"Please avoid dated graphics and icons.. there are amazing presentations and there are ones that.. well.." WHAT WHAT !! I like to give my clients what they ask for! But, I doubt if your are asking for shooting star transitions and exploding cash register noises as endless animations are clicked. That doesn't jive well with "professional, clean"
Your message is what is important - correct? So my design enhance your presentation, not overpower it. I typically would never install anything other than a tasteful soft swipe from one slide to the next. When I first see your raw material I usually get a 'feeling' right away how to best build a design. Largely depends on the niche of course. Then your branding package, there is a difference between (IMB blue) and current trending bright green and grey. (so sorry if you are IMB blue - but I can work with it. I start by formatting your Master Slide deck - so critical for future projects, and this one. Don't underestimate that component.
Limited room in this text box, so I will ask you to visit my Profile pages. Note the Stars (rated by my clients). The 100% Completion rate (I finish jobs). The Badges (awarded by Freelancer - maybe I am a Rockstar). Most important are the Reviews. My full Bio is there too >Profile>Portfolio>Knowledge ....
I seem to be getting a great many PP jobs, with my business background, and the college courses I teach, and my wonderfully creative eye (!) it does all add up. out of room Wendy