From an extensive background in consumer and trade marketing, had a career change to study graphic design. I am now one of Upwork’s “Top Rated ‘Plus’ Performers” reaching and maintaining a 100% Client Satisfaction/Job Success rate, worked more than 2700 recorded hours developing over 200 successfully completed freelance projects. I am a skilled and reliable professional presentation design specialist and a graphic designer with over seventeen years’ experience in developing modern PowerPoint business presentations and associated materials for a range of companies across many industry sectors. My expertise includes creating bespoke presentation designs for diverse commercial objectives including investor pitch decks, the construction industry, launching, funding, growing, redefining, sales and marketing presentations and showcasing business credentials for finance and technology companies. I have also designed decks for clients in property, health, lifestyle, health and beauty, and medical professions. I use Microsoft 365 Power Point and Excel for my presentation design work, together with Adobe CC Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign which I also use for my other varied design assignments. I am also experienced in the subtle and sensitive use of PowerPoint animation, slide builds and transitions. You can see examples of my work on my website _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and my profile page on Upwork where you will also see client testimonials. I am looking for freelance remote projects where I can draw on my experience to help design and build PowerPoint business presentations. My career in marketing unfortunately ended abruptly due to severe spinal problems making travel quite difficult. This led me into retraining in graphic design, specializing in Business Presentation Design, something my background in both business and a creative flare, well equips me to do. I can though, only really consider remote assignments as I work laying down with a workstation over me. Working from home does allow me to work outside of normal working hours which helps when projects have particularly tight deadlines.

Brian McCarthy user1222807

From an extensive background in consumer and trade marketing, had a career change to study graphic design. I am now one of Upwork’s “Top Rated ‘Plus’ Performers” reaching and maintaining a 100% Client Satisfaction/Job Success rate, worked more than 2700 recorded hours developing over 200 successfully completed freelance projects. I am a skilled and reliable professional presentation design specialist and a graphic designer with over seventeen years’ experience in developing modern PowerPoint business presentations and associated materials for a range of companies across many industry sectors. My expertise includes creating bespoke presentation designs for diverse commercial objectives including investor pitch decks, the construction industry, launching, funding, growing, redefining, sales and marketing presentations and showcasing business credentials for finance and technology companies. I have also designed decks for clients in property, health, lifestyle, health and beauty, and medical professions. I use Microsoft 365 Power Point and Excel for my presentation design work, together with Adobe CC Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign which I also use for my other varied design assignments. I am also experienced in the subtle and sensitive use of PowerPoint animation, slide builds and transitions. You can see examples of my work on my website _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and my profile page on Upwork where you will also see client testimonials. I am looking for freelance remote projects where I can draw on my experience to help design and build PowerPoint business presentations. My career in marketing unfortunately ended abruptly due to severe spinal problems making travel quite difficult. This led me into retraining in graphic design, specializing in Business Presentation Design, something my background in both business and a creative flare, well equips me to do. I can though, only really consider remote assignments as I work laying down with a workstation over me. Working from home does allow me to work outside of normal working hours which helps when projects have particularly tight deadlines.

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From an extensive background in consumer and trade marketing, had a career change to study graphic design.
I am now one of Upwork’s “Top Rated ‘Plus’ Performers” reaching and maintaining a 100% Client Satisfaction/Job Success rate, worked more than 2700 recorded hours developing over 200 successfully completed freelance projects.
I am a skilled and reliable professional presentation design specialist and a graphic designer with over seventeen years’ experience in developing modern PowerPoint business presentations and associated materials for a range of companies across many industry sectors.
My expertise includes creating bespoke presentation designs for diverse commercial objectives including investor pitch decks, the construction industry, launching, funding, growing, redefining, sales and marketing presentations and showcasing business credentials for finance and technology companies. I have also designed decks for clients in property, health, lifestyle, health and beauty, and medical professions.
I use Microsoft 365 Power Point and Excel for my presentation design work, together with Adobe CC Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign which I also use for my other varied design assignments.
I am also experienced in the subtle and sensitive use of PowerPoint animation, slide builds and transitions.
You can see examples of my work on my website Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup and my profile page on Upwork where you will also see client testimonials.
I am looking for freelance remote projects where I can draw on my experience to help design and build PowerPoint business presentations.
My career in marketing unfortunately ended abruptly due to severe spinal problems making travel quite difficult. This led me into retraining in graphic design, specializing in Business Presentation Design, something my background in both business and a creative flare, well equips me to do. I can though, only really consider remote assignments as I work laying down with a workstation over me. Working from home does allow me to work outside of normal working hours which helps when projects have particularly tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at Advertising and Promotions Management/Precision Presentations
September 1, 2009 - Present
Presentation Design, copywriting, graphic design
Advertising and Promotions Manager at New Zealand Meat Producers Board
September 4, 1978 - August 1, 1997
Budget setting and control, consumer and trade advertising and promotion, research

Education

ONC/HNC Business Studies at London College of Printing
September 22, 1975 - August 31, 1984
Economics, Accountancy, Economic History,
BFMP/BPIF at London College of Printing
September 22, 1975 - August 31, 1984
Typography, typesetting, Lithographic Printing, Letterpress Printing, Screen Printing, Costing, Estimating, Print Finishing
lynda.com learning - numerous on-line graphic design courses, Linkedin Learning - numerous on-line graphic design courses at Distance Learning
September 25, 2009 - December 31, 2025
Bright Carbon at Distance Learning
August 24, 2015 - December 31, 2025
Many regular presentation design industry webinars
lynda.com learning - numerous on-line graphic design courses, Linkedin Learning - numerous on-line graphic design courses at Distance Learning
September 25, 2009 - December 31, 2025
All design related courses

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Gaming, Wholesale & Distribution, Education

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