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M WILKOSTA
M WILKOSTA
Creative Lead: 3D Models • Graphic Design • Motion Graphics
Tampa, United States

Summary

I help organizations translate complexity into clear, consistent visual systems through branding, motion design, and structured communication tools.

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I am a graphic designer with over 16 years of experience creating branding, motion graphics, and visual communication systems for a range of organizations, including professional services, nonprofit initiatives, and public-sector entities.

My focus is on building scalable design systems that improve clarity, consistency, and efficiency across both digital and print environments. I approach design not only as a visual discipline, but as a communication tool that supports how organizations function and connect with their audiences.

My work spans brand identity development, motion graphics production, and system-based design solutions that streamline workflows and strengthen organizational communication.

I am particularly interested in projects where design plays a strategic role—helping organizations unify their messaging, improve engagement, and operate more effectively through thoughtful visual structure.

Skills

MacPCMultilingual3D ModelingTo-Scale 3D Models3D Modeled Floor Plans3D AnimationGraphic DesignMotion GraphicsBrandingBrand IdentityMarketingTeam ManagementMedia ManagementConcept DesignIdeationTemplatesSocial Media ContentPrintDigitalWebStandardLarge-FormatBroadcastAdsLayoutInteractive MediaAdaptabilityEngagementOrganizationOptimizationLogo DesignUI/UX DesignPhoto RetouchingPhoto ManipulationProduct PackagingPresentationsPresentation TemplatesProductionCommunicationVendor Relations

Software proficiency

Maya
Maya
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Photoshop
Photoshop
InDesign
InDesign
Illustrator
Illustrator
After Effects
After Effects
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder
Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver
Acrobat
Acrobat
Adobe XD
Adobe XD
Bridge
Bridge
Camera Raw
Camera Raw
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Gmail
Gmail
Google Chat
Google Chat
Google Calendar
Google Calendar
Google Drive
Google Drive
Google Docs
Google Docs
Google Slides
Google Slides
Google Sheets
Google Sheets
Google Forms
Google Forms
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Outlook
Outlook
Word
Word
Excel
Excel
PowerPoint
PowerPoint
OneNote
OneNote
SharePoint
SharePoint
Teams
Teams
Zoom
Zoom
Workamajig
Workamajig
Basecamp
Basecamp
MailChimp
MailChimp
Prezi
Prezi

Experience

  • Founder & Visual Systems Designer at Wilkosta
    Tampa, US
    February 2026 - Present

    Led independent design projects through a creative practice specializing in brand systems, motion design, 3D content, and visual communication for organizations across public, nonprofit, and professional sectors. Developed scalable visual solutions that improved clarity, consistency, engagement, and communication across digital, print, and motion-based platforms.

    PC • Adobe Creative Suite • Maya • Microsoft 365 • Google Workspace • Teams • Zoom • Slack

  • Creative Services Manager: Senior Graphic Designer, Motion Graphics Artist, & Animator at Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce
    Tampa, US
    September 2024 - January 2026

    Designed and maintained a cohesive brand for the Tampa Bay Chamber (TBC): high-quality content, building new templates, and utilizing a CMS. Ensured brand consistency: departments, platforms, and external vendors. Created, updated, and managed collateral (print, web, digital): TBC website, signature events (300+ attendees), programs, social media, advertisements, and wrote promotional content.

    Mac • PC • Adobe Creative Suite • Microsoft 365 • Google Workspace • Teams • Zoom • Basecamp

  • Creative Lead: Senior 3D Modeler, Animator, & Motion Graphics Artist at Restorative Care of America, Inc. (RCAI)
    St. Petersburg, US
    July 2023 - February 2024

    Streamlined and elevated creative production with organized templates, brand alignment, and marketing strategies. Provided kinetic progress and flexibility on a previously stagnant, expensive, and demanding project, with to-scale 3D models and animations. Worked independently and alongside marketing team in a fast-paced environment. Branded, marketed, and assisted launch of new product lines in print, web, and social media. Retouched stock assets and newly photographed product photos.

    PC • Adobe Creative Suite • Maya • Microsoft 365 • Google Workspace • Teams • Zoom • Slack

  • Graphic Designer • UI/UX Artist • Motion Graphics Artist & Animator at Sharecare Reality Lab
    Sarasota (Remote)
    October 2021 - April 2023

    Designed content for web, print, and interactive platforms. Developed content for the Sharecare YOU platform, prioritizing UI/UX from concept through implementation. Animated assets for interactive media, medically accurate animatics, and holiday greetings. Worked independently and with design leads in a fast-paced environment. Built templates for presentations, design layouts, and motion graphics, that clarified, organized, and streamlined production of consumer projects.

    PC • Adobe Creative Suite • Maya • Microsoft 365 • Google Workspace • Zoom • Slack

  • Graphic Designer • Technical Artist at P&P Co.
    Nashville (Remote)
    May 2021 - September 2021

    Created multi-platform artwork for print, digital, web, and social media. Worked independently and alongside team members and design leads in a fast-paced advertising environment. Retouched images for brand alignment and aesthetic cohesion for proposals and marketing campaigns. Translated monochromatic Google Sheets and Docs into full-color, print-ready infographics.

    PC • Adobe Creative Suite • Microsoft 365 • Google Workspace • Slack

  • Broadcast Graphic Designer • 3D Modeler & Animator • Motion Graphics Artist & Animator at E.W. Scripps Co.
    Tampa, US
    December 2014 - May 2021

    Supported the creative needs of 99+ stations (broadcast, radio) with social media, web, ads, over-the-top television (OTT), animations (3D, motion graphics), and print assets (regular, large-format). Produced vehicle wraps and outdoor billboards through direct communication with print vendors and clients, from concept to final production. Served as sole owner of all branded stationary items, photo retouching, photo manipulation, and holiday IDs. Improved holiday ID production and reduced errors by constructing templates (2D, 3D, HTML, technical), creating tutorials, and hosting training sessions for staff.

    Mac • PC • Adobe Creative Suite • Maya • Cinema 4D (C4D) • Microsoft 365 • Google Workspace • Mailchimp • Workamajig • Basecamp • Zoom • Slack

  • 3D Modeler & Animator • Motion Graphics Artist & Animator • Graphic Designer at Dunn&Co.
    Tampa
    July 2009 - December 2014

    Designed digital, web, and large-format graphics for local and international clients. Led photo retouching of headshots, environments, and proprietary medical equipment. Animated instructional videos and commercials with 2D and 3D assets. 3D modeled, textured, and animated product packaging, medical equipment, tradeshow booth layouts, and engaging tactics.

    Mac • PC • Adobe Creative Suite • Maya • Microsoft 365 • Google Workspace • Mailchimp • Prezi • Zoom • Skype

  • Intern: Lead 3D Modeler & Animator • Graphic Designer at Dunn&Co.
    Tampa, US
    April 2009 - July 2009

    Promoted to full-time role after 4-month internship. Created "PD Glider" — an engaging tactic that utilized the Nintendo Wii Balance Board — with a user interface and experience (UI/UX) coder, for Baxter Healthcare's tradeshow booth. Designed web page layouts, web banners, print ads, and large-format displays.

    PC • Maya • Adobe Creative Suite • Microsoft 365 • Google Workspace • Skype