Maura McDonald🇺🇸

About Maura McDonald

Senior Visual Designer at IBM

I'm a North Carolina-based multidisciplinary creative and community builder that’s passionate about people, design, and all the intersections in between. I have a burning desire to collaborate with others to create exceptional work for people who care about kindness.

Expertise

Sessions with Maura McDonald

• Discovery calls (30 min): General mentorship, portfolio review, resume advice
• Portfolio Review for your Job Search (45 min): Portfolios are hard and there’s no shortage of opinions on them. I’m sharing my perspective as a hiring manager in hopes that it helps someone. I will review and provide actionable changes for each session. Good portfolios: 1. Cut to the chase 2. Optimize for scalability 3. Communicate a lot of info w/visuals
• Navigate the Job Market (45 min): In these mentorship sessions, we'll explore effective job search techniques, networking essentials, and ways to make your applications stand out. Receive personalized guidance on tailoring your approach to different industries and roles. Uncover strategies for navigating the job market and securing your dream job.

What mentees say

“Maura gave me really helpful advice while I was preparing for an interview, from narrowing down which projects to present to tightening up how I described my freelance experience on my resume. She also helped me work through some imposter syndrome and reminded me that my experience and passion for design have value. It was a really encouraging conversation with practical advice I could use.”

“I really enjoyed my conversation with Maura. She's kind and approachable and shared some very helpful and actionable feedback.”

“During our session, Maura shared good insights on her career growth and background. It was great learning about her journey and takeaways. I appreciated the advice to always remain curious and always work on my skills.”