Patty Warkentin
Seattle,WA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Self-employeed
11.2018 - 01.2025
- Provided compassionate care and companionship and enhancing quality of life.
- Facilitated social interactions and activities, promoting mental engagement and emotional well-being.
- Ensured safe living environment by maintaining cleanliness and organization in client homes.
- Offered companionship and kindness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including meal preparation, grooming, and medication management.
- Developed personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to family members or healthcare professionals.
Art Director
Paradigm Communications Group
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Direct and design award-winning monthly inflight magazine for fifth-largest U.S. airline, Alaska Airlines
- Responsible for photo research, typography decisions and layout of articles
- Working with editors on direction of article design under tight deadlines
- Alaska Beyond Magazine
Art Director
The RTC Group
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Direct and design projects and campaigns including two monthly publications, corporate identity, logo design, media kit design, print advertising and trade show collateral, including signage
- Travel to RTC Europe branch office to coordinate remotely-operated design services
- Developed Blue Arm Media with principal creative director as an independent design solutions revenue source for The RTC Group
Education
Bachelors of Fine Art - Graphic Design
San Diego State University
San Diego, CASkills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Customer relations
- Empathy and patience
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Clear communication
- Workload management
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
Accomplishments
- Managing all phases of print-design projects from concept development to execution
- Collaborating conceptualizing, discussing and coordinating designs with creative, art, editorial, and production teams
- Troubleshooting deadline and budget concerns with managing editor and ad-traffic manager
- Working within budget and scheduling requirements.
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Self-employeed
11.2018 - 01.2025
Art Director
Paradigm Communications Group
01.2006 - 01.2017
Art Director
The RTC Group
01.1997 - 01.2005
Bachelors of Fine Art - Graphic Design
San Diego State University