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With a 100% Job Success score, I translate chaos into clarity: executive-ready, brand-consistent decks that tell the story clearly and look the part. I design pitch decks, proposals, board packs, training decks, and PowerPoint videos, with clean layouts, strong typography, and purposeful animation. Think clear story, confident visuals, and slides that don’t scream “intern’s first day.” I work primarily in PowerPoint and Canva, and I use Affinity Designer for custom graphics when a project needs something more unique than stock icons and shapes. I’m detail-obsessed in the most useful way (alignment, spacing, consistency), but I won’t over-design just to show off. Nobody needs a 12-step animation to understand a bullet point ;) The goal is work that’s easy to use, professional to share, and hard to ignore. I also take on design work beyond presentations, like brochures, flyers, one-pagers, and social media graphics. Same approach: clean, professional, and consistent with your brand.

I design story-driven presentations that are clean, strategic, and high-fidelity—both visually and technically. With 10+ years as a freelance presentation designer (and 24 years in design and advertising), I help teams move beyond dull slides and clip-art clutter. Whether you need a pitch deck, internal strategy, or board-level report, I’ll craft slides that are on-brand, narrative-driven, and clear from first glance to final frame. I’ve built presentations for Fortune 100 clients like Microsoft, HP, BlackRock, Salesforce, ORIX, Lument, Novonesis, and Novo Nordisk, as well as startups, consultancies, and boutique firms. I also regularly collaborate with advertising and event agencies on high-stakes pitches, large-scale presentations, and visual storytelling projects. Here’s what you can expect: 01. - Custom design from scratch—never a recycled template. 02. - 3 X bespoke design options for new projects, with 3 rounds of refinement. 03. - Masterfully built files—where slide masters and authoring is turned into an artform I can also help with structuring your content. Whether you need help refining the narrative, editing existing text, or starting from scratch, I bring a content-writer's mindset to ensure your message is sharp, focused, and audience-ready. If you’re looking for polished, presentation-first thinking with enterprise-level precision, let’s work together.

I help turning ordinary pitch decks & presentations into the most compelling and structured five-star pieces that effectively communicate with your target audience.

 With over five years of experience in the digital marketing field, collaborating with top-notch agencies, I offer more than just design skills. I possess a deep understanding of content organization, design strategy, and focal point placement, all of which converge to enhance the impact of your presentation.

 Having assisted over 50 startups and businesses, I have enabled them to establish a strong corporate identity through pitch decks, resulting in the successful acquisition of over $100 million in investments. My collaborations span various sectors, ranging from technology and finance to pharmaceuticals and beyond.

 To make sure we’re a good fit – feel free to look into my portfolio! Expect a worry-free experience, as I will frequently keep you updated to deliver an exceptional deck on time. 
If you're interested in elevating your pitch deck and significantly improving your likelihood of success, I invite you to join forces with me. Together, we’ll whip up a pitch deck that stands as an absolute winner and gets you the funding you're after.
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Highly skilled and versatile graphic designer with 24 years of experience across various industries, including investment banking, non-profit organisations, market research, integrative medicine, health and wellness, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands. Combining a passion for visual storytelling with a unique blend of creative and strategic skills, I possess a deep understanding of how to translate business information into purposeful and visually captivating presentations that drive business success. KEY SKILLS: 1. Graphic Design: Exceptional design skills, blending creativity and aesthetics with a deep understanding of branding principles. Able to craft visually appealing designs that effectively communicate complex ideas and data, making information easily digestible and memorable. 2. PowerPoint Expertise: Extensive experience working with PowerPoint, harnessing its full potential to design professional and visually compelling presentations. Proficient in creating custom templates, layouts, animations, and interactive elements to enhance audience engagement. 3. Functional Creativity: Combining a strong background as a creative graphic designer with experience as a Global Brand Manager, Marketing Manager and Account Manager, I have a profound understanding of the balance between creativity and business objectives. My designs are purposeful and align closely with the organization's goals, ensuring visual communications serve their intended purpose. 4. Visual Storytelling: Recognising the power of narratives, I leverage storytelling techniques to create presentations and publications that captivate and resonate with viewers. Skilfully combining visuals, text, and multimedia elements to evoke emotions, convey messages, and drive desired outcomes. 5. Strategic Design Thinking: Possessing a deep understanding of the strategic role design plays in achieving business goals, I ensure that every element of the design serves a purpose. From layout and colour schemes to typography and imagery, I strategically craft designs that convey key messages and enhance brand identity. 6. Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members. Capable of translating clients' visions and objectives into compelling visual designs while maintaining open lines of communication throughout the project lifecycle. 7. Industry Expertise: Possess in-depth knowledge of multiple industries, including investment banking, non-profit organisations, integrative medicine, health and wellness, and FMCG brands. Familiarity with industry-specific requirements and trends enables me to tailor visual communications that align with the unique needs of each sector. 8. Time Management and Adaptability: Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to tight deadlines, and delivering high-quality work under pressure. Adaptable to changing client requirements and emerging design trends, ensuring designs remain relevant and impactful. TOOLS OF MY TRADE: • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rush, Lightroom) • Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) • Google (Slides, Forms, Docs, Sheets, Analytics) • Canva • WordPress • Other: Airtable, ChatGPT WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY: "Catherine has tirelessly helped us with brand strategy, conceptualisation and design for various brands over the past 10 years - her work has always been of extremely high quality with maximum attention to detail." – Alessandro Sacerdote, Humboldt Trading "She mixes great creativity with attention to detail, and worked seamlessly with colleagues across the world. It was a pleasure to work with Catherine, and I recommend her to any organisation that needs inspired brand leadership and marketing." - John Surrey, Synovate CONCLUSION: With a proven track record of creating visually captivating and impactful PowerPoint presentations, I am excited to contribute my expertise to organizations seeking a skilled graphic designer who understands the power of visual communication in the corporate landscape.