating initiatives.
● Stakeholder Development ● Annual Budget Planning
● Branding ● Technology
● Organization Development ● Strategic Planning
● Business Development ● Public Relations and Marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Communications Consultant
 Built campaign awareness,performed issue and demographic analysis, developed budgets around
fundraising efforts,and recruited, trained and directed support team: used branding identification,
promotion, mailings, door-to-door marketing efforts and fundraising
 Created,wrote and edited newsletters and other public relations materials for libraries, nonprofits,
businesses and political campaigns
 Led and facilitated issue campaigns for community building projects; coordinated and led marketing
campaigns for joint marketing for nonprofits and businesses
 Developed message strategy and accompanying talking points
 Prepared marketing and public relations materials: newsletters, informational pieces and promotional
fliers. Maintained web pages, utilizing HTML and importing electronic images
 Chaired a public schools Board-appointed discipline committee: organized and facilitated
meetings, wrote reports and made presentations
 Chaired Oberlin, Ohio’s Human Resources Commission to oversee citizen concerns about civil rights,
fair housing, race relations and neighborhood watch groups: planned community input sessions and
social/informational events
 Worked with artist vendors to conceptualize and reinforce branding for Wooster, Ohio’s bicentennial
celebration in apparel and collectibles
 Provided messaging consultation for Chamber of Commerce legislative committees
Operations Manager
 Organized all start-up activities: build-out, phone, internet, budget, soft and grand openings
 Trained customer service teams: cross-selling, up-selling, exceeding customer expectations
 Operated all general office equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions including all computer
systems, copiers, printers, fax machine, shredders, etc.
 Systemized operations and/or enforced franchise and branding protocols
 In community outreach and networking activities, doubled membership for Chamber of
Commerce/Main Street (as Organization Chair)
 Chaired a public schools Board-appointed discipline committee: organized and facilitated
meetings, wrote reports and made presentations

2. Human Resources and Information Technology Specialist
 Hired, trained and supervised employees, including discipline and termination
 Coordinated and led staff and training meetings
 Scheduled shift coverage and prepared payroll
 Documented policies, procedures and staff guidelines
 Wrote monthly reports and prepared annual budget
 Handled the following IT issues: RFP proposals, processes, evaluation; Technology Plans, including
implementation, disaster recovery, budgeting, ergonomics, security, maintenance, and replacement;
Technology procedure manuals; Telecommunications (familiarity with ISDN, DSL, T1, T3, dial access,
WAN, VOIP); Wireless configuration; Software evaluation and selection, installation, back-up
management, accessibility issues, word processing, spreadsheet and database programs; Digital
Technology
 Served on college committees: Affirmation Action, Committee on the Status of Women; Library Staff
Association President, Staff Development committee member, Staff Relations Chair; AFL-CIO Chapter
Personnel Coordinator
 Chaired Oberlin, Ohio’s Human Resources Commission to oversee citizen concerns about civil
rights, fair housing, race relations and neighborhood watch groups: planned community input
sessions and social/informational events
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant,Politically Speaking, Inc. Ohio campaigns November 1999 to Present
Digital Records Coordinator, Policy Analyst, The College of Wooster (OH) August 2006 – June 2009
Venture Manager, The Online Selling Store, Wooster, Ohio March 2004 to September 2005
Owner/Operator, The UPS Store (Oberlin, OH November 1999 to March 2003
Director of Collaboration Oberlin InterAgency Council, Oberlin, Ohio January 1998-July 1999
Library Director, Milan-Berlin Heights Public Libraries, Ohio March 1994-April 1995
Assistant to the Director for Public Relations & Bookmobile, Elyria Public Library(OH)1992-1994
Reserve RoomSupervisor and Serials Technician, Oberlin College Library (OH) 1985-1992
EDUCATION
Kent State University,Kent,Ohio
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.S.), History (M.A.)
Mount Union College,Alliance, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts in History
Argosy University, online
Doctoral coursework in Organizational Communication
Organizational Leadership
Statistics
Grassroots Leadership, Lorain, Ohio
Training for Strategic Planning
Media Relations
Fundraising
Program Based Fiscal Management
Main Street Ohio, Columbus, Ohio
Training in Organization and Membership
Public Relations
Economic Development
Design Review