I am a designer with over 25 years of proven expertise transforming complex data, ideas, and strategies into compelling visual stories that inspire and drive results. I am adept at collaborating across teams and managing multiple projects with flexibility, a solution-oriented mindset, and grace under pressure—delivering high-quality, brand-aligned results that engage and drive action. I thrive in collaborative environments, delivering consistent, impactful visuals across digital and print channels while maintaining brand integrity and timelines. My experience spans corporate presentations, marketing assets, and dynamic templates, always with a focus on clear storytelling and measurable outcomes.

Barbara McGowan

I am a designer with over 25 years of proven expertise transforming complex data, ideas, and strategies into compelling visual stories that inspire and drive results. I am adept at collaborating across teams and managing multiple projects with flexibility, a solution-oriented mindset, and grace under pressure—delivering high-quality, brand-aligned results that engage and drive action. I thrive in collaborative environments, delivering consistent, impactful visuals across digital and print channels while maintaining brand integrity and timelines. My experience spans corporate presentations, marketing assets, and dynamic templates, always with a focus on clear storytelling and measurable outcomes.

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I am a designer with over 25 years of proven expertise transforming complex data, ideas, and strategies into compelling visual stories that inspire and drive results. I am adept at collaborating across teams and managing multiple projects with flexibility, a solution-oriented mindset, and grace under pressure—delivering high-quality, brand-aligned results that engage and drive action.

I thrive in collaborative environments, delivering consistent, impactful visuals across digital and print channels while maintaining brand integrity and timelines. My experience spans corporate presentations, marketing assets, and dynamic templates, always with a focus on clear storytelling and measurable outcomes.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Creative Designer, Contractor at Verizon
April 1, 2021 - Present
Creative designer contracting with the creative marketing team to refresh diverse customer-facing deliverables and ensure brand consistency across digital and print channels.
Presentation Designer at Impact Presentation Design
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance presentation designer collaborating with business leaders to reimagine and elevate presentations, design dynamic templates, and align visual storytelling with strategic objectives.
Presentation Designer at Voya Financial (formerly ING)
July 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Supported over 50 internal stakeholders across departments, collaborating with writers, designers, and key stakeholders to define goals, shape concepts, and develop content brought to life visually and through animation for maximum impact.
Presentation Designer at ING (formerly CitiStreet)
December 1, 2008 - July 1, 2013
Designed, developed, and delivered sales, financial and marketing-related presentations and materials. Managed workflow among a team of designers.
Presentation Specialist at CitiStreet
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2008
Designed and edited presentations while managing multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery and maintaining standard design layouts and specifications.
Presentation Specialist, Contractor at State Street Global Advisors
September 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Created and designed unique and innovative presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Marketing at Suffolk University, Boston, MA
August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Software & Internet