About me old

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriank-cook/

I’ve been passionate about art since childhood. From drawing and painting to collecting comic books and sketching superheroes, my love for creativity has always been a driving force. Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to honing my skills in various forms of art, including animation, and I continue to refine them to this day.

I received my associate degree in Multimedia Studies for Animation and Interactive Design from Los Angeles Mission College. This comprehensive program immersed me in the world of graphic and web design, video editing, 2D and 3D animation, and three-dimensional design.

I also  possess Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign certifications, demonstrating proficiency in these essential design tools. Additionally, I am a Microsoft Office specialist in PowerPoint, Adrian Cook – Badges – Credly

 equipped with advanced skills in creating impactful presentations. Furthermore, I am currently enrolled in the Google UX Professional Design certification course, where I am honing my expertise in user experience design to stay at the forefront of industry trends and practices.

I worked at Creation Entertainment for eight years but was laid off due to a business downturn.

Over the past five years, I have worked as a Graphic dDesign contractor in several different industries, such as finance, commercial insurance, biotechnology, Energy, retail, and entertainment. This diverse experience has provided me with valuable insights, design skills, and project management expertise, which I have gained while working with teams of varying sizes and infrastructures. As a result, I have developed into a well-rounded, versatile, and adaptable professional who can thrive in any environment.

In my most recent assignment was at Veolia North America in the Marketing Communications Department, I revamped and recreated sell sheet templates, that also included creating infographics and diagrams, slide makeovers for Google Slide decks.

I was also responsible for creating and designing digital banner ads for webinars and zero emissions campaign marketing project that was successfully launched.

Currently, I’m freelancing and volunteering as an assistant editor for MillionLittle. Additionally, I’m dedicating my free time to online training and skill development.

My passions: include

I’m passionate about video production, particularly in using After Effects, and I thoroughly enjoy videography. Additionally, I find drawing, painting, photography, and going on road trips to be incredibly fulfilling activities.