Sampath Kumar S

Experience

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  SLS MAVMM AV college

  Jul 2006 - Mar 2007

  Lecturer - Physical Science
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  McKinsey & Company

  Apr 2007 - May 2016

  Passionate and results-oriented Team Leader with expertise in Business and Consulting Presentation Services. Skilled in maintaining exceptional quality standards, utilizing Thinkcell charts for impactful visualizations, fostering collaboration, and driving overall team performance.Team Leader - Led a team of 20 McKinsey Business Presentation Designers and Quality Analyst.Business Presentation Services | Quality-driven | Thinkcell Charts Expert | Collaboration Enthusiast | Driving Overall Team PerformanceCollaboration Enthusiast: Strong believer in the power of collaboration and teamwork. Foster a collaborative environment where creativity, innovation, and knowledge sharing thrive. Encourage open communication and leverage diverse perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes.Driving Overall Team Performance: Lead by example, setting high standards and motivating the team to achieve and exceed goals. Track and monitor team performance, ensuring deadlines are met and projects are delivered on time. Implement strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency, driving overall team success. Show less As a Senior Business Presentation Designer, my core technical skills are to quality managing high-profile documents and providing solutions for complex charts and technical issues, I aim to empower the team to create impactful presentations. The below 3 main core areas mould my expertise towards handling and delivering the Business Presentations with 100% Quality: 1. Coaching in Accuracy, Graphical, and Technical Skills:I used to conduct 1:1 Training and Discussions to skill build the New Hires to understand the importance of Business and Consulting Presentation of McKinsey Consultants which includes essential analytical, graphical, and technical skills required to produce effective PowerPoint slides. I used to share knowledge to the team members with the areas like data analysis, performance tracking, and PowerPoint techniques. 2. Quality Management for High-Profile Documents:Producing high-profile documents often involves multiple designers and complex requirements. I would take end-to-end Ownership of each and every PowerPoint document maintaining a consistent and high standard inline with the McKinsey Standards. My core responsibilities were to review and assess the documents created by senior colleagues, ensuring they meet the desired quality benchmarks. I would provide detailed feedback, suggestions for improvement, and collaborate closely with the senior team to refine the slides and align them with the McKinsey Brand Guidelines3. Solutions for Complex MS Graph Charts and Customized Thinkcell Charts in PowerPoint:Created high complex charts such as Box Chart, Standard Deviation Chart, etc in Thinkcell with customized formulas and resolved technical issues in PowerPoint like One Customized Ribbon to use all the essentials tools in a easy way. Whether it's creating large data sources to create heavy content slides, or addressing formatting and compatibility issues, I always have the technical proficiency to tackle a wide range of challenges. Show less

  • Team Leader - Business Presentation Services

    Apr 2014 - May 2016

  • Senior Business Presentation Designer

    Apr 2007 - Mar 2014
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  Visual Sculptors

  Jun 2016 - now

  Managing Director

  Visual Sculptors (P) Ltd. is one of the top-rated design agencies in Upwork and led by Ex-McKinsey graphic designers (VGI) out of Chennai, India.We are ranked No. 1 in PowerPoint 2010 by Microsoft. We work with secure platforms & technologies and we adhere to client confidentiality requirements