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Luke McDermott

Isle of Sheppey,Kent

Summary

Highly organised and self-motivated professional with advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Adobe PDF. Demonstrates strong communication abilities, punctuality, and a positive attitude. Experienced in Adobe InDesign at an intermediate level. Known for being a hardworking team player with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Presentations Specialist

Artemis Investment Management
06.2023 - 12.2025
  • Produced and managed high-quality client and investor presentations for sales managers and fund managers, supporting business development and client relationship management focus across multiple channels.
  • Acted as a key internal partner to teams and investment professionals, gathering requirements, advising on structure and content, and delivering presentations to tight deadlines.
  • Owned the end-to-end presentations process, including planning workloads, managing a shared presentations calendar and ensuring timely delivery for meetings, pitches and events.
  • Submitted all marketing materials through internal workflow and compliance systems (e.g. Locus and Simetra), managing release cycles and only releasing fully approved content.
  • Maintained and utilised presentations management software (e.g. UpSlide) to efficiently manage slide libraries and version control.

Presentations Operator

Paragon CC - Working on the Goldman Sachs Account
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • My main responsibilities are to create and edit various advanced documents, such as PowerPoints, Excels, PDFs. Whilst following the guidelines and templates that are used by Goldman Sachs or external clients.
  • Advanced PowerPoint Skills that allow me to take on complicated tasks and complete to a high standard.
  • Advanced Excel Skills, specifically creating and formatting charts.
  • Create bespoke PowerPoint templates adhering to company styles and guidelines.
  • Working closely with team members and clients to ensure the highest quality results.
  • Advising clients on the best possible solutions regarding their requests as well as always listening to their opinions and advice.
  • Working to meet tight deadlines under high amounts of pressure, whilst always maintaining high quality work.
  • Using various Infographics and page layouts to enhance a PowerPoint upon the client's request.

Labourer and Machine Operator

DDL Group
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Part-time whilst studying.

Recruitment Administrator

Devonshire
05.2019 - 05.2019
  • Provided administrative support to a team of Recruitment Consultants.
  • Managed a data cleanse project, which involved creating new fields in the CRM and updating and deleting candidate data.
  • Shadowed the Marketing Executive who was able to give me a valuable insight into Social Media and Digital Marketing.
  • 1-week work experience

Education

3 A-level equivalent Qualifications - Business Studies, IT, Financial Services

Borden Grammar School
01.2018 - 01.2020

8 GCSE Qualifications - Maths, English Literature and Language, PE, Double Science Award, Geography, DT

Borden Grammar School
01.2013 - 01.2018

CSCS Health and Safety Card -

JB Enterprises LTD
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Organised
  • Punctual
  • Good team worker
  • Hardworking
  • Enthusiastic
  • Positive attitude
  • Advanced PowerPoint
  • Advanced Excel
  • Word
  • Adobe PDF
  • Adobe InDesign (Intermediate)

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Football, Running, Music, Social Media, Watching Sports

Timeline

Presentations Specialist

Artemis Investment Management
06.2023 - 12.2025

Presentations Operator

Paragon CC - Working on the Goldman Sachs Account
01.2022 - 05.2023

Recruitment Administrator

Devonshire
05.2019 - 05.2019

Labourer and Machine Operator

DDL Group
05.2018 - 06.2020

3 A-level equivalent Qualifications - Business Studies, IT, Financial Services

Borden Grammar School
01.2018 - 01.2020

8 GCSE Qualifications - Maths, English Literature and Language, PE, Double Science Award, Geography, DT

Borden Grammar School
01.2013 - 01.2018

CSCS Health and Safety Card -

JB Enterprises LTD
04.2001 -
Luke McDermott