What are the responsibilities and job description for the PowerPoint Specialist position at RKON?
RKON is a rapidly growing IT service provider located in the west loop with several fortune 500 clients across the nation. Since 1998 RKON has played a prominent role in the Chicago technology industry, developing innovative technical solutions to business needs is our tried and tested specialty.
Named by Computerworld in 2015 as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT, we also pride ourselves on fostering an environment where initiative, creative thinking and collaboration are encouraged and rewarded—a key reason for the extraordinary level of service we deliver to our customers.
Presentation Specialist
We are searching for a PowerPoint expert to be an integral part of the RKON brand. You will be responsible for creating high-quality, engaging PowerPoint presentations, including the ability for extensive graphing and charting in Excel for use during new business activity, client meetings, speaking engagements, corporate meetings, and events.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Creation of engaging PowerPoint presentations, with compelling content and visuals, for executives, investment teams, sales, and client service.
• Interpret and present complicated concepts in a visually appealing and clear manner, including creating data-heavy financial graphics and charts
• Ability to confidently work directly with senior-level executives.
• Ability to incorporate various types of motion graphics and multimedia into Microsoft Office documents/presentations
• Ensure consistency with corporate branding guidelines, templates and style sheets
• Edit Excel data to create graphs
• Coordinate the day-to-day production of each project to meet all deadlines
• Work on day-to-day updates and maintenance of existing materials and content management system
• Work independently and autonomously while within a team environment
• Proofread completed projects to ensure quality and accuracy
• Collaborate with team members on complex or special projects
Qualifications:
• Expert-level PowerPoint and Excel skills —experience using Excel within PowerPoint required
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Great collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team with tight, sometimes competing deadlines
• Acute attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality, and a critical eye for design
• Passion to learn, innovate, inspire
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher)
• General knowledge of IT infrastructure
• Three years of experience in a presentation production environment
• Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint certification