Creative Services Manager

PowerPoint Specialist

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Need a PowerPoint Presentation created, formatted, or designed?

Need a PowerPoint presentation?

Have a PowerPoint presentation but need help with formatting, editing, or layout?

You’ve found the right person!  I’ve been designing presentations since 1997. As a PowerPoint Specialist, I’ve created Executive Presentations for the VP of Pratt & Whitney (UTC), and the GS&D and M&A departments.

As a PowerPoint Specialist, I’ve also been called upon to create, format, and design presentations for the following companies recently:

  • Dollarton Venture Capital
  • Taco Bell Corp
  • Smile Brands, Inc. (BrightNow Dental)
  • Turn Communications
  • Tony Maietta (for AxcessTel)
  • Royce Media
  • Cambro

I understand the importance of getting it done right! Contact me today!

If you’d like references feel free to read the testimonials on my LinkedIn profile.

You can also reach me through my contact form. I look forward to hearing from you!

Where freedom to get to your other tasks is just around the corner!

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I am a Desktop Publisher and Social Media Enthusiast. I offer virtual assistance in the design of PowerPoint presentations (and templates), business forms, Social Media, WordPress blogs, web sites, Facebook, Twitter, Tweetdeck, LinkedIn, etc. I am also a Real Estate photographer.

What does all that mean for you?

It means that I can provide you with a slew of help in branding your look, formatting and designing PowerPoint presentations, design both print and online business forms, design your personal or company WordPress blog, and create a brochure type website for your company, create org (organizational) charts, flow charts or other charts…just to name a few. Allowing me to take care of the above gives you time to work on other projects.

And if you’re new to the Social Media scene and have no idea where to start or what social media can do for you, again, I can help!

Feel free to browse my site to learn in detail how I can help you, and more regarding my creative/technical abilities, projects I’ve worked on and completed, clients who’ve hired me, and their testimonials.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment or fill out the Contact form.

I look forward to helping you get ahead!

All this LCMS! I miss designing business forms, styling and formatting training manuals, PowerPoint presentations, etc.

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Although learning a new program, application, software, etc. is fun for me. Working in them steadily may not always be as much fun.

When I started on this project a year ago, it was exciting! I was learning VTN Ole system (an LCMS), and making revisions to Taco Bell’s Answer System (which consists of six books and is basically their restaurant policies and protocols, menu builds, etc.) within the VTN Ole system. VTN wasn’t initially made as an LCMS, and was difficult to work with, not flexible, and had many issues, but I was able to complete the project.

A decision was made to migrate to OutStart Evolution (another LCMS), which at first seemed promising. But after “playing” in the system and trying out various layouts for an important section of the books I find there are many issues, incompatibility, etc. It could just be that the Answer System books don’t belong in these systems, but I feel the systems aren’t flexible enough to meet their needs.

This past week and next I’m proofreading all the content to ensure it migrated properly. I really miss working on the “fun stuff” – designing business forms, styling and formatting training manuals, PowerPoint presentations, etc. But what I really miss is my social media networking and helping others with tips and How-to’s. I miss learning new systems, software, programs, applications, etc. I guess I’m a learner. It’s my biggest strength along with socializing, and assisting others with technology.

So for now, I bid you adieu. Until next time…

Client in need of PowerPoint template designed…

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Turn Communications – Ken needed me to put together a PowerPoint template for his client Axcess-Tel. He gave me the background images for the Title and Slide Masters, font sizes, colors, etc.I had it ready for him in 1 hour.

PowerPoint Design Slide Master Template
PowerPoint Design Slide Master Template

Then the client requested that I turn their presentation into the actual template, and that took me about 2 hours. They were very pleased with the quick turn-around time and the template.

AxcessTell PowerPoint Design Template
AxcessTell PowerPoint Design Template

They have now asked that I show them how to use the template.

Do you need a Desktop Publisher?

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Are you in need of a Virtual Assistant to help you with your work flow?

I can help you with your PowerPoint presentations—whether you need a template designed—or the presentation laid out and formatted correctly. I can also assist you with editing, formatting, proofreading, and so on of Word documents. I’m also fairly strong in Excel, and can assist you with formatting, charts, formulas, and several other Excel spreadsheet tasks. If you need help with organizational charts, or the like…I’m a whiz with Microsoft Visio. I’m also very good at finding the lowest airfares on the market, and setting up your car and hotel needs.

Or maybe you’re in need of more than a Virtual Assistant, a Desktop Publisher?

Someone more creative, but not quite a Graphic Designer? I’m also a Desktop Publisher and can help you by creating business forms, print and online ads, brochure type websites, PowerPoint design templates that match your brand/logo. I can even help you with Training Manuals, or make your documents look professional, and again match your brand/logo. If you don’t yet have a brand/logo, business letterhead, or the like—I can help you there as well.

If you’d like references feel free to read the testimonials below, or on my LinkedIn profile. I’m quite sure you’ll be pleased.

social media, desktop publisher, powerpoint presentations, business forms, css web design, photographer, gadget geek (tester), lover of languages, wannabe world traveler

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Here are my freelance design and virtual assistant skills:

  • Slide Show Presentation design, layout and templates – PowerPoint
  • Training Manuals – Word
  • Print Ads, Online Ads – Fireworks & Dreamweaver
  • Web design, layout and Site Maintenance – Dreamweaver & Fireworks
  • Small to large web sites – Dreamweaver & Fireworks
  • eCommerce (ASP.net 2.0) – with BizConnectors.com
  • Organizational charts, flow charts, etc. – Visio
  • Documents, reports, report covers, templates, business forms, etc. – Word
  • Newsletters and flyers – Fireworks & Word
  • Spreadsheets and templates – Excel
  • Outlook HTML emails – Dreamweaver & Fireworks
  • Training in Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Excel

I presently work on a project by project (freelance) basis with Yum Brands (Taco Bell Corp.), Bright Now! Dental, Inc., OCAutoService.com, Mike’s Automotive and Tony Maietta. I also work through Aquent, CreativeLink, the Creative Group and several other agencies and staffing firms on a project / freelance basis.

I’ve recently worked for the following clients on various short and long-term projects designing print and online ads, PowerPoint slide show presentations, websites, organizational charts, flow charts, flyers, menus, word documents, training manuals, templates, etc. Read below…

Clients highlighted:

Yum Brands (Taco Bell Corp) – Designing training manuals (and their templates) in Microsoft Word (content and graphics provided by client); re-creating Illustrator documents in Word.
Experian – Designed 4 slides for a PowerPoint presentation
Yum Brands (Taco Bell Corp) – Designed 4 training manuals (and their templates) in Microsoft Word (content and graphics provided by client)
OCAutoservice.com – Freelance web design: Redesigned template for customer listings for this automotive directory. Maintain site by applying or reapplying template to new and existing customers. Client since 2004
Bright Now! Dental, Inc. – Visio Org charts and graphic for PowerPoint slide show presentation
British Performance – Freelance web design: Designed site and setup blog and maintain both for local auto repair shop
Mikes Automotive – Freelance web design: Redesigned site according to customer’s specifications and setup blog. Maintain site, blog and newsletter for local auto repair shop
Corporate Collision – Freelance web design: Designed and maintain site for automotive collision repair shop
LSM Entertainment – Freelance web design and maintenance of savvy website for client
Cambro Mfg – 13 to 20 PowerPoint slide show presentations
Toshiba Medical – PowerPoint slide show presentation converted to Flash and HTML to be viewed on a plasma screen at a trade show
Royce – Large PowerPoint slide show presentation for their client
Tony Maietta (w/Organogenesis) – Large PowerPoint slide show presentation for his client Organogenesis
Strottman Int’l – Format and layout of large word document (PI Manual) for client presentation
ACCESS DMS – Various bid and business proposal templates in Microsoft Word 2003 for client
AAA Convertible – Freelance design of 2 Online ads and print ads for Porsche Magazine
and more…

Client testimonials highlighted:

“Kathy has worked on both Visio and PowerPoint projects for me, and she is very responsive to my company’s needs. Her dependability, focus on client satisfaction, and integrity, combined with her skill, make her a pleasure to work with.” – Bonnie Widerman (Bright Now! Dental, Inc.), May 31, 2006

“In the time that we have worked with Kathy, she has been very professional and extremely responsive when we’ve called her about various positions. Kathy is a very talented graphic and web designer who is also skilled in working on PowerPoint presentations. Kathy is an excellent candidate and a very nice person.” – Tami Nichols (CreativeLink)

“Working with Kathy is a real pleasure. All the work is delivered on time, her attention to detail and full creative dedication are beyond compare. Rather than imposing her views, as most designers will, she works with you to achieve the message you are trying to convey. We highly recommend her.” – Ed Burckhardt (On Call Auto Service)

“Out f*cking standing great job! I will send you a couple of pics and info and I will send you a phat bonus when your done. Awesome, thanks!” – DJ Taso Tsirtsis (LSM Entertainment)

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