Education & Certifications:
August 2009 - Web Design Certificate, Emory University, Center
for Lifelong Learning
April 2009 - ACE Design Specialist certification, Adobe Systems,
Inc.
May 1993 - BS, Clothing & Textiles Design, University of North
Carolina, Greensboro
December 1989 - BA Business Administration, Baylor University
Background:
I was a budding textiles and apparel designer
who evolved into being a graphic and web designer the same way
many of us do -- through the "trial by fire" method.
One of my first "real" jobs out of college was working as a
design associate for a children's wear manufacturer. One day,
the department found itself suddenly and permanently without its
computer artist and with deadlines looming, I (being the most
junior member of the team) was delegated to sit down at the
computer and see what I could figure out. And the rest as they
say is history.
The past several years have been spent working on various
projects on a freelance basis.
I am comfortable working on either Windows or Mac platforms and
my software experience includes QuarkXpress, InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, and ExpressionWeb with
growing knowledge and experience in Flash.
Currently, I am actively looking for new opportunities and updating my
technical skills with web design and ACE certifications. I am
open to the right freelance, part-time, or permanent positions.
Please contact me at
patti@patriciakok.com or 770-378-6485,
and I will be happy to discuss potential opportunities.
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