Experienced designer with 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry, transforming complex data into compelling visual narratives, enhancing stakeholder engagement and driving business growth. Proven success in fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering impactful creative across digital and print mediums and managing high-impact projects under tight deadlines.

Kimberly Kivela

Experienced designer with 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry, transforming complex data into compelling visual narratives, enhancing stakeholder engagement and driving business growth. Proven success in fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering impactful creative across digital and print mediums and managing high-impact projects under tight deadlines.

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Experienced designer with 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry, transforming complex data into compelling visual narratives, enhancing stakeholder engagement and driving business growth. Proven success in fostering cross-functional
collaboration, and delivering impactful creative across digital and print mediums and managing high-impact projects under tight deadlines.

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Senior Presentation Designer & Marketing Production Manager at Easterly Asset Management
August 15, 2024 - Present
• Leading the development of over 75 high-impact presentations monthly, contributing to a 15% increase in client acquisition. •  Streamlined the presentation creation process, reducing turnaround time by 40% through the implementation of standardized templates. • Collaborate with investment teams to translate complex financial data into clear, investor-friendly visuals. • Overseeing all production and design, implementing brand imagery and guidelines into templates and firm marketing materials.
Presentation Designer at John Hancock
September 1, 2020 - August 15, 2024
• Responsible for producing quarterly reports and presentations, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate, while QC’ing independently for 100% accuracy. • Enhanced content engagement by 25% through the integration of interactive elements and data visualizations. • Coordinated with compliance and legal teams to ensure all materials met regulatory standards.
Senior Production Designer at State Street Bank
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
• Re-branded investor presentation materials, leading to a 10% improvement in stakeholder comprehension scores. • Implemented a new quality control process, reducing errors in published materials by 40%.
Senior Designer at Robert Half
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
• Delivered customized presentation solutions for over 30 clients, resulting in a 90% client retention rate. • Developed brand-consistent templates that improved client presentation efficiency by 35%. • Provided training sessions on effective presentation design, enhancing client team capabilities.
Freelance Senior Designer at Appleton Partners
September 30, 2017 - April 29, 2018
• Created a suite of client-facing materials that contributed to a 12% increase in client engagement. • Collaborated with marketing to align presentation content with overall brand messaging.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Maine College of Art
September 1, 1996 - June 20, 2000

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods