I am a Senior Presentation Designer and Visual Communications Specialist who turn complex concepts into clear, persuasive visuals for government, healthcare, technology, and professional services. I design high-impact decks for C-suite audiences, maintain brand consistency across diverse materials, and lead end-to-end projects in fast-paced, remote environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine messaging and storytelling. I bring 10+ years of agency and in-house experience, translating data and concepts into engaging visuals—charts, infographics, icons, and motion graphics. I mentor teammates, train 400+ executive users on PowerPoint best practices, and leverage AI tools and the Adobe Creative Cloud to accelerate output and deliver ready-to-use client materials.

Arlene Ligori

I am a Senior Presentation Designer and Visual Communications Specialist who turn complex concepts into clear, persuasive visuals for government, healthcare, technology, and professional services. I design high-impact decks for C-suite audiences, maintain brand consistency across diverse materials, and lead end-to-end projects in fast-paced, remote environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine messaging and storytelling. I bring 10+ years of agency and in-house experience, translating data and concepts into engaging visuals—charts, infographics, icons, and motion graphics. I mentor teammates, train 400+ executive users on PowerPoint best practices, and leverage AI tools and the Adobe Creative Cloud to accelerate output and deliver ready-to-use client materials.

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I am a Senior Presentation Designer and Visual Communications Specialist who turn complex concepts into clear, persuasive visuals for government, healthcare, technology, and professional services. I design high-impact decks for C-suite audiences, maintain brand consistency across diverse materials, and lead end-to-end projects in fast-paced, remote environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine messaging and storytelling.

I bring 10+ years of agency and in-house experience, translating data and concepts into engaging visuals—charts, infographics, icons, and motion graphics. I mentor teammates, train 400+ executive users on PowerPoint best practices, and leverage AI tools and the Adobe Creative Cloud to accelerate output and deliver ready-to-use client materials.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Designer at Ardent Health
March 4, 2024 - Present
Design, create and update PowerPoint templates and executive-level presentations; use motion graphics, interactivity, images, iconography and other visual elements to enhance presentations and social media; utilize generative AI within the Adobe Creative Suite; train users in PowerPoint and other tools; support and strategize with Executive Leadership and Communications teams; design digital and print materials including infographics and branded materials; create animated GIFs; develop and refine custom icons while maintaining the icon library.
Senior Consultant, Visual Communications at Guidehouse Consulting
May 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Serve as Senior Consultant for public sector agencies; collaborate with project consultants from kickoff to completion; create visually captivating and cohesive presentations for client pitches.
Senior Manager, Design Delivery at Gagen MacDonald
September 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Provide design support to internal and external business partners and leaders; create and update static and interactive presentations and other materials based on client needs; create and edit Email and PowerPoint Templates.
Senior Presentation Designer at CrowdStrike
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Utilized PowerPoint & Google Slides to create slide decks for the executive team and internal clients; created and edited marketing collateral.
Senior E-Learning Designer at KnowBe4
March 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Designed, illustrated and animated customer-facing E-Learning videos and modules using Keynote and Storyline; collaborated with clients, content owners, and subject matter experts; used Adobe XD to design mobile courses, create assets for Dev and provide workflow and wireframes; created instructional materials such as security documents and posters; added animations and transitions to presentations; assisted in development of storyboards and scripts; ensured graphics are 508 compliant.
Senior Presentation Specialist at Tech Data
May 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Designed all trade show PowerPoint presentations for the Executive Sales Team; collaborated on presentation designs with manager, clients and stakeholders; created executive-level presentations for internal and external audiences that visually communicate a compelling story; assessed and evaluated existing presentations to implement and recommend improvements.
Graphic Designer at White & Case
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Created and edited a variety of corporate branded PowerPoint materials, including Excel charts, financial tables, maps, diagrams, etc.; delivered layouts for publications by completing creative concepts and production; created and edited e-mail campaigns with Vuture and HTML in Dreamweaver.
Production Designer II at Raymond James
February 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015
Generated marketing materials for Corporate & Advisor clients; produced social media graphics and assets for Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Senior Graphic Designer at Holland & Knight
August 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Managed a staff of 2 graphic designers; created layouts for publications; produced advertisements and sponsorships; created and edited e-mail campaigns with HTML/Dreamweaver.
Web & Graphic Design Specialist at Carlton Fields
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013
Improved branded collateral materials, ads, newsletters, e-newsletters and customized infographics; updated content and graphics for social media channels.
Graphic Designer at AT&T
May 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Enforced national and local brand standards; developed marketing materials; created 2D animations in PowerPoint and Keynote for iPad used by salesforce; designed B2B and B2C materials.
Site Manager/Graphic Designer at IKON Document Solutions / RICOH - Jewish Community Center
April 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Managed creative and print shop staff and acted as art director for all creative jobs; designed marketing materials per brand standards; elevated JCC branding across channels; operated internal print shop machines and managed bulk mailings.
Graphic Designer / Patent Illustrator at Thompson Coburn
June 1, 1999 - April 1, 2008
Initiated internal development of patent illustrations using SolidWorks and Adobe Illustrator; designed internal and external marketing materials; brainstormed marketing campaigns; maintained brand standards; created and edited PowerPoint presentations, animations and templates.
Business Communications Designer at Ardent Health
March 1, 2024 - Present
Designs and formats PowerPoint templates across 3+ local brand brands, standardizing presentations for 1,000+ internal users. Translates complex strategic content into executive-ready keynote decks for C-suite leadership and supports an annual conference with 500+ attendees. Builds and maintains a firm-wide 200+ icon library to ensure brand consistency. Collaborates with Executive Leadership to clarify goals and audience needs, refining messaging and structure across 10+ high-stakes decks per quarter. Enhances clarity and storytelling with motion graphics and interactivity, and creates charts, infographics, and custom diagrams to distill data. Partners with AI tools and Adobe Creative Cloud to increase velocity; trains 400+ executive users in PowerPoint best practices.
Law Firm Graphic Designer at White & Case
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Designed and formatted high-impact corporate branded PowerPoint materials, including Excel charts, financial tables, maps, and diagrams for 4 global law firm clients. Maintained brand consistency across print and digital deliverables including publications, emails, and collateral for an AmLaw 50 firm.
Production Designer II at Raymond James Financial
February 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015
Designed and maintained marketing materials for Corporate and Financial Advisors, upholding brand standards and asset libraries across 50+ active templates. Developed Social Media Package artwork across 4 platforms to support a Fortune 500 firm.

Education

Master of Medical Illustration at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design & Illustration at University of Illinois
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
Associate in Science, Biology at Lincoln Land Community College
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
Master of Medical Illustration at University of Illinois, Chicago
January 11, 2030 - May 2, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design & Illustration at University of Illinois, Champaign
January 11, 2030 - May 2, 2026
Associate in Science, Biology at Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL
January 11, 2030 - May 2, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Government, Software & Internet, Financial Services