David Paolini

Toronto, OH

currently: Busy but listening


Work history

lenovo canada November 2006 to the present
Communications Manager

How would you describe your time at lenovo canada?

Manage Public Relations, Sponsorships and Employee Communications for the subsidiary of the world's third-largest personal computer manufacturer. Budget, strategic and tactical responsibilities, leveraging my 30-years+ experience in high-tech.
Algorithmics December 1999 to May 2002
PR Manager

How would you describe your time at Algorithmics?

Public Relations Manager

Selected Responsibilities and Achievements included:
?? Advised Executive Team on strategic communications to media, industry analysts, financial analysts, clients and prospects, and on internal communications to employees.
v Spearheaded global communications??
campaigns to win industry awards, including 2001 Technology Development of the Year Award from ??Risk Magazine??.
v Assisted CFO with communications to successfully raise $US 85 million in private placement in 2000, and in developing prospectus for Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2001.
?? Responsible for worldwide communications including all media and analyst relations?? activities in UK/Europe and Asia/Pacific.
?? Managed Write Image (UK) and Edelman (US, Canada) PR agencies?? project work.
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Open Text January 1995 to January 1998
PR Director

Education

ryerson university January 1974 to December 1977

How would you describe your time at ryerson university?

B.A., Journalism, 1974 — 1977 Activities and Societies: President of Student Union, Captain, basketball team, Manager, ice hockey team.