Mickey Slater

Portland, Oregon 97210
United States

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Communication

During the last 5 years their has been a significant shift in the way that people communicate be it their ideas or self-expression. Technology and the Internet play a large part in that and in the next 5 years things will change again.

As such, its important that the ideas we have today take these trends and methods into account.

I aim to create things that are engaging, relevant, accessible, and part of the conversation that is going on around us now, and helping to shape that of the future.

Experience
February 2006 - Present

Avenue A | Razorfish Interactive Developer

Collaborate with creative directors and clients alike to create interactive online campaigns from existing print and tv directions. Actively follow web trends and technology to help keep clients project exciting and engaging. Responsibilities include, concept development, design, development, and consulting.

March 2003 - Present

Mortar and Pixel Interactive Developer

Collaborate with clients to create dynamic and informative online projects that help advance their marketing agenda. Roles include: project manager, designer, programmer, and accounting.

May 2003 - February 2006

Lucid Blend Interactive Studios Sr. Interactive Designer

Translating client ideas into a communicative online experience. Proactively seek out new technology to increase productivity and streamline processes. Responsibilities include, concept development, design, production, and consulting.

October 2000 - May 2002

Skidmore College Computer Imaging TA

Assisted senior faculty by collaborating on lesson planning and reviewing student works. Tutored individuals in conceptual and technical development. Managed studio environment.

Education
May 2002

Bachelor of Science: Studio Arts Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, New York

Skills
Programs
Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, MS Office, Dreamweaver, Freehand, Fireworks, Maya; both PC and MAC environments
Code
HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript and ActionScript
Affiliations
gotoAndPlay, dMob, AIGA and Siggraph
Intangibles
Excellent verbal and written communication, glass is half-full disposition, lover of an elegant creative solution.
Clients
In no particular order
Microsoft
BestBuy
Weight Watchers
Expedia
Northwest Airlines
Extensis
Coors
Coors Light
Keystone Light
Killians
Disney
City Golf League