Paul Lamb

Current

• Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting

Past

• Co-Founder at Lambs on Love
• Founder at ReliaTech
• Executive Director at Street Tech

• Business Analyst at Ernst & Yong LLP
• Consultant at California Council for International Trade
• Director of Programs and Executive Director, China Business Forum at The U.S. China Business Council
• Director of Youth Services at International Institute of the East Bay
• Marketing Specialist at MITAC International Corp.

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Education

• University of California, San Diego
• The Johns Hopkins University - Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies
• Earlham College

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Recommended

20 people have recommended Paul

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Civic & Social Organization

Websites

• My Website
• My Company
• My Blog

Paul Lamb’s Summary

I have over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, nonprofit executive, consultant, and facilitator. My firm, "Man on a Mission Consulting", is dedicated to management consulting for social change. In particular we focus on developing innovative social enterprise business models and leveraging new technologies to change lives. My clients range from large companies and foundations to grassroots, community based organizations.

I am also an active writer/blogger & trainer. My "mission" is to be a catalyst for high-impact social change and community engagement.

Paul Lamb’s Specialties:

Innovative programs development, project management, facilitation/training, strategic partnership building, public relations & marketing. Particular areas of expertise include emerging technologies and Web 2.0, social enterprise development, fundraising, and nonprofit management.

Paul Lamb’s Experience

• Principal

  Man On A Mission Consulting

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  September 2004 — Present (5 years 4 months)

  Provide strategic planning, project management, marketing, fundraising, PR & Outreach to a variety of businesses, foundations and nonprofit organziations. Clients include Cisco Systems, ZeroDivide Foundation, Oakland Private Industry Council, Ricoh Innovations, Namaste Direct, GRID Alternatives, and the Sonoma County Museum.

• Co-Founder

  Lambs on Love

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  September 2006 — December 2007 (1 year 4 months)

  Lambs on Love is committed to improving couple relationships. Our www.beabetterpartner.com program includes a handbook, wall & online calendars designed to help busy couples spice up their relationship "one FUN month at a time". Paul & Debbie Lamb are the authors of the Be A Better Partner™ Handbook for couples.

• Founder

  ReliaTech

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  August 2003 — September 2004 (1 year 2 months)

  Raised startup capital and oversaw the sucessful launch of social enterprise (www.reliatech.org) providing computer repair and technical support in the San Francisco East Bay.

• Executive Director

  Street Tech

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  April 1999 — September 2004 (5 years 6 months)

  Founded and managed nonprofit organization, including staffing, fundraising, strategic planning, program development, community outreach and PR.

• Business Analyst

  Ernst & Yong LLP

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Market Research industry)

  February 1999 — March 2000 (1 year 2 months)

  Provided detailed company and industry analysis for firm's Business and Strategic Analysis Group. Focus on Hi-Tech, telecommunications, banking, and financial sectors.

• Consultant

  California Council for International Trade

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  May 1998 — July 1998 (3 months)

  Developed and implemented state and national legislative initiative encouraging support for continue free trade between the U.S. and People's Republic of China.

• Director of Programs and Executive Director, China Business Forum

  The U.S. China Business Council

  (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  July 1995 — March 1998 (2 years 9 months)

  Managed outreach to U.S. Companies, Members of Congress, U.S. and Chinese government officials, members of the press, and the public; responsible for the development and implementation of all conferences and meetings; organized and ran visits of foreign delegations; oversaw educational and research wing of the Council

• Director of Youth Services

  International Institute of the East Bay

  (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Program Development industry)

  March 1991 — August 1993 (2 years 6 months)

  Designed and implemented inner city program targeting at-risk refugee teenagers and gang youth. Raised over $220,000 and increased membership over 800%.

• Marketing Specialist

  MITAC International Corp.

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Hardware industry)

  January 1990 — September 1991 (1 year 9 months)

  Assisted in the design of international ad campaigns, wrote ad copy, and produced press releases for Taiwan's second largest computer manufacturer.

Paul Lamb’s Education

• University of California, San Diego

  Masters, Pacific International Affairs , International Business and Development , September 1993 — June 1995

  Received the Wyman Award for commmitment to leadership, public service and international understanding.

  Activities and Societies:

  President, Student Government (PIASO)
  Volunteer and organizer of student mentoring program

• The Johns Hopkins University - Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies

  Graduate Fellowship Completion , Chinese politics, economics, culture and business , September 1989 — June 1990

  Student Body C0-President

• Earlham College

  BA, , Political Science , September 1983 — June 1986

Additional Information

Paul Lamb’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Company
• My Blog

Paul Lamb’s Interests:

Social Enterprise, emerging technology, ICT, community technology, social change, writing, traveling, China & Chinese language, spirituality.

Paul Lamb’s Groups:

Next Generation Fellow, American Assembly at Columbia University

Board Member, Street Tech

past Fellow, Zero Divide Fellowship Program, Community Technology Foundation of CA

National Policy Committee, Community Technology Centers Network (www.ctcnet.org)

Steering Committee, Community Technology Policy Group of California

Founder, Bay Area Technology & Education Collaborative

•    StreetTech
•    IR/PS Alumni Group (800+)
•    The Ricoh Collaborative
•    Innovative Recruitment Forum
•    Great Free Apps
•    Assistive Technology Professionals
•    Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA)
•    CGAP's Mobile Banking and Microfinance Group
•    NPower.org Network Alumni
•    Social Capital Markets Conference (SoCap09)
•    Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp
•    Speech, Language and Hearing Professionals
•    The Stride Center
•    Social Media Revolution
•    Hub Bay Area
•    The Future of Wealth
•    Rethinking Conventional Wisdom: 2009 Marin Nonprofit Conference

Paul Lamb’s Honors:

Knight Foundation 21st Century Media Challenge Awardee, 2007

Outstanding Alumnus of 2005 Award, University of California, San Diego

Governer's Technology & Innovation Award (CA). 2002

Certificate of Excellence in Professional Development programs Award, CompTIA. 2002

The Wyman Award for commitment to leadership, public service, and international understanding. University of California, San Diego. 1995

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