Jennifer Bascom

About Jennifer Bascom

With 25+ years of experience building relationships on the client and vendor side, and…

Experience

1. Document Administration Consultant, Print and Mail Buyer

   Premera Blue Cross

   Jun 2025 — Present · Mountlake Terrace, WA, US

   I manage the print buying and direct mail process from concept to delivery—selecting the right vendors, maintaining quality and compliance, and ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.Key Responsibilities: • Serve as an internal consultant across all levels to plan and execute print and mass-mailing projects, including inventory, kitting, and fulfillment. • Build strong relationships and manage expectations with internal clients around timing, budget, and quality. • Assess project needs, set baseline cycle times and budgets, and propose production options for both small and large-volume mailings. • Oversee vendor partnerships—from RFPs and site visits to performance reviews—to secure optimal pricing and outcomes. • Guide internal teams on procurement best practices and regulatory compliance throughout production. • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring regulatory and quality standards are upheld.Qualifications: • Demonstrated experience in print and mail production, scheduling, consultation, and procurement. • 4+ years in business or related fields (or a bachelor’s degree), with a minimum of 3 years in consulting, project management, procurement, or similar roles. • Proven ability to cultivate and maintain vendor partnerships, balancing multiple projects under tight deadlines. • Meticulous organizational skills and detail-oriented, ensuring compliance in a regulated environment.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science Business - Marketing Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2019 — 2020

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Top 10% Worldwide, Business

  2021 — 2021