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Hi, I'm Laura Pantoliano, a Senior Presentation & Graphic Designer with 25 years of experience delivering executive‑level presentations and visual storytelling solutions. I translate complex data into clear, persuasive visuals, mentor teams, optimize processes, and build scalable design systems that align strategy with creativity. I’m passionate about human-centered design that informs, persuades, and inspires decision-makers.…Hi, I'm Laura Pantoliano, a Senior Presentation & Graphic Designer with 25 years of experience delivering executive‑level presentations and visual storytelling solutions. I translate complex data into clear, persuasive visuals, mentor teams, optimize processes, and build scalable design systems that align strategy with creativity. I’m passionate about human-centered design that informs, persuades, and inspires decision-makers.

Laura Pantoliano

Presentation Designer, Graphic Designer, Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Laura Pantoliano, a Senior Presentation & Graphic Designer with 25 years of experience delivering executive‑level presentations and visual storytelling solutions. I translate complex data into clear, persuasive visuals, mentor teams, optimize processes, and build scalable design systems that align strategy with creativity. I’m passionate about human-centered design that informs, persuades, and inspires decision-makers.…Hi, I'm Laura Pantoliano, a Senior Presentation & Graphic Designer with 25 years of experience delivering executive‑level presentations and visual storytelling solutions. I translate complex data into clear, persuasive visuals, mentor teams, optimize processes, and build scalable design systems that align strategy with creativity. I’m passionate about human-centered design that informs, persuades, and inspires decision-makers.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Laura Pantoliano, a Senior Presentation & Graphic Designer with 25 years of experience delivering executive‑level presentations and visual storytelling solutions.

I translate complex data into clear, persuasive visuals, mentor teams, optimize processes, and build scalable design systems that align strategy with creativity. I’m passionate about human-centered design that informs, persuades, and inspires decision-makers.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

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Work Experience

Senior Presentation & Graphic Designer at MERCK

December 1, 2022 - Present

Conceived bold slide designs and case studies, bringing data and perspectives to life through the development of data visualizations, infographics, and charts. Crafted internal and public-facing PowerPoint presentations that communicate ideas clearly and elegantly. Developed hybrid and custom templates incorporating corporate branding and graphic elements from various media. Ensured compliance with style guides and presentation specifications and collaborated professionally with team peers, clients, and interdepartmental colleagues.

Presentation Designer at AARP

May 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025

Designed PowerPoint and Keynote presentation templates, layouts, and style sheets maintaining brand visual identity. Produced visually dynamic presentations using analytics and creative briefs. Created and edited multi-page documents including pitchbooks, graphs, and charts. Edited existing presentations, incorporating transitions and animations. Collaborated cross-functionally with Graphic Design to create assets and provided creative guidance for multimedia presentations.

Senior Graphic & Presentation Specialist at Premium Production Inc.

July 31, 2021 - July 11, 2025

Produced print, web, and email materials from concept to production. Created advanced presentations and templates using Adobe Creative Suite. Applied creative layout solutions to slides and translated business language into engaging visual stories. Managed design fundamentals including typography, layout, and color. Prepared materials for pre-press production, maintained marketing outreach consistency, and led the design and production team.

Senior Graphic Designer at Temporary Excellence Inc.

January 31, 2009 - July 11, 2025

Designed pitches and presentations for sales teams, analyzing and planning design frameworks according to project concepts. Created marketing and e-marketing materials, ensured project requirements and customer demands were met by producing high-quality layouts for presentations, manuals, brochures, and newsletters. Provided strategic direction for creative campaigns and coordinated content and updates for the company website.

Lead Graphic Designer at IBM – Spherion/CGR

May 31, 2002 - July 11, 2025

Led a team of designers in developing graphic and production materials. Managed creation of complex presentations for senior stakeholders. Established work process improvements and archive management. Supported stakeholder engagement and managed multi-phase product development projects including design conceptualization and milestone management. Proofread and tracked all production jobs to ensure quality and accuracy.

Presentation Designer at AARP

July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023

Designed branded templates, layouts, and style systems; produced high-impact client and company presentations driven by insights and strategic briefs; developed multi-section pitchbooks using structured templates and style sheets; elevated presentations through advanced transitions and visual storytelling; translated complex data into clear executive narratives; created original graphics and multimedia assets; partnered cross-functionally with design teams to develop cohesive, brand-aligned assets; built data visualizations and structured graphics to support strategic messaging.

Senior Graphic & Presentation Specialist at Premium Production Inc.

April 1, 2009 - July 1, 2021

Led integrated print, digital, and email initiatives from concept through final delivery; designed executive-level presentations and scalable templates using advanced information design principles; translated complex business concepts into compelling visuals; leveraged Adobe Creative Suite to produce sophisticated, brand-aligned creative solutions; directed design and production teams, fostering high performance and collaborative execution; managed pre-press production and vendor coordination to ensure accuracy and quality control; delivered high-impact marketing materials within tight budgets and accelerated timelines; ensured brand consistency while strengthening cross-functional partnerships across sales, marketing, and customer service.

Lead Graphic Designer at IBM – Spherion/CGR

August 1, 2000 - January 1, 2009

Led and mentored a design team delivering high-impact graphic and production materials; developed complex, high-stakes presentations for the Chairman and senior leadership; optimized creative workflows to elevate efficiency, quality, and design standards; produced executive-level presentations and data visuals, translating complex information into clear narratives; implemented a centralized archive system to improve asset accessibility and team productivity; streamlined cross-functional stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment and timely execution; designed and produced full-color print collateral, branded visuals, presentations, and logos; managed end-to-end new product development from concept through execution and feedback integration; oversaw production tracking to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery; directed final quality assurance to maintain brand integrity and accuracy.