Patricia Konicki 2035 Stoney Creek Drive, Concord, NC 28027 (704) 795-2239 Email: pk136d8ba@westpost.

net PROFESSIONAL PROFILE A recent BS in Management graduate with excellent creative, organization and int erpersonal skills acquiring over twenty years experience in advertising, design and special needs education. A self-driven, compassionate and committed professi onal who strategically identifies opportunity, manages creative processes and fi nds innovative solutions to solving complex problems. * * * * * * * * Entrepreneurial Spirit Creative Development and Design Problem Solving and Analysis Communication Project Coordination Account Management Client/Vendor Relations Education/Training

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Actively supported teaching professionals with developmentally disabled and sp ecial needs students, primarily learners with autism by employing effective work strategies. (CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS) * Achieved measurable increases in academic, social, behavioral and emotional de velopment by upholding a solid classroom management plan. (CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOO LS) * Exercised positive interaction with students and parents to develop a rapport, gain respect and trust ensuring a productive learning environment. (CABARRUS CO UNTY SCHOOLS) * Created, organized and developed structured plans and creative activities to p romote a calm, productive learning environment. (HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH) * Managed freelance staff and vendors resulting in cohesive project management. (PAT KONICKI AND DESIGN) * Directed international photographers and models securing the most creative and desired result. (PAT KONICKI ADVERTISING AND DESIGN) * Developed brand positioning for key company product lines ensuring successful marketing placement. (PAT KONICKI ADVERTISING AND DESIGN) * Supported marketing strategies for media placement generating increased revenu e. (PAT KONICKI ADVERTISING AND DESIGN) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS, Concord, NC 2001-2010 Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher Assistant, Individual Assistant, Interim Teach er Assistant and Substitute Supervised, educated and assisted regular education and special needs students i n K-5, middle and high school. * Employed diverse techniques including ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and TEAC CH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Ch ildren) to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem solving assignments and small group work. * Exercised flexibility within the classroom addressing students' needs through special accommodations such as assistive technology. Patricia Konicki (704) 795-2239 page 2

HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, Charlotte, NC 1999-2000 Preschool Teacher Supervised, instructed and aided preschoolers in a "Mothers' Morning Out" progra m frame worked with cognitive and social development projects and tasks two days a week. Author and Illustrator 1995-1998 Co-authored and illustrated a children's book while raising a family. PAT KONICKI ADVERTISING AND DESIGN, Miami, FL 1988-1995 Owner and Creative Director Developed, created and produced print advertising and design material for retail , manufacturing, public service and fashion industry clients while consistently meeting deadlines and requirements. * Managed all operational, strategic, financial, quote/bid, proposal and adminis trative functions. * Worked closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs and maintain re lationships. GRAPHIC DIMENSIONS, Miami, FL 1986-1987 Art and Design Director Created and art directed all aspects of print graphic design and advertising mat erial for retail, manufacturing, technology and fashion industry clients. * Produced a monthly 24-32 page Bahamas tourism magazine and supervised pre and final production. * Effectively managed, motivated and directed design and production teams. EDUCATION * Bachelor of Science degree in Management at University of Phoenix, Charlotte, NC. * Associate degree in Advertising Design and Graphic Art at American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL. COMPUTER SKILLS * Microsoft Office and Mac Office VOLUNTEER SERVICE * * * * * * * Autism Society of North Carolina and Autism Speaks fundraisers Created art workshops for elementary school students Cabarrus County election Cabarrus Arts Council Cabarrus County Schools fundraising, academic and design assistance Victory Racing Outreach/ Hickory Grove Baptist Church Ministries Hands On Charlotte