Hi, I’m Donna Marchand—an experienced creative consultant and strategist with 25+ years turning ideas, challenges, and opportunities into clear, effective visual solutions. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on design production across branding, marketing, illustration, and presentation and information design, helping clients move from concept to completion with confidence. I’ve led creative direction and executed everything from campaign visuals and social media graphics to logo and brand development, often partnering directly with decision-makers to solve problems and align deliverables to measurable outcomes. I’m available for part-time, remote, or project-based collaboration, and I enjoy stepping in quickly, understanding what’s needed, and getting high-quality work delivered on time.…

Donna Marchand

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Hi, I’m Donna Marchand—an experienced creative consultant and strategist with 25+ years turning ideas, challenges, and opportunities into clear, effective visual solutions. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on design production across branding, marketing, illustration, and presentation and information design, helping clients move from concept to completion with confidence. I’ve led creative direction and executed everything from campaign visuals and social media graphics to logo and brand development, often partnering directly with decision-makers to solve problems and align deliverables to measurable outcomes. I’m available for part-time, remote, or project-based collaboration, and I enjoy stepping in quickly, understanding what’s needed, and getting high-quality work delivered on time.…

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Hi, I’m Donna Marchand—an experienced creative consultant and strategist with 25+ years turning ideas, challenges, and opportunities into clear, effective visual solutions. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on design production across branding, marketing, illustration, and presentation and information design, helping clients move from concept to completion with confidence.

I’ve led creative direction and executed everything from campaign visuals and social media graphics to logo and brand development, often partnering directly with decision-makers to solve problems and align deliverables to measurable outcomes. I’m available for part-time, remote, or project-based collaboration, and I enjoy stepping in quickly, understanding what’s needed, and getting high-quality work delivered on time.

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Work Experience

Creative Consultant / Senior Graphic Designer at Girard Advertising and Multimedia Production
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026
Conceptualized and produced dynamic visual communications across advertising, TV graphics, direct marketing, logo and brand development, and social media. Strengthened brand awareness and contributed to measurable ROI gains of up to 35% through effective design and marketing collateral.
Assistant Creative Director at Global Development Graphics
January 1, 2001 - Present
Designed a high-impact PowerPoint presentation that helped secure a multi-million-dollar investment for Brookstone from Bank of Boston Investors. Collaborated on and managed brand development and visual strategy for various high-profile clients and overseas partners.
Creative Director / Personal Fitness Trainer at Management Health Corp / Atlantis Sports Club and Spas
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2010
Established and grew brand recognition by 15% while designing marketing materials, websites, and ads. Collaborated with managers across seven clubs to align marketing with local locations, and provided personal coaching and training to improve client adherence.

Education

Bachelor of Commercial Art and Communication at Northeastern University
May 29, 1994
Bachelor of Arts (Commercial Art) at Northeastern University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
at Town Sports International (TSI) | Boston University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Commercial Art at Northeastern University, Boston, MA
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2001
at Town Sports International (TSI) | Boston University, Boston, MA
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

First Aid CPR/AED
November 30, 2002 - September 13, 2026
Adult, Infant & Child First Aid/CPR/AED
January 1, 2001 - September 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services
    Atlantis Sports Clubs & Spa — Brand Transformation
    A multi-location brand transformation designed to create a cohesive, upscale visual experience across fitness, wellness, and hospitality touchpoints. The work spans branded business cards, brochures, signage, posters, promotional cards, pro-shop materials, apparel, newsletters, websites, and targeted campaigns for golf training, karate, kids’ swim lessons, and massage. I also designed and developed a Flash-animated RFP presentation for the Sheraton Manhattan health club, helping the team win the account. Alongside my creative direction role, I worked directly with members as a personal trainer, building relationships that supported engagement and retention. From brand development and print design to digital experiences, motion, and member engagement, the project demonstrates how creative leadership can strengthen a growing brand across multiple locations and audiences.…
    Creative Motivation — Design in Motion
    A collection of custom illustrated typography, branding, business cards, posters, product designs, and motion graphics created to inspire, motivate, and make an impact. The collection showcases how strong visual concepts can translate across print, digital, and products—from personalized designs and brand applications to ready-to-sell creative products. Motion graphics bring the work to life, demonstrating how typography, illustration, composition, and storytelling can create greater visual impact. video videoeditor animator…
    Website Hero Background Video
    Designed and produced a dynamic hero background video for a website redesign, selecting and editing footage to create a cohesive visual experience that supports the brand and engages visitors immediately. Optimized the final video for web performance and delivery while also designing the new website’s overall look and feel and establishing its visual direction. Video VideoEditing MotionDesign WebDesign CreativeDirection…
    Jammin Sportswear Print Collaboration
    Provided ongoing graphic design and production support for a custom apparel and screen-printing company, combining creative design with hands-on print production expertise. Work included: • Logo and artwork digitizing • Production-ready screen-print separations • Color correction and design enhancement • Custom apparel and merchandise designs • Branding and design solutions for entrepreneurial clients The collaboration required both creative problem-solving and technical precision—adapting artwork for real-world production while maintaining strong visual quality.…
    Wedding Theme Designs
    Created the logo and visual identity for The Royal Elegance wedding theme collection, including the tagline “RE: A Story Just Begun.” Developed distinct visual concepts for Starfish Beach, Black Tie Diamond, Regal & Luxe Suite, and the playful Ring Security collection, translating each theme into cohesive, memorable designs across the brand experience. GraphicDesign VisualIdentity LogoDesign WeddingDesign CreativeDirection…
    Law Firm Logo Design
    Developed a distinctive visual identity for a law firm, exploring logo concepts, color direction, and real-world applications to identify the strongest solution. Presented and refined multiple options before delivering the final selected logo. logo design…