Creative Director and Executive Communications leader with 15+ years of experience transforming complex business, technical, and scientific information into compelling presentations, reports, thought leadership content, and brand experiences.

Theresa OToole

Creative Director and Executive Communications leader with 15+ years of experience transforming complex business, technical, and scientific information into compelling presentations, reports, thought leadership content, and brand experiences.

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Creative Director and Executive Communications leader with 15+ years of experience transforming complex business, technical, and scientific information into compelling presentations, reports, thought leadership content, and brand experiences.

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Work Experience

Communications & Product Support at Resilinc
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Redesigned and rebuilt the corporate PowerPoint template system to improve usability, consistency, and performance. Streamlined template complexity by reducing master slides from 50+ to 17 layouts for non-design users. Reduced file size from ~50MB to ~5MB while improving flexibility, accessibility, and visual consistency. Established governance standards, visual assets, and user guidance for organization-wide adoption.
Art Director, Strategy & Design at BioCentric
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Created educational presentations over 50 pages, incorporating medical illustrations, clinical information, and research content, including interactive learning materials. Designed self-paced training modules and presentation systems aligned to client brand standards. Produced custom pitch presentations and business development materials to support client acquisition.
Lead Designer & Product, Sales Support at IBM
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Developed executive presentations for cybersecurity service launches, executive reviews, investor communications, and sales enablement. Translated complex cybersecurity concepts into clear visual narratives, diagrams, and process graphics for executive and customer audiences. Built presentation systems, icon libraries, and visual frameworks to increase consistency and accelerate production. Designed keynote, event, and quarterly business review materials; partnered with IBM Executive Briefing Center to create interactive three-screen experiences tailored to presenter style and audience engagement.
President & Creative Director at 3•Leaf Design
January 1, 2002 - Present
Designed custom pitch decks and presentation systems for healthcare, technology, and professional services clients. Developed presentation narratives, visual frameworks, and supporting graphics for executive meetings and business development. Created healthcare provider training materials by transforming statistical research and clinical/mental health findings into clear charts, graphs, and data-driven storytelling assets.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Design at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026
Project Management Certification at Villanova University
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026

Qualifications

Project Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services