J. Leslie Booth
POB 2765
West Lafayette, IN 47996
Phone: H. 765-463-7949 O. 765-252-0251
Email: net500cg@gmail.com
Web Portfolio: http://www.lesbooth.com

BIO

Creative information architect with 35 plus years experience across multiple disciplines. Proven performer and problem solver. Skilled in implementing visionary solutions through practical application for maximized results and benefits. Successful in problem solving using non-conventional approaches.

Hands-on experience in all aspects of project development, design and implementation with a reputation for dedication to providing highest possible quality: for both client and project.

Expertise at expert levels across multiple hardware and software platforms. Current in knowledge and expertise with computer software, hardware, media, publishing and marketing techniques and technologies, in traditional and new media based environments.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1975 - Present NET500.CG, West Lafayette, IN - Owner/Creative Information Architect

• New Media Publisher and Consultant
• Creator of eLithograph and ePhotogravure process
• Technology Advisor to Outdoor Writers Association of America and nationwide membership
• Developer of New Media technique, protocol and education materials
• Information and Analytics Specialist: marketing and emerging Web-based markets
• Web Developer\Designer, Photographer, Graphic Artist/Designer, Illustrator, Videographer, Writer
• Consulting and production for Corporate Image Design, Internet Presence, Marketing and Signage

1997 - 2005 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN – Computer Image Applications Specialist / Media Lab Manager/Technologist

• Technical support and training in Image Analysis software (Optimas) and tools using pixel and voxel (Voxel View) formats
• Run and manage Media Lab for development of CAT (Computer Aided Training) Research and Develop tools and techniques for Distance Education
• Design, Develop and Deploy protocol for Distance Education used in conjunction with Medical Education: Anatomy and Neurology courses
• Provide technical and training support in Internet Media for School and Departments, Designed, Deployed and Managed three websites, four educational CD-series and four blogs
• Negotiated and co-developed an international consortium of 25 Medical schools for the development of educational technologies

1990 - 1995 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN - GIS / Media Specialist

• Developed early use of the Internet for collaborative efforts in GIS & Remote Sensing
• Produced a major satellite data, digital image database driven GIS of worldwide harvestable timber for Caterpillar International, Inc
• Developed six sections for training courses on Internet integration in GIS, remote sensing, marketing and promotion used in Forestry FNR 558 (Remote Sensing in Natural Resources)
• Produced first online Journal of Fly-fishing, “Leaders & Tippets”, Fall 1991

1981-1982 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN - Scientific Photographer

• B/W film processing and print production for research: Department and University wide
• Studio and remote location shooting using 35mm to 4×5 formats
• Consult with research scientists on photographic recording and production needs
• Co-lead in project development of 3D analog photographic imagery for virus research
• Contributed to 300% increase, first year, in revenue and customer base

1972–1979 University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY - Illustrator/Graphic Designer/Photographer

• Areas of influence: Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Medical;
• Areas of expertise: Graphic Artist, Illustrator, Photographer, Videographer, Writer;
• Produced over 300 illustrations; for 170 publications and 34 books;
• Supported graphic and photographic efforts in 10 schools and departments;
• Pioneered the use of spectroscopic wavelengths in photographic illustration;
• Developed specialized cartographic light table system for creating geologic isothematic maps

EDUCATION

• Graduate (2006) Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, BSc, Agriculture

INTERESTS

• Design, Media, Technology, Marketing, Natural History, Biology, Conservation, Outdoor Heritage Activities

ONLINE PORTFOLIO

• NET500.COM … portal to all online efforts  (http://www.net500.com)
• LESBOOTH.COM … portfolio and biography  (http://lesbooth.com)

Whether you started computing in the DOS era or just started a Word Press blog, these two words are very familiar. They have been offered as the ‘first communication via a computer’ to millions of computer users since the late 1970’s; probably earlier.

OK. I’ll use them, too: “Hello world!”

This is not my first web site. That honor goes to a production in January 1993 called, Celery Bog: Study of an Urban Wetland Encroachment. That study was the focus of a 499 Special Problems class project at Purdue University, the webpage (term of the era) was my own idea; and I might add not seen, nor appreciated, as a valuable effort by my professor, either. Another, ‘term (or plague) of the era’.

The only remnants of that project are some illustrations, the paper report and some data sheets.

Another ‘term (casualty) of the era’ - was many of us just didn’t realize we were actually pioneering. We were just having a gas doing what we were doing. Wish I’d have thought about that a bit more … then. 20/20 hindsight - too bad its such and ‘after-the-fact’ condition. One day I’ll attempt to ‘re-produce’ that web site - sort of like reconstructing the skeletal remains of some ancient citizen of a by-gone era. Hmmm, cool idea. Must make a note to do that….

Everything about the world we know now in computing was only a dream then. And I was fortunate enough to have a seat right near the stage.

I chose the CMS format of Word Press as the portal platform for my domain lesbooth.com because I personally like the ‘blog format’ and I like the technology behind the online CMS. I like that I can:

• publish to it from anywhere
• publish from numerous devices
• read it dynamically
• archive it dynamically
• enjoy rapid and mass marketing of the content with so little effort on my part

Not being tied to a specific point, device or method for publishing or reading, IS the concept behind all of this. Why not get busy using it. Eh?

I will be using this site as a portal into my personal and career activities. Thus, it will suffice as both bulletin board and portfolio. ‘Cause, really, both conditions are WHO and WHAT I am - and what I am about. Soup and sandwich sort of thing… ‘ya know.

Take a look - regardless of your reason for being here - and if you see something that either interests you or is - in your opinion - controversial enough to comment on - then please, by all means, do so.

I’ll be posting here from time-to-time with details of the goings on from all points of my empire building as a creative information architect.

See y’all later.

les

PS. There is a reason for this first posting to be on September 30th. 30 September is my wedding anniversary. For me 30 September 1973 was much more than just the date I married my best friend. That day was the day my life really began to change.

So, it’s only fitting that I launch the domain that carries my name, on a day that - at least for me - signifies a major change-point in my life. I certainly hope I can look back on this date with the same fondness, admiration and love - as I do on that beautiful, early autumn day in 1973 and say this too, was a day of a major -positive!- change-point in my life.

As they say, “… only time will tell.”