Experience

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  Naomi Mann Book Clubs

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Independent Leader of Book Clubs

    • 2008 - Present
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    I currently lead existing affinity group book clubs, and am also available to help form a new group, design its purpose and assist in making book selections and moderating monthly or bi-monthly discussions.

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  Naomi Mann Associates

  • San Francisco, California

  • Owner

    • 1993 - Present
    • San Francisco, California

    Freelance writer and public relations consultant. Partial client list includes Gabrielle Bamberger Public Relations; Parke-Lipsett Associates; Eureka Capital Management; George Cooks and Associates; CommonObject.com; Stanford University: Institute of International Studies, Program in Jewish Studies; Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco; Jewish Community Relations Council, San Francisco

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  The Foundation of City College of San Francisco

  • San Francisco, California

  • Secretary of the Board

    • 2008 - Present
    • San Francisco, California

    Volunteer Board member, active in public relations, event planning, writing and editing of publications related to fund-raising. The Foundation of City College is an independent organization whose mission is to provide financial support to the students and the programs of City College of San Francisco. The Foundation seeks outright and deferred gifts, gifts-in-kind and the services of individuals to accomplish its mission. All Foundation support comes from private donations.

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  Ruby Mann Incorporated

  • SAN FRANCISCO

  • CO-Owner

    • 1989 - 1992
    • SAN FRANCISCO

    Co-owner of women's high fashion design and manufacturing business, catering to women's specialty stores. Developed concept, designed, manufactured and marketed a unique line of women's clothing, sold nationally to specialty and department stores, and winner of 1991 Golden Shears Award

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  Big Ideas

  • San Francisco

  • Co-Owner

    • 1981 - 1984
    • San Francisco

    Partner in public relations and marketing agency specializing in work for non-profit organizations, including designing programs for fund-raising and marketing, branding, design of print materials, purchase of advertising space and board leadership.

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  City College of San Francisco

  • Instructor of English

    • 1960 - 1981

    Taught courses ranging from basic writing skills to university level literature and composition; designed new courses and programs in women's studies, literature, basic skills and interdisciplinary studies; supervised and trained teacher-interns; chaired a number of faculty committees