Hi, I'm Melina Nekoo, a Lead Graphic Designer with 12+ years of experience delivering impactful brand experiences across print, digital, web, social, experiential, and environmental design. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, guiding creative initiatives from concept through execution and collaborating cross-functionally to bring memorable experiences to life. I enjoy transforming strategic objectives into visually compelling solutions—whether it's event collateral, social campaigns, websites, email marketing, packaging, signage, or large-scale environmental graphics. I'm passionate about storytelling, craft, and consistent brand execution, and I love mentoring junior designers to elevate team performance.

Melina Nekoo

Hi, I'm Melina Nekoo, a Lead Graphic Designer with 12+ years of experience delivering impactful brand experiences across print, digital, web, social, experiential, and environmental design. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, guiding creative initiatives from concept through execution and collaborating cross-functionally to bring memorable experiences to life. I enjoy transforming strategic objectives into visually compelling solutions—whether it's event collateral, social campaigns, websites, email marketing, packaging, signage, or large-scale environmental graphics. I'm passionate about storytelling, craft, and consistent brand execution, and I love mentoring junior designers to elevate team performance.

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Hi, I’m Melina Nekoo, a Lead Graphic Designer with 12+ years of experience delivering impactful brand experiences across print, digital, web, social, experiential, and environmental design. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, guiding creative initiatives from concept through execution and collaborating cross-functionally to bring memorable experiences to life.

I enjoy transforming strategic objectives into visually compelling solutions—whether it’s event collateral, social campaigns, websites, email marketing, packaging, signage, or large-scale environmental graphics. I’m passionate about storytelling, craft, and consistent brand execution, and I love mentoring junior designers to elevate team performance.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Prollenium Medical Technologies Inc.
May 1, 2023 - Present
Lead the design and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, experiential, and environmental channels for a portfolio of aesthetic brands. Design event assets including directional signage, agendas, name badges, registration materials, event posters, pull-up banners, brochures, flyers, educational materials, stage and backdrop graphics, tablecloths, and branded on-site experiences. Develop email campaigns and responsive landing pages using Salesforce Marketing Cloud, ensuring alignment with brand standards and marketing objectives. Build, maintain, and evolve brand guidelines, design systems, and asset libraries to ensure consistency across all customer touchpoints. Translate marketing briefs into strategic creative concepts, present design rationale to stakeholders, and manage feedback through final delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, digital, sales, education, and product teams to execute campaigns from concept to completion. Prepare pro
Senior Graphic Designer at Nova Advertising Agency
February 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022
Led development of integrated campaigns and brand experiences for clients across hospitality, food, fashion, and lifestyle sectors. Designed outdoor advertising, social campaigns, environmental graphics, websites, presentations, packaging, brochures, promotional materials, and other print collateral. Developed and maintained brand guidelines, presented creative concepts to clients, and collaborated with account managers, strategists, and production teams to deliver high-impact campaigns within tight timelines. Mentored junior designers and coordinated with external vendors to ensure successful execution across print and environmental applications.
Senior Graphic Designer at Aftabnet Communication Group
May 1, 2013 - March 1, 2018
Developed integrated branding and campaign solutions for a diverse portfolio of consumer brands. Led the creative execution of over 300 ATL and BTL marketing assets across print, digital, and environmental channels. Designed brochures, promotional materials, presentations, advertising campaigns, event collateral, and branded experiences. Managed project workflows, client approvals, production timelines, and cross-functional communication to ensure timely delivery. Supported the development of junior designers through mentorship and ongoing creative guidance.
Graphic Designer at Badkoobeh Advertising Agency
April 1, 2011 - February 1, 2013
Designed brand identities, brochures, marketing materials, and promotional assets for corporate and retail clients. Supported pitch development through concept generation, visual storytelling, and presentation design. Collaborated with senior creatives in a fast-paced agency environment to deliver high-quality design solutions under tight deadlines.

Education

Graduate Certificate – Art and Design Fundamentals at Centennial College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Visual Arts – Graphic Design at Science and Culture University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Digital Marketing Management
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Advertising Principles
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Adobe Creative Suite Mastery
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services