I am an experienced multidisciplinary designer with over 15 years of professional expertise, offering comprehensive creative services across various design fields. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, video and animation design, as well as digital production workflows, I excel in articulating design concepts and strategies effectively to both creative and executive teams. My collaborative mindset allows me to thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments leveraging tools like Figma and Slack. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from SUNY Purchase College and am certified in multiple AI software platforms including Pencil, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Firefly, and Speechify. My professional journey has equipped me with expert knowledge in printing and production processes and the ability to deliver strategic and impactful visual solutions that enhance brand identity and client engagement.…

Martha Lynn Laskie

I am an experienced multidisciplinary designer with over 15 years of professional expertise, offering comprehensive creative services across various design fields. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, video and animation design, as well as digital production workflows, I excel in articulating design concepts and strategies effectively to both creative and executive teams. My collaborative mindset allows me to thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments leveraging tools like Figma and Slack. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from SUNY Purchase College and am certified in multiple AI software platforms including Pencil, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Firefly, and Speechify. My professional journey has equipped me with expert knowledge in printing and production processes and the ability to deliver strategic and impactful visual solutions that enhance brand identity and client engagement.…

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I am an experienced multidisciplinary designer with over 15 years of professional expertise, offering comprehensive creative services across various design fields. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, video and animation design, as well as digital production workflows, I excel in articulating design concepts and strategies effectively to both creative and executive teams. My collaborative mindset allows me to thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments leveraging tools like Figma and Slack.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from SUNY Purchase College and am certified in multiple AI software platforms including Pencil, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Firefly, and Speechify. My professional journey has equipped me with expert knowledge in printing and production processes and the ability to deliver strategic and impactful visual solutions that enhance brand identity and client engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

C-Level Presentation Specialist at Morgan Stanley
May 1, 2024 - Present
Designed custom presentations for multiple companies across various industries, focusing on marketing and branding aimed at C-level executives. Successfully secured financial deals through persuasive pitch narratives, storytelling, and problem-solving design. Implemented digital tools to enhance efficiency and ensure accurate, deadline-driven deliverables in an agency-like environment with revenue-driven focus.
Lead Designer at New York Power Authority
February 29, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Conceptualized new visual ideas within the existing framework, aligning with key stakeholders and executive leadership. Crafted assets for various media platforms and formulated strategic creative solutions to meet brand objectives. Managed the entire design process from concept to delivery, ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs.
Senior Designer at Cosgrove & Assoc Design Agency
March 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Provided creative design and art direction focused on disruptive communication services. Developed wireframes, prototypes, and UI/UX deliverables for promotional campaigns. Managed consumer positioning for credit products ensuring ADA compliance.
Art & Creative Director at City National of Rochdale
January 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Led comprehensive brand identity development targeting sophisticated, high-net-worth clients across multiple channels. Managed small teams to execute brand identity and marketing strategies, producing social media content, custom illustrations, infographics, data visuals, and presentations supporting retail banking investment journeys.
Art Director & Web Designer at Tombolino Ristorante
March 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Created full brand identity for the restaurant, achieving a 40% revenue increase. Established social media presence and online ordering systems. Designed promotional materials and marketing strategies to drive growth.
Brand Identity Designer at Moonflower Macarons
August 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Developed custom brand identity and solution-based graphics for market positioning. Designed revenue-driven consumer packaging and interactive web positioning. Created brand style guides applied across multiple platforms.
Senior Graphic Designer, Consumer & Retail at J P Morgan & Chase
January 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Led design techniques and stylized typography for presentations. Provided creative direction for Fortune 500 clients, resulting in successful deals and investments. Executed agency-level design and print techniques for the J P Morgan brand.
Creative Consultant Web & Print at C I T Direct Capital
May 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Solved graphic design problems for investment banking, producing social media graphics and HTML emails. Created print and digital advertisements for trade shows and editorials. Translated files across multiple software platforms for consistent cross-platform design.
Brand Design Specialist at Oliver Agency
April 30, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Delivered multidisciplinary graphic design for global luxury clients including Unilever, Marriott Hotels, Starbucks, and Chubb Insurance. Implemented interactive forms for Starbucks' internal portal. Supported specialty printing projects for Barclay Card proposals.
Art Director/National Brand Manager at Central Turf & Irrigation
May 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Created and developed company branding and style guides. Designed packaging for national product line distributed across 30+ locations. Managed brand consistency and led lead generation and digital marketing strategies to drive sales growth.
Art/Creative Director at Alpha Beta Creatives/Smart Money Entrepreneurs
December 31, 2014 - July 29, 2025
Developed company identity and investment pitch decks. Provided consultation for printed materials aligning with budget restrictions. Executed strategy development and identity execution.
Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer at Village Print & Media
October 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025
Delivered customer service excellence and design production from start to finish. Developed sales, advertising, and marketing graphics. Handled high-profile projects and client acquisition.
C-Level Presentation Specialist at Morgan Stanley
May 1, 2024 - Present
Custom presentation designs for multiple companies in various industries focusing on marketing and branding for C-level executives, resulting in securing financial deals through persuasive pitch narratives, storytelling, and design problem-solving. Implementation of digital tools for efficiency and accurate deliverables for deadline-driven projects within an agency-driven design environment ensuring high quality creatives and revenue-driven results.
Lead Designer at New York Power Authority
February 29, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Conceptualized new visual ideas within existing frameworks, ensured alignment with key stakeholders and executive leadership, and crafted assets for various media platforms. Developed strategic, well-developed creative solutions achieving brand objectives and owned design process from concept to final delivery, ensuring consistency and quality across all deliverables.
Senior Designer at Cosgrove & Assoc Design Agency
March 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Provided creative design and art direction focusing on disruptive communication services, wireframing, prototyping, UI/UX production for campaigns, consumer positioning compliance with ADA regulations, and credit product marketing.
Art & Creative Director at City National of Rochdale
January 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Developed comprehensive brand identities focusing on high-net-worth client sophistication across multiple channels for internal and external sales promotional content. Managed small team and oversaw brand execution, marketing strategies, creating custom illustrations, infographics, data visuals, and presentations.
Art Director & Web Designer at Tombolino Ristorante
March 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Created full brand identity for restaurant, resulting in a 40% revenue increase. Established social media presence, implemented online ordering systems, and developed promotional materials and growth strategies.
Brand Identity Designer at Moonflower Macarons
August 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Developed custom brand identity and solution-based graphics for market positioning, revenue-driven consumer packaging design, interactive web-based positioning, and created brand style guides.
Senior Graphic Designer, Consumer & Retail at J P Morgan & Chase
January 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Led design techniques and stylized typography for presentations, creative direction for Fortune 500 clients, resulting in successful deals and investments. Delivered high-quality agency-level design and print production for J P Morgan brand.
Creative Consultant Web & Print at C I T Direct Capital
May 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Graphic design problem-solving for investment bank including social media graphics, HTML emails, print and digital advertisements for trade shows and editorials, and file translations for cross-platform design services.
Brand Design Specialist at Oliver Agency
April 30, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Multidisciplinary graphic design for global luxury brand clients including Unilever, Marriott Hotels, Starbucks, and Chubb Insurance. Implemented interactive form creation and provided specialty printing support.
Art Director/National Brand Manager at Central Turf & Irrigation
May 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Created and developed entire company branding including style guide, packaging design for national release across 30+ locations, maintained brand consistency, and led lead generation and digital marketing strategies for sales growth.
Art/Creative Director at Alpha Beta Creatives/Smart Money Entrepreneurs
December 31, 2014 - July 29, 2025
Developed company identity and pitch deck strategies, copywriting and designing investment materials, and consulting on printed materials within budget limitations.
Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer at Village Print & Media
October 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025
Handled design production from start to finish with excellent customer service, sales, advertising, and marketing design, executed high-profile projects, and contributed to client acquisition.
C-Level Presentation Design Specialist at Morgan Stanley
May 1, 2024 - Present
Pioneered a streamlined design process using Adobe Creative Suite that reduced presentation development time by 30%, enabling the team to handle 20% more rush orders and increase revenue. Shaped pitch narratives for high level companies which achieved 97% client satisfaction and strengthened brand recognition. Created compelling pitch narratives for C-level executives that facilitated over $5M in Series A funding. Solved complex design challenges enhancing client relations.
Lead Designer at New York Power Authority
February 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Conceptualized new visual ideas aligned with stakeholder goals and executive leadership, crafting assets for multiple media platforms. Formulated strategic creative solutions to meet brand objectives. Managed entire design process from concept through delivery, ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs.
Art & Creative Director at City National of Rochdale
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Designed impactful presentations and reports used by over 300 financial advisors nationwide to improve clarity and client engagement. Produced investor-facing materials that increased client retention and acquisition. Streamlined design workflows reducing marketing collateral production time by 25% while maintaining quality. Translated complex financial data into clear visuals to enhance presentations and decision-making. Collaborated across investment, compliance, and marketing teams to meet regulatory standards. Elevated brand identity supporting marketing campaigns that achieved double-digit growth in new client leads.
Creative Director at EPRA NY
August 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Led brand identity development to evoke change in mental healthcare via the “Open the Door” campaign, increasing donor contributions. Designed engaging presentations and reports that boosted audience engagement and positioned leadership as thought leaders. Developed a direct mail campaign targeting high dollar donations achieving a 30% return. Managed design workflows under tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency. Enhanced EPRA NY’s visual identity increasing member engagement and industry recognition.
Senior Graphic Designer, Consumer & Retail at J P Morgan & Chase
January 1, 2020 - August 26, 2025
Led design techniques and typographic styling for presentations targeting Fortune 500 clients, helping secure successful deals and investments. Delivered high-quality agency-level design production and print techniques aligned with the J P Morgan brand.
Brand Design Specialist at Oliver Agency
April 1, 2017 - August 26, 2025
Provided multidisciplinary graphic design services for global luxury brand clients. Implemented interactive form creation for Starbucks internal portal. Supported specialty printing for Barclay Card proposal and projects.
Art Director/National Brand Manager at Central Turf & Irrigation
May 1, 2016 - August 26, 2025
Created and developed entire company branding, including style guide. Ensured brand identity consistency across all implementations. Developed lead generation and digital marketing strategies to drive sales growth.
Art/Creative Director at Alpha Beta Creatives/Smart Money Entrepreneurs
December 1, 2014 - August 26, 2025
Developed and executed company identity and pitch deck strategies. Provided copywriting and design for investment materials. Consulted on printed materials and budget restrictions.

Education

BFA at SUNY Purchase College School of Art + Design
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor's degree at SUNY Purchase College School of Art + Design
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at SUNY Purchase College
September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

AI software certification including Pencil, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Firefly, and Speechify
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
AI software certification
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
AI software certified including Pencil, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Firefly, and Speechify
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction

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Experience Level