I am a Creative Presentation Specialist and Design Leader with 28+ years of experience shaping high-impact executive presentations, live-event graphics, sales pitches, and internal communications. I thrive at the intersection of creative storytelling and technical precision, partnering with C-suite leaders, agencies, and production teams to deliver narratives that resonate across global audiences. From multi-screen stage backdrops to scalable brand templates, I help organizations present complex ideas with clarity and impact. Fluent in English and Spanish, I design for diverse teams and ensure on-brand visuals for product launches, conferences, and leadership meetings.

Cynthia Alicea

I am a Creative Presentation Specialist and Design Leader with 28+ years of experience shaping high-impact executive presentations, live-event graphics, sales pitches, and internal communications. I thrive at the intersection of creative storytelling and technical precision, partnering with C-suite leaders, agencies, and production teams to deliver narratives that resonate across global audiences. From multi-screen stage backdrops to scalable brand templates, I help organizations present complex ideas with clarity and impact. Fluent in English and Spanish, I design for diverse teams and ensure on-brand visuals for product launches, conferences, and leadership meetings.

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I am a Creative Presentation Specialist and Design Leader with 28+ years of experience shaping high-impact executive presentations, live-event graphics, sales pitches, and internal communications. I thrive at the intersection of creative storytelling and technical precision, partnering with C-suite leaders, agencies, and production teams to deliver narratives that resonate across global audiences.

From multi-screen stage backdrops to scalable brand templates, I help organizations present complex ideas with clarity and impact. Fluent in English and Spanish, I design for diverse teams and ensure on-brand visuals for product launches, conferences, and leadership meetings.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Presentation Specialist & Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2007 - November 5, 2025
Designed executive presentations, multi-screen scenic graphics, and immersive backdrops for conferences and leadership meetings. Partnered with agencies to deliver high-profile events on time, on budget, and on brand. Translated complex data into executive-ready visuals and provided on-stage support for high-pressure sessions. Led bilingual programs and created branded templates and systems to scale communications across teams.
Digital Graphics Lead Designer at McDonald’s Corporation
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Led digital graphics for global branding and live events, traveling with CEO and executive teams to create compelling visuals and stage elements. Directed cross-functional teams to deliver immersive speaker support, stage graphics, signage, video elements, and print collateral for large audiences. Implemented branded templates and communications assets that improved consistency and reduced outsourcing costs.
Presentation Specialist & Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2013 - November 5, 2025
Selected Fortune 500 Clients: AWS, HP, Netscout, Indeed, Snowflake, HashiCorp, Autodesk, Roku, Topgolf, Nissan, Ford, Morgan Stanley, AbbVie, PepsiCo. Designed executive presentations for leadership teams, elevating conferences, sales meetings, and product launches. Translated technical concepts into executive-ready visuals, created custom templates and themed presentation systems, and provided on-stage support for global product launches and leadership events. Enhanced content with on-brand imagery, animation, layout, and color systems to maximize impact and consistency. Served as line producer for AWS breakout sessions, coordinating speakers and technicians for audiences of 2,000+.
Digital Graphics Lead Designer at McDonald’s Corporation
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Led digital graphics at McDonald’s Corporation, guiding design of internal and external visuals for leadership meetings and major events. Managed cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver stage graphics, print, signage, and video elements. Supported the annual global convention through immersive visuals and speaker support, and contributed to RMHC fundraising events. Traveled with executive teams to produce presentations and ensure on-brand, poised delivery.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Other