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Education
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Ronak Patel

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Strategic Designer with over 10 years of multidisciplinary experience in finance and business. Expertise in branding, UX/UI, print/publication, and strategic storytelling. Demonstrated success in leading creative direction, optimizing workflows, and integrating AI tools to enhance brand recognition and client satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Designer

CYLNDR Studios
Remote
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Elevated visual narrative for the “Closer Than You Think” short film, a Gold award winner at the New York Festivals AI Short Film Contest.
  • Spearheaded design and storytelling for successful new business pitches, including Ross/dd’s and Columbia Sportswear.
  • Led all design efforts for the agency’s marquee Sherwin-Williams account, streamlining creative processes to improve both project efficiencies while significantly upleveling the quality of the work.
  • Developed and implemented new systems for rapid digital asset delivery, allowing for the creation of 8-10 social formats from single concepts while maintaining brand consistency.
  • Integrated AI tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney) into workflow to exponentially increase creative ideation output including concepts, mood boards, and storyboards.

Designer

McKinney
Durham, NC
06.2021 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw all development and design for the agency’s flagship Sherwin-Williams account, including all digital, social and print deliverables.
  • Worked across a robust and diverse array of assignments spanning non-profits, media, finance, healthcare, and consumer goods including Blue Diamond, Texas Pete, Popeyes, Texas Pete, Little Caesars, Choice Hotels, Indivior, Spanx, Samsung, Stop & Shop, Neighborly and Flagstar Bank.
  • Served as the agency’s expert in automated omnichannel design an distribution software Flexitive, leading all trainings agency-wide and directly implementing Flexitive in workflows to streamline production for high-volume projects.

Independent Production and Design

Freelance Designer
Atlanta, GA
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Developed social media campaigns as a key member of the design team within Upwork’s Talent Innovation Program (TIP), specifically focusing on the rebranding efforts of Upwork.
  • Developed brand identity (inclusive of logo) for Bombyx, an athleisure textile startup.
  • Crafted a comprehensive wedding stationery suite and accompanying collateral including a custom monogram neon light for clients.
  • Invented / patented “single-pull opening mechanism” intended for use as a more child-safe option for hermetically sealed products, such as tennis ball cans and non-perishable food items.

Business Analyst

ROHM Group
Marietta, GA
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Conducted a comprehensive analysis of operating systems to streamline payroll tasks, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, onboarding, and processing functions.
  • Spearheaded internal training initiatives to implement new software procedures (M3 and Hotel Effectiveness platforms) focused on performance analysis, reporting, and maintaining budget norms.
  • Established cost-efficient pricing for major vendors, including US Foods and Sysco, for expense accounts companywide.
  • Created month-end Profit and Loss statements, including performance analysis for shareholders.

Junior Research Analyst

Henssler Financial
Kennesaw, Georgia
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Analyzed market rates and fixed-income securities across industries, and coordinated the purchase and sale of securities on behalf of clients.
  • Contributed to 'Money Talks,' the firm’s weekly financial talk radio show, spanning topics from wealth management to personal finance goals.

Education

Design - Graphic Design

Miami Ad School At The Portfolio Center
Atlanta, GA
03-2020

Bachelor of Science - Investments & Institutions

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
04.2014

Skills

  • Creative Development
  • Branding
  • Typography
  • Creative AI Tools
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Design Thinking
  • Packaging Design
  • Digital/Web Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Print/Publication Design
  • Creative Ideation
  • Accessibility Design
  • Design Research

Affiliations

  • AIGA Atlanta
  • USTA Tennis
  • Project South

Patents

  • U.S. 16/874,775 pending

Accomplishments

  • 2020 Graphis New Talent, Gold
  • 2025 NYFAI Film Contest, Gold

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Designer

CYLNDR Studios
06.2024 - 07.2025

Designer

McKinney
06.2021 - 06.2024

Independent Production and Design

Freelance Designer
04.2020 - 06.2021

Business Analyst

ROHM Group
08.2016 - 07.2017

Junior Research Analyst

Henssler Financial
05.2015 - 08.2015

Design - Graphic Design

Miami Ad School At The Portfolio Center

Bachelor of Science - Investments & Institutions

University of Alabama At Birmingham

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