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How would you describe your dream job in 10 words or less?

Dream job, eh? Well, it'd have to be fast-paced, filled with danger and excitement, emotionally satisfying, richly rewarding, and so on. Ideally I'd be a superhero.

But since that is out of the question, I'd like the next best thing, which is a jack-of-all-trades writer and web developer.
Variety is a pretty darn tasty spice and, like bacon, it goes well with anything in life. Give me a job where I can write every day and develop/maintain several websites and I'm set.

I love to learn new things, I love challenges, so if you want someone who wants to do it all, hire me.
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Work history

jonbostwick.com May 2009 to the present
Freelance Writer & Web Producer

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How would you describe your time at jonbostwick.com?

Freelance writing and website development with a focus on technical communications and content management systems.
* Writing - online help, web copy, developer documentation
* Web Development - Content management systems (Drupal, Wordpress, Dotnetnuke, Community Server), custom themes, site
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AQUENT February 2008 to February 2009
Web Producer (contract with Microsoft)

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Develop content and make updates to the Live Services website (http://dev.live.com).
* Wrote original blog posts highlighting new products and services.
* Planned, prototyped and developed new pages, including code, imagery, and content.
* Redesigned templates, improved site performance and
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University Of Washington September 2006 to February 2008
Website Manager

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Redesign the UW Financial Management websites.
* Interviewed staff, developed conceptual models and project plans for redesign.
* Created technical and content teams and managed staff to provide support and determine standards for development.
* Developed web templates and wrote content.
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Analyzed, recommended and prototyped open-source content management systems. The recommended prototype was selected and implemented.... read more
University of Washington, EDW March 2003 to September 2006
Senior Applications System Engineer

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Lead projects that build out the infrastructure and public profile of the Enterprise Data Warehousing Program.
* Led Exploration Data Warehouse project from concept through implementation, meeting targeted deadline.
* Developed models and processes to support a Cognos Series 7 BI tools
implementation. Worked alone and with team members to resolve technical issues, provide client support, etc.
* Helped lead a BI tool selection process committee to determine initial functional and technical requirements and provide a toolkit for comparing and evaluating BI tools.
* Developed departmental website and frequently wrote and published content related to data warehousing.
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Vulcan April 2002 to January 2003
Senior Technical Writer (Contract)

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Lead documentation department to develop end user and developer documentation for public and private projects.
* Created a web-based, online help system for an in-house email management application.
* Developed a common terminology and style guide to set department standards for style and
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Technical Communicator

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Retained by leading IT companies for various IT related projects, such as localizing ERP and reporting applications, developing and managing vendor relationships, developing user manuals, writing marketing materials and demo CDs, and developing websites.
Catapult, an IBM Company November 1998 to July 2000
Content Development Lead

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How would you describe your time at Catapult, an IBM Company?

Lead and manage a technical writing team to create computer-based training.
* Designed and led a training program for onsite staff and outsourcing teams.
* Defined corporate style standards for CBT applications.
Sharjah Ministry of Education February 1998 to July 1998
High School English Instructor

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Teach English as a Second Language to high school students as part of experimental pilot program.
ESS Foreign Language School November 1994 to November 1997
ESL Instructor and Manager

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Hired, trained, and managed a staff of eight EFL teachers and taught EFL courses to college students.

Education

Bellevue Community College August 1997 to January 1998
Technical Communication Program

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* Using RoboHelp for Online Help
* Fundamentals of Document Design
* Project Management
Seattle University June 1994 to August 1994
Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language

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How would you describe your time at Seattle University?

Curriculum development and instruction for ESL/EFL
the evergreen state college September 1988 to June 1993
BA International Studies

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How would you describe your time at the evergreen state college?

Academic emphasis: International studies, French and Spanish language and cultural studies.

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