Writer, Artist, Naturalist
Greater Seattle Area
- Current
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- Coordinator of Area Representatives, Member of the Board at Pennwriters, Inc.
- Consultant at Seabeck Systems
- Owner, Independent Writer and Editor at Brainripples
- Education
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- The Evergreen State College
- Bellevue Community College
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Jade Blackwater’s Summary
Freelance writer providing creative services in writing, editing, research, design, and mentorship.
Visit Brainripples (www.brainripples.com) to explore services and work samples.
Jade Blackwater’s Specialties:
WRITING / EDITING
- copywriting & copyediting
- collateral & web content
- research & documentation
- creative & literary work
PHOTOGRAPHY / DESIGN
- nature & botanical photography
- collateral design & creative imaging
- web production & presentation design
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- team organization & leadership
- SharePoint site planning & development
- goal-setting & strategy development
Jade Blackwater’s Experience
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Coordinator of Area Representatives, Member of the Board
Pennwriters, Inc.
(Writing and Editing industry)
June 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)
web: www.pennwriters.com
Pennwriters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting writers at all levels. Member of Pennwriters since 2006. Member of the Board and acting Coordinator of Area Representatives since February 2008: support, represent, and coordinate resources for Area Representatives and the general membership.
Co-Chairperson, Pacific Northwest Pennwriters Chapter (June 2009 - Present): Support, represent, and coordinate resources for writers located in the Pacific Northwest region of North America (www.pnwpennwriters.wordpress.com).
Area 6 Representative (February 2008 - May 2009): Support, represent, and coordinate resources for the Pennwriters members located in and around southeastern Pennsylvania (www.pennwritersarea6.wordpress.com). -
Consultant
Seabeck Systems
(Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)
www.seabecksystems.com
Seabeck Systems provides database and integrated technology solutions to companies seeking scalable, efficient database systems. Produce technical documentation, web content, and collateral. Support business operations, product testing, and customer service. -
Owner, Independent Writer and Editor
Brainripples
(Writing and Editing industry)
June 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)
www.brainripples.com
Brainripples is Jade Blackwater’s independent creative consultancy providing custom services in writing, editing, research, design, and mentorship. Recent projects include Writer / Editor for GRAPA, Inc. and Research Assistant for forest biologist Nalini Nadkarni, as well as freelance copywriting, copyediting, marketing, research, and college-level tutoring.
Independent projects include the Arboreality blog highlighting trees, forests, conservation, and sustainability. (www.arboreality.blogspot.com)
