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Education 

B.A.

Fine Art

B.A.

Graphic Design

Work Trajectory

Nov 2014–Apr 2022

Columbus, Ohio

Senior Brand Designer

GSW, Syneos Health

I have gained a wide experience in both print and digital, and the intersection of the two in integrated campaigns and brand launches. For 3 years I managed production of all large format Lilly Oncology "Medical" Congress assets and print collateral, and owned a significant portion of the interactive digital pieces. I've grown the Gilead Managed Markets brand from visual identity to tactical execution, including directing designers assigned to the Gilead MM brand. I have specialized in data visualization and illustration, and I am often required for strategic pieces, pitch comps, and value propositions. Throughout it all, I've learned agility, the value of efficient quality work, and determination.

Select Clients: Gilead Managed Markets, Takeda, Lilly Oncology & Diabetes, Amgen, Clarus, Pfizer, Hollister, Bavarian Nordic and RabAvert... 

Jan 2011–Nov 2014

Columbus, Ohio

2D Designer

FITCH

My time at FITCH was predominantly dedicated to the global partnership with Dell and Alienware. I created retail and mall kiosk assets, print/digital advertisements, event collateral, and launch product toolkits for global dissemination. I also supported other brands with big box signage, brand guidelines, and brand identity exploration. 

Select Clients: Dell, Alienware, Buffalo Wild Wings, Hotel Indigo, Target, Lowes, Kimberly Clark, PIRCH...

Apr 2022–Present

Fully Remote

VP, Associate Design Director 

MRM Health, McCann Worldgroup

At MRM for Health I am responsible for elevating the craft of design in all formats, across all clients in our portfolio, as well as managing a team of up to 4 full-time designers/animators and additional freelancers, reporting directly to the Chief Creative Officer. Beyond directing my team and satellite agency projects, I personally have developed the visual identity and logo marks for multiple brands, collaborated with UX and directed the UI for a range of brand and e-commerce websites, created full-scale illustrations and icon/badge sets, partnered with creative directors in ideation and campaign concepting including the executing of resulting comps, art directed an international campaign shoot, and collaborate with creative leadership and strategy on pitch responses. Across all of my brands, I have fostered trusted relationships with clients based on the foundation of mutual respect and the space to push and challenge to drive the work. In everything I do, my endeavor is excellence in design, the focus of intention, and the perfect balance of form and function. 

Select Clients: Acuvue, AUVI-Q, GSK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Sunovion, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Janssen, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, and Novartis...

2007–Present

Cedarville, Ohio

Peoria, Illinois

Columbus, Ohio

Designer & Illustrator

Freelance & Passion Projects

I've worked with many individuals and companies to create bespoke creative solutions for their diverse needs; among them branding & identity packages, illustrations, invitation and apparel design, websites, and social media campaigns. 

Select Clients: Tribal Chicks Racing Club, Cannonade Capital, FullCycle, Cartoon Crossroads Columbus, Royal Arts Fencing Academy, Sequent...

Technical Skills

Data Visualization

Motion Graphics

Handlettering/Typography

Illustration

Digital & UI

Brand & Identity

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Conceptual Ideation

Print & Layout

Environmental & Exhibition

Art Direction &

Production Execution

I am always ready and willing to learn something new. Currently I'm in the midst of mastering Figma and Procreate. 

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All work © Abby Protopapas unless otherwise noted.
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