Ian LeFae
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About
My love for design is rooted in my fine art training and a keen eye for visual details. I love taking ideas and turning them into designs that engage and excite my audience to keep them coming back for more. My interests range widely in subject choice and medium which allows me to work well with a wide range of client needs and expectations.
I'm also a small business owner and freelance professional. My corporate and academic experiences have put me in touch with a wide range of industry experts and I bring this flexibility and knowledge base to every job. On the technical end of life, my experience with the latest versions of the Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office ensure that my work is fully compatible with technical and design specifications. I'm highly organized and meet my deadlines with ease.
Please take a look at my online portfolio. It should give you some idea of my qualifications. I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Drop me a line at [email protected] if you'd like to be in touch! -
Education
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Drawing and PaintingUniversity of Washington2011 - 2012Studies in Drawing, Painting and Art History. Also completed 1st Year Russian Language classes.
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Drawing and PaintingNorth Seattle Community College2010 - 2011Studies in Design, Drawing, Painting, Digital Art and Art History
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Business and Information TechnologyBellevue College2001 - 2001
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Airborne RangerUS Army1999 - 2000Received specialized leadership training for high-stress situations and team building, as well as military parachuting, land navigation, physical fitness, wilderness survival and first aid. Held a Secret level security clearance.
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Experience
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Administrative ProfessionalSeattle, WAMar 2013 - Present (13 years 3 months)Temporary and contract office assistant positions throughout the Seattle metropolitan area.
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Co-OwnerSeattle, WAJun 2012 - Present (14 years)Freelance fine artist and graphic designer working in a variety of visual media.
Small business operations include contract negotiations, accounting, licensure, business-to-business (B2B) marketing and professional networking.
Develop and maintain the studio’s marketing assets, including the logo, business cards, event flyers, website graphics, to build and promote our brand identity.
Collaboratively developed the website layout and on-line portfolio display.
Work with clients on visual art projects.
Maintain a fine art discipline which included my first group show in 2012. My current paintings include still life, portrait, and figurative works in oil centering on the concept of “otherness” in society and the intersection of spirituality between mythology and belief. -
Administrative ProfessionalLynnwood, WA2013 - 2013Temporary and contract administrative support.
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Office Assistant/Receptionist - Work StudySeattle, WASep 2010 - Jun 2011 (9 months)Front desk receptionist and administrative support to faculty and staff.
Created original marketing illustrations for 10 departments in the division, monthly staff calendar illustrations, event flyers and various office documents.
Assisted prospective students in finding information and resources, answered and directed incoming calls, and cold-called community members to announce important upcoming events. -
Program CoordinatorSeattle, WASep 2008 - Mar 2009 (6 months)Administrative coordination for the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Provided classroom and logistical support
Coordinated event planning and execution
Provided admissions coordination and administrative support for two supervisors.
Designed event flyers and formatted office document.
Maintained the department website in Adobe DreamWeaver.
Edited student photos using Adobe Photoshop. -
Administrative Assistant to the VP and CFOSeattle, WAJul 2006 - Sep 2008 (2 years 2 months)Executive level administrative support in non-profit finance.
Provided email, calendar, travel and secretarial support to a busy executive through 3 yearly audits, 1 national accreditation, and a multi-state merger.
Responsible for ongoing event coordination and flyer design, website maintenance using Adobe DreamWeaver and MS SharePoint, creation and formatting of office documents including complex and individualized financial statements, PowerPoint presentations, grant proposals, letter templates and interactive PDF documents.
Managed legal files, grants and contracts, and prepared detailed minutes for the Board of Directors’ financial committees.
Handled the daily deposit and assisted in upgrading to an electronic banking system, as well as providing occasional front-desk and mailroom support and notary public services.
Hosted a weekly drop-in class for co-workers interested in studying meditation and tai chi to counter workplace stress. -
Secretary of the Board of DirectorsGaian Life ChurchSeattle, WAOct 2005 - Oct 2007 (2 years)Meeting recorder and secondary facilitator.
Performed ecclesiastical duties at community gatherings and religious services. -
Receptionist/Office AssistantSeattle, WAFeb 2006 - Jul 2006 (5 months)Front desk receptionist and HIPAA trained patient care coordinator.
Performed medical record transcription and general clerical duties including meeting minutes, setting and confirming medical appointments and directing up to 5 incoming calls to an extension list of over 100 names. -
Teacher and Event CoordinatorSpiralwalkSeattle, WAJan 2003 - Oct 2005 (2 years 9 months)Meditation teacher and ordained clergy.
Developed curricula for a variety of training programs and taught in small group settings.
Designed and performed religious services for community members.
Assisted with marketing, public relations,professional networking and ongoing administrative duties.
Assisted with a series of art sales showcasing the work of our community members from May – September 2005. Held a key role in creating displays and signage and handling sales transactions from engaging prospective customers to follow-through with the artists whose work was sold.
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Awards
University of Washington, Certificate of High Scholarship 2012
University of Washington, Annual Dean's List, 2011 - 2012
North Seattle Community College, Dean's List, 2010 - 2011
North Seattle Community College, President's List, 2010 - 2011 -
Affiliations
North Seattle Community College Art Group, 2010 - 2011
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@ianlefae, member since 2012
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