Shuja Abbas

MS Office Specialist

MS Excel:           Expert Level

Pivot tables: I can manage, sort and analyze data in a number of ways using Excel. Master the art of the pivot table to help you parse data quickly, using formulas, sorts and other functions that would otherwise take hours to extract for data analysis.

Formula functions: Know how to use basic formulas in Excel can help you to create spreadshees. Know the formulas for simple math calculations, and then learn commonly-used skills such as how to link data from one spreadsheet to another, how to find information in large data sets using formulas like vlookup, and how to use the filter and subtotal functions to sort and present data in visually-appealing formats.

Formatting: There’s no rule that says spreadsheets have to be ugly or boring. Spreadsheets that are formatted using consistent font sizing, brand-specific colors and uniform spacing will be better received by colleagues and bosses. Beyond the basics of making them palatable, Excel provides a host of formatting options I can apply to a spreadsheet to make it more easily readable and aesthetically pleasing. Don’t underestimate the power of a well-placed line divider, or sparingly-applied color scheme.

MS Word:          Expert Level

For written-word communications in business, MS Word is the system of choice. I am the one who can execute the following tasks in MS Word.

Formatting & Page Setup: Many people feel unable to grasp the basics of MS Word's seemingly difficult-to-use formatting and page setup functions. I can involve things like custom repeating headers, multiple columns, page numbering, and font and color choices.

Template Building & Editing: Once I create something for you, you can save the template and reuse it again and again.

Using SmartArt & Textboxes: MS Word is great for more than text-based documents. It’s also useful for things like flyers and signage. I very much know how to use these features. Shapes and text boxes can at times be unwieldy, because it's more difficult to get them to overlap, and they can sometimes jump around the page, but I can get the hang of it and understand the quirks.

To me MS Word is a great alternative to simple visual design projects using images, shapes, colors, and other design elements.

MS PowerPoint:              Expert Level

PowerPoint (my love) is presentation software that I use to create a wide variety of custom slides for projecting onto a screen. I can put together a presentation in PowerPoint and include text, pictures, graphics, and spreadsheet tables. Can use a lot of features, like shadows, sounds, and slide transitions. Know how to use the right features for emphasis while not going overboard with too many distractions.

Custom Slides and Templates: I am the one who can create an attractive slide from scratch, understanding the basic design elements of composition, color, and balance. I am also be able to input new data into an existing template.

Animation: Adding animations to text and images adds a layer of excitement to each slide. Animations allow elements on the page to zoom or fade in and out. I can tastefully and thoughtfully use this feature without going over the top.

Working with MS Office can be fun and rewarding. Microsoft Office skills come in handy in just about any role, but especially a workplace environment where administrative tasks are valued. I have brushed up on these skills and can take up any task related to MS Office.