Patrice-Anne Rutledge is a business technology author who specializes in social media, online applications, and small business technology. Her books include Teach Yourself Google+ in 10 Minutes, Teach Yourself LinkedIn in 10 Minutes, Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, The Truth About Profiting from Social Networking, and Your Home Office. She is currently working on several new books for 2012, including titles on WordPress, online business applications, and small business marketing.
A contributor to numerous magazines, newspapers, and websites, Patrice’s credits include Business Strategies, Global Business Technology Report, Career Woman, Black Diamond Living, Healthy Living Today, InformIT.com, Small Business, Smart Solutions, ZDNet.com, and many other publications.
Patrice is also the founder and principal of Pacific Ridge Media, a consulting and training firm specializing in small business marketing, branding, and social media. Prior to founding Pacific Ridge Media, she held communications management and consulting positions for top technology companies including Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Sun Microsystems.
Patrice is a graduate of the University of California with a degree in French Linguistics and also speaks Italian and Spanish. She frequently offers her communications and technology expertise on a pro bono basis to numerous children’s and environmental charities including several through UN Volunteers.
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