Christine A.
PowerPoint and Word expert: Presentations, proposals, templates and more
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Upwork • ZZP
Aug 2000 - Present • 25 yrs 11 mos
I've been a self-employed graphic designer for over 25 years, acquiring clients through websites like Upwork and my own marketing initiatives. My main areas of expertise are: POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS AND TEMPLATES: Design master slide layouts either “from scratch” or based on the client’s branding guidelines, with an emphasis on user-friendliness; format charts, graphs and tables; visually communicate complex information using infographics and diagrams; source and create images and icons; incorporate advanced animation and slide transitions; utilize copywriting/editing skills and marketing knowledge to improve clarity and effectiveness of content. EDITORIAL DESIGN: Design annual reports, white papers, proposals, reports and newsletters, using Adobe Creative Suite and MS Word, including infographics, images, charts, and tables. Design Word or InDesign templates according to best practices, incorporating best practices in typography and headline hierarchy. BRANDING: Develop and write branding guidelines; help clients to implement new branding in their existing documents. Provide rebranding services for Word and PowerPoint documents and templates. TRAINING AND TROUBLESHOOTING: Use my Word and PowerPoint expertise to make improvements to existing templates and documents to make them more user-friendly; troubleshoot any usability issues; provide training, both in person and through video meetings.
Presentation and Document Designer
Deloitte • Fulltime
Mar 1998 - May 1999 • 1 yr 2 mos
Responsibilities: Created complex PowerPoint presentations including graphics and animation; formatted reports and pitch documents in Word; designed diagrams, tables, and graphs; wrote and designed department newsletter. Set guidelines for the use of templates, and implemented new graphic standards. Acted as an informal “help desk” to answer computer software questions and provide branding guidance. Key Achievements: Improved workflow and processes, resulting in faster turnaround times, higher-quality documents, and greater brand consistency.
Document Designer and Graphics Specialist
EY • Fulltime
Mar 1998 - May 1999 • 1 yr 2 mos
Responsibilities: Created presentations and complex documents in Word and PowerPoint; formatted graphs, charts and tables; sourced images and graphics; added animation and transitions. Key Achievements: Implemented consistent design standards for the department and helped staff members to deliver more effective presentations.