I'm Nicola Malcolm Leighton Villa, a creative, user-focused information designer with over 20 years' experience delivering compelling brand and communication assets, PowerPoint presentations, and customised training in brand design and productivity tools. With strong design and technical skills, a big-picture approach, and a keen eye for detail, I partner with organisations to create valuable, usable solutions that support growth and clear communication.…

Nicola Malcolm Leighton Villa

I'm Nicola Malcolm Leighton Villa, a creative, user-focused information designer with over 20 years' experience delivering compelling brand and communication assets, PowerPoint presentations, and customised training in brand design and productivity tools. With strong design and technical skills, a big-picture approach, and a keen eye for detail, I partner with organisations to create valuable, usable solutions that support growth and clear communication.…

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I’m Nicola Malcolm Leighton Villa, a creative, user-focused information designer with over 20 years’ experience delivering compelling brand and communication assets, PowerPoint presentations, and customised training in brand design and productivity tools.

With strong design and technical skills, a big-picture approach, and a keen eye for detail, I partner with organisations to create valuable, usable solutions that support growth and clear communication.

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English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand Communications Specialist at BulletPoint Media
August 1, 2023 - Present
Contributes to the design and development of high-impact PowerPoint pitch decks for new business proposals and client acquisition. Produces key brand and communication assets tailored to client needs and objectives. Develops in-house training offering best-practice visual identity, information design and software use to internal teams.
Brand Communications Specialist at Bulletpoint Media
August 1, 2023 - Present
Produce key brand and communication assets tailored to client needs and objectives. Design and format creative pitch decks, reports, and proposals aligned with brand guidelines. Develop in-house training offering best-practice visual identity, information design and software use to internal teams.
Brand Communications Specialist at BULLETPOINT MEDIA
August 1, 2023 - Present
Produce key brand and communication assets tailored to client needs and objectives. Design and format creative pitch decks, reports, and proposals aligned with brand guidelines. Develop in-house training offering best-practice visual identity, information design, and software use to internal teams.
Brand Communications Manager at TwentyFifty Ltd
July 31, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Led the brand strategy and rollout of a new visual identity for a Business and Human Rights consultancy. Supported the execution of a multi-channel communications strategy in collaboration with the Strategic Communications Director. Created and managed the refresh of digital brand assets, marketing materials, the company website, and knowledge hubs.
Brand Communications Manager at TWENTYFIFTY LTD
July 31, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Led the brand strategy and rollout of a new visual identity for this Business and Human Rights consultancy. Supported execution of a multi-channel communications strategy in collaboration with the Strategic Communications Director. Created and managed refresh of digital brand assets, marketing materials, the company website, and knowledge hubs.
Brand Communications Manager at TwentyFifty Ltd
July 1, 2023 - October 11, 2025
Led the brand strategy and rollout of a new visual identity for this Business and Human Rights consultancy. Supported the execution of a multi-channel communications strategy in collaboration with the Strategic Communications Director. Created and managed the refresh of brand assets, marketing materials, the company website and knowledge hubs.
Information Designer at Lawton Harper & Partners (LH&P)
April 30, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Provided technology solutions, information security support, and graphic design services for a small business management consultancy. Designed infographics and presentations to enhance client engagement and communication. Created and maintained brand collateral, internal systems, and the company website.
Information Designer at LAWTON HARPER & PARTNERS (LH&P)
April 30, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Provided technology solutions, information security support, and graphic design services for a small business management consultancy. Designed infographics and presentations to enhance client engagement and communication. Created and maintained brand collateral, internal systems, and the company website.
Information Designer at Lawton Harper & Partners (LH&P)
April 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Provided technology solutions, information security support, and graphic design services for a small business management consultancy. Designed infographics and presentations to enhance client engagement and communication. Created and maintained brand collateral, internal systems, and the company website.
Communications Manager at Openreach
December 31, 2006 - September 3, 2025
Partnered with BT Group’s brand team to launch and embed the new Openreach visual identity, brand site and asset library. Supported the Marketing Communications team in producing digital and printed marketing materials, publications, and photo library. Managed the customer communications briefing process, overseeing the creation and delivery of weekly updates to customers and key internal stakeholders.
Communications Manager at OPENREACH
December 31, 2006 - September 3, 2025
Partnered with BT Group's brand team to launch and embed the new Openreach visual identity, brand site, and asset library. Supported the Marketing Communications team in producing digital and printed marketing materials, publications, and photo library. Managed the customer communications briefing process, overseeing weekly customer updates and communications to key internal stakeholders.
Communications Manager at Openreach
December 1, 2006 - October 11, 2025
Partnered with BT Group’s brand team to launch and embed the new Openreach visual identity, brand site and asset library. Supported the Marketing Communications team in producing digital and printed marketing materials, publications, and photo library. Managed the customer communications briefing process, overseeing the creation and delivery of weekly updates to customers and key internal stakeholders.
Information Designer at BT Wholesale
April 30, 2006 - September 3, 2025
Assisted senior advisors in client restructuring projects using specialised charting tools to aid decision making. Delivered tailored software training to enhance staff proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools. Ran a presentation design service for the day-to-day running of the HR business.
Information Designer at BT WHOLESALE
April 30, 2006 - September 3, 2025
Assisted senior advisors in client restructuring projects using specialised charting tools to aid decision making. Delivered tailored software training to enhance staff proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools. Ran a presentation design service for the day-to-day running of the HR business.
Information Designer at BT Wholesale
April 1, 2006 - October 11, 2025
Assisted senior advisors in client restructuring projects using specialised charting tools to aid decision making. Delivered tailored software training to enhance staff proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools. Ran a presentation design service for the day-to-day running of the HR business.
Presentations Specialist at Bulletpoint Media
October 31, 2004 - September 3, 2025
Led a successful presentation design consultancy supporting blue-chip clients and creative agencies across London. Produced branded PowerPoint templates, multimedia presentations, style guides, and delivered in-house design and software training.
Presentations Specialist at BULLETPOINT MEDIA
October 31, 2004 - September 3, 2025
Led a successful presentation design consultancy supporting blue-chip clients and creative agencies across London. Produced branded PowerPoint templates, multimedia presentations, style guides, and delivered in-house design and software training.
Presentation Specialist at BulletPoint Media
October 1, 2004 - October 11, 2025
Led a successful presentation design consultancy supporting blue-chip clients and creative agencies across London. Produced branded PowerPoint templates, multimedia presentations, style guides, and delivered in-house design and software training.
Presentations Manager at Foresight Europe
October 31, 1998 - September 3, 2025
Managed the presentations department at a fast-paced film and entertainment promotions agency. Developed multimedia presentations for high-profile PR and marketing campaigns supporting new releases.
Presentations Manager at FORESIGHT EUROPE
October 31, 1998 - September 3, 2025
Managed the presentations department at a fast-paced film and entertainment promotions agency. Developed multimedia presentations for high-profile PR and marketing campaigns supporting new releases.
Presentations Manager at Foresight Europe
October 1, 1998 - October 11, 2025
Managed the presentations department at a fast-paced film and entertainment promotions agency. Developed multimedia presentations for high-profile PR and marketing campaigns supporting new releases.
PowerPoint Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
December 31, 1996 - September 3, 2025
Worked with a diverse range of clients in London’s creative sector, delivering contract-based presentation design support.
PowerPoint Designer (Freelance)
December 31, 1996 - September 3, 2025
Worked with a diverse range of clients in London’s creative sector, delivering contract-based presentation design support.
PowerPoint Designer at Freelance – Various Clients
December 1, 1996 - October 11, 2025
Extensive freelance work delivering contract-based presentation design support for a diverse range of clients in London’s creative sector.

Education

Studied Art History and Philosophy at Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Honours Diploma in Bilingual Education at Western Canada High School, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989
Undergraduate studies (Art History and Philosophy) at Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Honours Diploma in Bilingual Education at Western Canada High School, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989
Art History and Philosophy at Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
Honours Diploma in bilingual education at Western Canada High School, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Education, Other

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