CANDACE LEWIS
Summary
Senior-Level Graphic and Presentation Designer experienced in creating executive-facing presentations, data visualizations, and proposal materials across diverse industries. Improved submission quality through thorough research and development of presentation-ready documents, facilitating effective communication strategies. Delivered tailored visual communications that transformed complex information into clarity, enhancing decision-making processes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Spencer Stuart
05.2022 - 09.2026
- Facilitated proposal and RFP development through research, information gathering, and preparation of presentation-ready materials, improving submission quality.
- Converted complex business information into clear, professional charts, graphs, and presentation visuals tailored to client needs, aiding decision-making.
- Developed polished graphics, charts, tables, and visual communications for client-facing documents and executive-level deliverables, enhancing clarity and professionalism.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Developed visual identities and marketing materials, including logos, posters, menus, business cards, and branded PowerPoint templates, and enhanced client brand recognition.
- Developed brand identity concepts for self-employed client projects.
- Created brand identity concepts for various self-employed client projects, enhancing their market presence.
- Created customized web pages and digital assets aligned with client branding and promotional objectives, supporting effective communication of business packages.
- Created social media graphics aligned with client brand guidelines.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
NORC at the University of Chicago
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Designed print and digital graphics for NORC research reports and presentations.
- Developed visual layouts for survey materials, briefings, and client-facing deliverables.
- Customized PowerPoint presentations, covers, and content to enhance proposal bids and support business-development initiatives.
- Created customized web pages and email templates to promote marketing events and facilitate organizational communications.
- Applied NORC brand standards across publications, slides, and marketing pieces.
CREATIVE DESIGN SPECIALIST
BMO Harris Bank
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Redesigned infographics and charts for investment bankers, enhancing presentations for prospective clients and business-development efforts.
- Created brand-specific illustrations and PowerPoint templates, ensuring polished communications for client-facing interactions.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Created impactful PowerPoint presentations, graphs, charts, and visual materials for partner meetings and executive communications, enhancing message delivery.
- Produced engaging invitations, posters, brochures, newsletters, email communications, and event collateral for diverse audiences, strengthening brand visibility.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Kantar Millward Brown Digital Marketing
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Translated analyst-provided data into presentation-ready charts, tables, maps, timelines, and graphs depicting target markets.
- Transformed analyst data into visual presentations, including charts, tables, maps, timelines, and graphs, to effectively illustrate target markets.
- Developed Excel formulas for demographic grouping and structured data for clear visual reporting and impactful presentations.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
K-12 Teachers Alliance
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Designed digital landing pages, email templates, web banners, and marketing materials supporting SEO, social media, and client acquisition.
- Managed landing pages, wireframes, checklists, and web content to enhance user engagement for prospective client accounts.
- Developed posters, direct-mail flyers, invitations, and maps to effectively promote trade shows and marketing events.
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Arnstein & Lehr LLP
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Updated and optimized firm website and intranet content using WordPress to enhance the user experience.
- Created invitations, handouts, and multimedia presentations for attorneys and administrative staff to effectively communicate key information.
- Supported attorneys with legal-services proposals and RFP responses for government organizations, small businesses, and public companies.
PRESENTATION SPECIALIST
Williams Lea Inc.
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Designed and refined corporate logos and vector graphics for client presentations and business-development materials, enhancing visual appeal and engagement.
- Supported new-business initiatives through development of PowerPoint presentations and visual storytelling materials.
- Developed impactful PowerPoint presentations and visual storytelling materials for new-business initiatives, aiding in client acquisition efforts.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
ARAMARK
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Coordinated visual materials for school-lunch RFP responses, enhancing clarity and engagement in 300+ page proposals.
- Researched prospects and participated in the development of proposal strategies and supporting presentation materials.
- Designed research reports and infographics for survey studies and policy briefs.
- Created presentation templates and slide graphics for University of Chicago communications.
- Developed print and digital layouts using Adobe Creative Suite.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Led design efforts for the “Demand Something Different” campaign, which won the Third Annual Legal Marketing Association Chicago Award.
- Managed design of brochures, posters, email invitations, signage, and special-event marketing collateral.
- Designed visual materials supporting marketing events and sponsored programs.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Johnson Publishing Company
09.2002 - 07.2007
- Created high-impact covers and page designs for JET and Ebony magazines.
- Provided creative direction for advertorials and photo-set design, supporting editorial and advertising visual communications.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Commercial Design; Business Administration
Carthage College
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - Graphic Design
Illinois Institute of Art
Skills
- Presentation Design
- Proposal & RFP Design
- PowerPoint
- Data Visualization
- Charts & Infographics
- Visual Storytelling
- Senior Graphic Design
- Marketing Materials
- Digital & Web Design
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- WordPress
- Client Communication
- WordPress
Timeline
PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Spencer Stuart
05.2022 - 09.2026
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 08.2020
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
NORC at the University of Chicago
04.2019 - 05.2019
CREATIVE DESIGN SPECIALIST
BMO Harris Bank
12.2018 - 01.2019
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
04.2017 - 10.2017
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Kantar Millward Brown Digital Marketing
01.2016 - 04.2018
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
K-12 Teachers Alliance
04.2015 - 10.2015
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Arnstein & Lehr LLP
10.2014 - 03.2015
PRESENTATION SPECIALIST
Williams Lea Inc.
10.2012 - 12.2013
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
ARAMARK
03.2012 - 05.2012
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
07.2007 - 10.2008
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Johnson Publishing Company
09.2002 - 07.2007
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Commercial Design; Business Administration
Carthage College
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - Graphic Design
Illinois Institute of Art