I’m a creative design and marketing communications professional with 20+ years of experience turning complex business, financial, research, and organizational information into clear, compelling visual communications. I specialize in presentation design, information design, reports, pitch-style decks, visual storytelling, and content-heavy communications. My background combines design, copywriting, business communication, and financial services experience, which allows me to work with dense information and shape it into polished, audience-focused materials. I’ve created reports, presentation decks, infographics, promotional materials, and stakeholder-facing communications for research, education, arts, nonprofit, and community organizations. At Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Healthy Communities, I worked with research teams to translate complex data and findings into accessible, publication-ready materials. Before moving further into design and communications, I spent several years as a Senior Financial Advisor, developing clear recommendations from complex financial information for clients. That experience gives me a strong foundation for understanding business models, financial narratives, investor-facing communication, and decision-focused presentations. For investor decks, my focus is strengthening the story, improving slide flow, refining headlines and copy, clarifying data, and creating a clean, professional visual system that helps investors quickly understand the opportunity.

Crystal Clark

I’m a creative design and marketing communications professional with 20+ years of experience turning complex business, financial, research, and organizational information into clear, compelling visual communications. I specialize in presentation design, information design, reports, pitch-style decks, visual storytelling, and content-heavy communications. My background combines design, copywriting, business communication, and financial services experience, which allows me to work with dense information and shape it into polished, audience-focused materials. I’ve created reports, presentation decks, infographics, promotional materials, and stakeholder-facing communications for research, education, arts, nonprofit, and community organizations. At Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Healthy Communities, I worked with research teams to translate complex data and findings into accessible, publication-ready materials. Before moving further into design and communications, I spent several years as a Senior Financial Advisor, developing clear recommendations from complex financial information for clients. That experience gives me a strong foundation for understanding business models, financial narratives, investor-facing communication, and decision-focused presentations. For investor decks, my focus is strengthening the story, improving slide flow, refining headlines and copy, clarifying data, and creating a clean, professional visual system that helps investors quickly understand the opportunity.

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I’m a creative design and marketing communications professional with 20+ years of experience turning complex business, financial, research, and organizational information into clear, compelling visual communications.

I specialize in presentation design, information design, reports, pitch-style decks, visual storytelling, and content-heavy communications. My background combines design, copywriting, business communication, and financial services experience, which allows me to work with dense information and shape it into polished, audience-focused materials.

I’ve created reports, presentation decks, infographics, promotional materials, and stakeholder-facing communications for research, education, arts, nonprofit, and community organizations. At Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Healthy Communities, I worked with research teams to translate complex data and findings into accessible, publication-ready materials.

Before moving further into design and communications, I spent several years as a Senior Financial Advisor, developing clear recommendations from complex financial information for clients. That experience gives me a strong foundation for understanding business models, financial narratives, investor-facing communication, and decision-focused presentations.

For investor decks, my focus is strengthening the story, improving slide flow, refining headlines and copy, clarifying data, and creating a clean, professional visual system that helps investors quickly understand the opportunity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Financial Advisor at CIBC
November 1, 2009 - June 1, 2017
Delivered personalized financial advice to clients, supporting long-term financial planning and investment strategies. Built and maintained a portfolio of high-value client relationships, providing tailored solutions for wealth management, tax planning, and estate planning. Consistently exceeded sales and service targets, earning multiple awards for performance excellence. Analyzed financial data to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and recommend actionable strategies.
Visual Content & Information Design Specialist at Loyalist College Applied Research Centre for Healthy Communities
April 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborate with research teams to transform complex data and study findings into visually compelling, accessible materials for stakeholders and the public. Design infographics, presentation decks, and marketing collateral using Adobe Creative Suite to support community and institutional initiatives. Organize and distill information into clear, audience-friendly formats. Ensure all visual materials align with project objectives, brand guidelines, and accessibility standards. Support project communication strategies through clear visual storytelling and stakeholder engagement.
Director at Ontario Dance Academy; Team Ontario; Art Ontario
June 1, 2017 - Present
Lead all operational, creative, and strategic functions for a multi-program arts organization, serving a diverse community of dancers while overseeing program design, scheduling, marketing campaigns, and staff management to ensure high-quality instruction and audience experiences. Develop and implement innovative programs that foster artistic growth, increase participation, and enhance community engagement. Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure financial sustainability for all programs and events. Direct marketing efforts across digital, print, and in-person channels, resulting in increased enrollment and audience reach. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with arts organizations. Coordinate and oversee multiple annual productions, from creative to execution.
Director at Quinte Youth Theatre
June 1, 2020 - Present
Provide strategic leadership and artistic direction for an inclusive, community focused youth theatre program that offers free participation for all members. Design and coordinate productions from script selection through staging, integrating acting, singing, and technical theatre components. Recruit, train, and manage volunteer teams, ensuring smooth operations and high production standards. Contribute over 300 volunteer hours annually to make high-quality performing arts accessible to youth. Manage program scheduling, budgets, and promotional activities to build community visibility and participation.
Director at Quinte Arts Council
March 1, 2026 - Present
Serve on the Board of Directors, supporting governance, strategic planning, community engagement, and the advancement of arts and culture throughout the Quinte region. Contribute to communications, advocacy, and engagement initiatives that promote participation in arts and cultural programming; contribute to initiatives that strengthen the visibility, sustainability, and impact of the local arts sector.
Director at Ontario Dance Academy / Team Ontario / Art Ontario
June 1, 2017 - Present
Lead brand communications, marketing, creative production, and organizational operations for a multi-program arts organization serving students and families across the Quinte region. Develop and produce print, digital, and promotional materials; direct marketing communications across digital, print, email, social, and in-person channels; plan and promote productions, campaigns, and community events; develop polished public-facing materials that support engagement and growth.

Education

Advertising & Marketing Communications at Loyalist College
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Advertising, Creative Design & Marketing Communications Diploma, Honours at Loyalist College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) - Wealth Management, Tax & Estate Planning, Mutual Funds in Canada at Institute of Canadian Bankers
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Acrobatic Arts - Certified Acrobatic Trainer at Acrobatic Arts
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Acro Dance Teacher Association - Competitive Acrobatic Adjudicator at Acro Dance Teacher Association
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Healthy Dancers Injury Prevention at National Ballet of Canada
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026

Qualifications

Acrobatic Arts Certified Acrobatic Trainer
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Acro Dance Teacher Association Competitive Acrobatic Adjudicator
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Certified Financial Planner
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite Certification (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Microsoft Office Certification (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Google Workspace Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Healthcare