Mickey Slater is a skilled creative technologist and strategist with a strong focus on brand engagement. With an educational background in Bachelor of Science, Art from Skidmore College, he has worked on a range of national and global brands such as Best Buy, Coors, Disney, Levi's, Microsoft, Nike, and Sony, as well as held leadership positions such as Director of Experience and President at Forage. His diverse skillset gained from positions including Interactive Developer, Planner, and Digital Strategist has given him a wealth of knowledge in successfully executing strategic campaigns, brand audits, acquiring and sustaining new clients, developing and implementing tailored social media tactics, and accumulating lead generations. Mickey's passion for the industry, the visual intent of design, and forging core business relationships are evident in his involvement in Mobile, online trend forecasting, effective execution of client needs and desires, improving UI and direction of client websites, creative branding exercises, and communicating strategic plans and processes thoughtfully and concisely. He has also served as a former Mentor at Nike+ Accelerator, powered by TechStars, and as an Interactive Media Adjunct Professor at Portland State University.