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Sylvia Vadakara

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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…

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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.

  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

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

Projects · 1

Work experience· 4 roles

Director of Marketing · The Bulldog Group & AggDirectJan 2021 – Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

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 · Weller DevelopmentOct 2017 – Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

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 · Harvey AgencyJul 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

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 · Self-Employed / Independent ConsultantOct 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 2 mos

Education

MBA, Marketing Concentration · Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School2030 – 2026
MA, Design Leadership · Maryland Institute College of Art2030 – 2026
MFA, Creative Writing & Publishing Arts · University of Baltimore2030 – 2026
BA, Comparative & World Literature · University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign2030 – 2026

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