Hi, I’m Sylvia Vadakara, a graphic and presentation designer based in Baltimore with 13+ years of experience translating architectural, development, and built-environment concepts into polished, investor-ready presentations. I specialize in transforming renderings, site plans, technical diagrams, and spatial narratives into clear, compelling decks that resonate with clients, executives, and stakeholders. I excel in layout design, typography, visual hierarchy, and brand systems, with deep experience in real estate development, cross-functional collaboration, and fast-turn, high-volume deck production using PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and the Adobe Creative Suite. My work spans nonprofit and commercial clients, construction-tech marketplaces, and public-facing presentations for hearings and investor audiences.…

Sylvia Vadakara

Hi, I’m Sylvia Vadakara, a graphic and presentation designer based in Baltimore with 13+ years of experience translating architectural, development, and built-environment concepts into polished, investor-ready presentations. I specialize in transforming renderings, site plans, technical diagrams, and spatial narratives into clear, compelling decks that resonate with clients, executives, and stakeholders. I excel in layout design, typography, visual hierarchy, and brand systems, with deep experience in real estate development, cross-functional collaboration, and fast-turn, high-volume deck production using PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and the Adobe Creative Suite. My work spans nonprofit and commercial clients, construction-tech marketplaces, and public-facing presentations for hearings and investor audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Sylvia Vadakara, a graphic and presentation designer based in Baltimore with 13+ years of experience translating architectural, development, and built-environment concepts into polished, investor-ready presentations. I specialize in transforming renderings, site plans, technical diagrams, and spatial narratives into clear, compelling decks that resonate with clients, executives, and stakeholders.

I excel in layout design, typography, visual hierarchy, and brand systems, with deep experience in real estate development, cross-functional collaboration, and fast-turn, high-volume deck production using PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and the Adobe Creative Suite. My work spans nonprofit and commercial clients, construction-tech marketplaces, and public-facing presentations for hearings and investor audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Marketing at The Bulldog Group & AggDirect
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Lead presentation designer for executive, investor, client, and conference communications across multiple business units, producing high-volume, fast-turn decks under strict brand standards. Primary designer of investor pitch decks and executive presentation systems. Create comprehensive brand guidelines and presentation templates across multiple partner companies, ensuring visual consistency and polish for all stakeholder communications. Transform complex data sets and technical information into engaging infographics, charts, and diagrams using advanced PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Adobe Creative Suite capabilities. Manage concurrent presentation projects with aggressive timelines, collaborating directly with multiple stakeholders on iterative revisions. Develop marketing collateral including proposals, capability statements, one-pagers, and digital content for B2B audiences in a competitive construction-tech marketplace. Built and maintained master slide templates, layout systems,
Creative Director at Weller Development
October 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020
Designed investor and stakeholder pitch presentations communicating architectural plans, urban design concepts, site strategies, and development visions for a $5.5B waterfront redevelopment project. Translated architectural drawings, renderings, maps, and technical planning materials into visually compelling presentation documents for public hearings, investors, and civic stakeholders. Developed layout systems and visual standards for design-driven presentations, ensuring clarity and aesthetic quality across digital and print formats. Produced high-end presentation documents under rapid turnaround timelines, balancing design quality with complex stakeholder input.
Digital Account Executive at Harvey Agency
July 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Designed executive presentations and performance reports for Fortune 500 clients including McCormick & Co., translating analytics and digital strategy into clear, client-ready visual formats. Managed an extensive website and content strategy redesign for two divisions of the McCormick U.S. Industrial Group, handling client interaction and translating analytics and strategy into executive-ready visual formats. Developed creative briefs and presentation materials for website redesigns and integrated digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.
Independent Consultant | Communications, Marketing & Brand Strategy at Self-Employed / Independent Consultant
October 1, 2011 - Present
Designed pitch decks, design concept presentations, and stakeholder materials incorporating diagrams, renderings, and spatial storytelling for nonprofit and commercial clients. Created brand identity systems, style guides, and presentation templates ensuring long-term visual consistency across organizations.

Education

MBA, Marketing Concentration at Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
MA, Design Leadership at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
MFA, Creative Writing & Publishing Arts at University of Baltimore
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
BA, Comparative & World Literature at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization