MELISSA COLEMAN
Presentation Designer
New York, NY, 10016 |-
Website: www.pptwiz.com |-linkedin.com/in/melissalynncoleman
PROFILE
Accomplished design professional with 15+ years of experience designing dynamic and engaging presentations for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and keynote speakers.
Skilled in utilizing PowerPoint, Keynote, and Illustrator/Photoshop to establish specific deck styles and designs based on personal and corporate brands.
Successful in applying infographics, media, and diagrams to enhance audience understanding and lead creative storytelling.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Storytelling
Slide Design
Template Development
Style Guides/Branding
Motion Graphics/Multi-media
Diagrams/Charts
Infographics
Project Management
Executive Relations
Corporate Training
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
PowerPoint for PC & MAC
Keynote
Google Slides
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Proshow Producer
Microsoft Word Excel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Presentation Designer, 1993 - Present
Jam Media Inc. | New York, NY
Create presentations in widescreen and ultra-wide screen for internal and external audiences of 100 to 20K. Utilize PowerPoint, Keynote, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Proshow Producer software to organize content and insert motion graphics/multi-media. Identify client needs, determine scope of project, and set deadline for delivery. Design templates, stock backgrounds, and infographics based on client branding standards and data points. Provide on-site support for client rehearsals and last-minute design changes quickly and professionally while working in high pressure time limited environments. Collaborate with corporate executives and cross-functional teams to compose, edit, and finalize presentation material. Negotiate pricing and work contracts with clients for long-term partnerships.
Key Accomplishments:
Served as Target Corporation sole Presentation Designer for 10 years and worked directly with VP of Marketing and CEO.
Worked with Dr. Oz to prepare medical presentations and fix
video issues.
Prepared slide decks for Dave Beson, a national real estate speaker.
Designed Milani & Loreal International Brand Presentations.
Created slides for smaller companies such as House Wines & Spirits and Dress for Success.
Crafted promotional presentations for Conductor, an SEO company.
Agency List:
Tag Creative (NYC)
Martin Bastian (MN)
Image Media (NYC)
StoneArch Creative (MN)
MediaLoft (MN)
August Jackson (IL)
Kindle Communications (IL)
Client List:
Google
Corona
Maybelline
Medtronic
Amgen
Best Buy
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Urban Decay
Amazon
Heineken
L’Oréal
Target Corp.
Lancôme
Milani
Allergan
Alexion
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Computer Programming
Metropolitan State University | Minneapolis, MN
