Integrated Visual Communications
Greater Seattle Area
- Current
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- Seattle Freelance Examiner at Seattle Examiner.com
- Instructor at Seattle Central Community College
- Principal / Designer at Bast Media, Inc. / StudioBast
- Past
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- Contract Web Producer at Group Health Cooperative
- Contract Designer/Producer at smartdept. inc.
- Contract Designer at Sakson & Taylor
- Contract Designer at Aquent
- Contract Designer at 24Seven
- Communication Specialist - Contract at Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Contract Database Conversion at Group Health Cooperative
- Contract Web Builder at Walsh Construction
- Web Development Certificate at South Seattle Community College
- Contractor at Creative Circle
- Contract Designer at TCS Expeditions
- Contract Designer at Parker Services
- Contract Design / Databases at PACE Staffing
- Contract Designer at Big Fish
- Contractor at Kelly Financial Services
- Contract Web Builder at Perkins Coie
- Contract Web Builder at Bocada
- Contract Web Builder at The Cobalt Group
- Designer at FareStart
- Coordinator at Group Health Cooperative
- Temp/Freelancer at Kelly Services
- Graphic / Web Designer at Highline Community College
- Marketing Coordinator at CB Richard Ellis
- Communications Project Assistant at Providence Health Plans
- Education
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- South Seattle Community College
- Highline Community College
- Highline Community College
- University of Washington
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L.J. Bothell’s Summary
Hello!
Me: creative web/print design+ writing/content management + streamlined production skills + project coordination = savvy, experienced Integrated Visual Communicator who creates customer-focused communication solutions and successfully accomplishes multiple projects. My 10+ years of design experience includes using exceptional collaborative and organization skills, and building and maintaining “win-win” partnerships with clients and colleagues.
I'm excited about contracting through some of Seattle's best agencies and I also freelance with small and nonprofit organizations.
Currently I also teach at Seattle Central (web/design classes), and am the Seattle Freelance Examiner. I love sharing knowledge and strengthening the Seattle creative community.
I enjoy linking in when I have met you more than once and we feel comfortable pooling our knowledge. If that fits, please make sure to let me know in a personal LinkedIn message.
L.J. Bothell’s Specialties:
Web design, graphic design, webmaster, interactive design, usability, project management, marketing, marcom, integrated visual communications, training, intranet, presentations, graphics, photography, wiki, cms, branding, identity, document design, editing, information design, writing, publishing, communications planning, coordinating, ms office, adobe cs2, cs3, cs4, freelancing, studiobast, xhtml, css, xml, ux, ui, php, wordpress, dreamweaver, photoshop, illustrator, indesign, flash
L.J. Bothell’s Experience
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Seattle Freelance Examiner
Seattle Examiner.com
(Privately Held; Entertainment industry)
April 2009 — Present (8 months)
I write short articles related to freelancing, contracting, and temping - resources, tips, events, self promotion, and networking. Profile at: http://www.examiner.com/x-8502-Seattle-Freelancing-Examiner
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Instructor
Seattle Central Community College
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
December 2008 — Present (1 year )
Part-time instruction: www.studiobast.com/sb_students/
Basic web authoring
Intermediate web authoring
Web career strategies
Illustrator
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Principal / Designer
Bast Media, Inc. / StudioBast
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Graphic Design industry)
June 1996 — Present (13 years 6 months)
Creative communications: cost-effective freelance, contract & pro-bono graphic and web design, publishing, and writing. Contracts include CM web building at The Cobalt Group and wiki project/construction at Bocada in 2006, and graphic/web design at WA State Ferries in 2007. Also produce advertising, promotional designs, collateral, campaigns, & websites. Several dozen writing credits include Vault.com, Today’s Careers, Career Digest, Writer’s Digest Online, and NovelAdvice. Editor of/published in independent press publications. Worked with FareStart, ALS, Phinney Neighborhood Assoc., Seattle Chamber of Commerce, LaVon Marketing, etc.
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Contract Web Producer
Group Health Cooperative
(Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)
April 2009 — August 2009 (5 months)
Web production and coding in the Web Services group on a content migration project.
Using xhtml, css, xml, xsl, TeamSite, some content editing, plus coordination of many project activities. -
Contract Designer/Producer
smartdept. inc.
(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
June 2006 — June 2009 (3 years 1 month)
I am signed up with this agency for contract web/print design & production.
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Contract Designer
Sakson & Taylor
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
May 2006 — June 2009 (3 years 2 months)
I am signed up with this agency for contract web/print design & programming.
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Contract Designer
Aquent
(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
December 2008 — January 2009 (2 months)
Contract web and print design/production work.
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Contract Designer
24Seven
(Design industry)
September 2008 — January 2009 (5 months)
Contract web and print design/production work.
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Communication Specialist - Contract
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BA; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)
Provide counsel to Renton Site leaders and internal / limited external communications on overall Renton site issues. Offer communication support for EHS, Global Corporate Citizenship, Site Services, Jet City, site newsletters, etc. Communications plan creation and assistance for Renton Site Contingency planning and Renton Trust and Engagement sub teams. Projects include Engagement toolbox, Next-Generation 737 Web site, Renton/Boeing Field site updates, and Renton Backgrounder.
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Contract Database Conversion
Group Health Cooperative
(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
December 2007 — September 2008 (10 months)
Creation of SharePoint project website. Conversion of Procite reference databases to Endnote. Research.
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Contract Web Builder
Walsh Construction
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Construction industry)
April 2008 — May 2008 (2 months)
Intrant-related work project using DotNetNuke CMS product.
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Web Development Certificate
South Seattle Community College
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry)
April 2007 — April 2008 (1 year 1 month)
I have finished a WebDev / Dynamic Web Publishing certificate 4/08.
I also worked as a mentor in the TechLab and do graphic design for the school paper: The Sentinel. -
Contractor
Creative Circle
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2007 — March 2008 (10 months)
I am signed up with this agency for contract web/print design & programming, and high-level computer admin work.
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Contract Designer
TCS Expeditions
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)
Handled print design and production in a contract capacity. Worked with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat. Created booklets, updated flyers, postcard, etc.
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Contract Designer
Parker Services
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
May 2006 — March 2007 (11 months)
I am signed up with this agency for contract web/print design & programming, and high-level computer admin work.
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Contract Design / Databases
PACE Staffing
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Graphic Design industry)
May 2006 — March 2007 (11 months)
I am signed up with this agency for contract graphic/web design, database projects, and high-level computer admin work.
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Contract Designer
Big Fish
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Graphic Design industry)
May 2006 — March 2007 (11 months)
I am signed up with this agency for contract web/print design & programming.
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Contractor
Kelly Financial Services
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
May 2006 — March 2007 (11 months)
I am signed up with this agency for contract web/print design & programming, and high-level computer admin work.
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Contract Web Builder
Perkins Coie
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Law Practice industry)
October 2006 — October 2006 (1 month)
I will be doing some web work. Contract assignment through Parker Services.
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Contract Web Builder
Bocada
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2006 — October 2006 (3 months)
Wiki project coordination and construction using JotSpot product.
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Contract Web Builder
The Cobalt Group
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2006 — July 2006 (2 months)
Build websites with internal CM web system, Unix, Oracle, Photoshop, Flash, and related programs.
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Designer
FareStart
(Design industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year )
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Coordinator
Group Health Cooperative
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
August 2001 — May 2006 (4 years 10 months)
Develop and revise Sponsored Care Program information and materials for patients and staff, including department intranet, training materials, letters, forms & brochures. Handle traffic coordination: organize department projects, timelines, workflow, calls, etc. Draft and update operational policies and procedures.. Produce financial reports, streamline department workflow, and provide administrative support.
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Temp/Freelancer
Kelly Services
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Design industry)
1999 — 2003 (4 years )
General temp assignments. Often got callbacks.
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Graphic / Web Designer
Highline Community College
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
March 1998 — June 2003 (5 years 4 months)
Student Programs, Women’s Programs, HCC Accreditation, Graphic Design Department 3/98-6/99, 9/02-6/03
Team member for the HCC Accreditation Website project. Designed Graphic Design department website. Produced Student Programs’ graphic design projects for student associations: flyers, brochures, cards, calendars, posters, etc. Designed line of Women’s Programs displays. Edited and produced the Highline Artist Guild newsletter. -
Marketing Coordinator
CB Richard Ellis
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Commercial Real Estate industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years )
Marketing Coordinator/Designer
Planned, designed and produced hundreds of client-driven marketing projects: advertising, publications, promotional displays, web design/content, forms, etc. Developed effective procedures, templates, & shortcuts to promote efficient design workflow. Built regional marketing and graphic design resources and integrated department functions by creating tracking and evaluation systems. Traffic coordination; all department functions, cross-department projects, etc. Handled collateral design of more than 80% of marketing materials for 3 offices, supporting $10 million in multi-service property sales and leases. -
Communications Project Assistant
Providence Health Plans
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
1995 — 1998 (3 years )
Communications Project Assistant
Designed, produced, edited and proofread marketing materials: brochures, postcards, flyers, advertisements, cards, lists, letters, and manuals. Coordinated print & mail jobs with vendors, including quotes, bluelines, and schedules. Developed budget & project databases; prepared reports and agendas; maintained paper and electronic files; and handled invoice coding and occasional administrative tasks. Reorganized file systems and designed database, reports & templates. Note: Full employment from 9/96-12/97, temped in same position through Parker Staffing from 1/98-8/98, and Today’s Temporary from 4/95-9/96.
L.J. Bothell’s Education
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South Seattle Community College
Certificate , Web Development , 2007 — 2008
- Activities and Societies:
- Graduating with Honors/Phi Theta Kappa.
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Highline Community College
Certificate , Web design , 2002 — 2003
- Activities and Societies:
- Graduated with Honors
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Highline Community College
AAS , Graphic Design + Marketing , 1998 — 1999
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Theta Kappa
1999 Portfolio Show winner
Editor of Graphic Design newsletter
Student programs and Women's Programs graphic designer
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University of Washington
BA , Liberal Arts , 1983 — 1987
Additional Information
L.J. Bothell’s Websites:
L.J. Bothell’s Interests:
environment / green living animal protection and education (like Animal Planet documentries, etc.), travel - Europe, US, Mexico, Canada, writing - articles, short fiction
L.J. Bothell’s Groups:
Examiner.com
Digital Eve
Graphic Design Meetup
Web Design Meetup
SeattleCreativeGroup
Phinney Neighborhood Association designer
ALS Association editor/designer
Farestart designer
Fairwood Writer's Group
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Creative Dilemmas
L.J. Bothell’s Honors:
1999 HCC Portfolio Show Winner
6 dozen + publication credits
Regular attending pro at Norwescon, Seattle-based Westercons. Also attending pro at past WHC, WFC, Worldcons, etc.
L.J. Bothell’s Contact Settings
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