Mike Teixeira

About Mike Teixeira

I am proud to lead DECK Presentations, a company I founded in 2017, where I champion the transformative power of \"soft skills\" like empathy and persuasive communication to drive business success. I firmly believe that outstanding communicators have the ability to change the world for the better. My expertise in presentation strategy, writing, and design has enabled me to collaborate effectively with business leaders to maximize their public speaking potential and cultivate a presentation culture that aligns with their visionary goals.As presentation experts, my team and I harness the power of storytelling and striking visuals to create impactful experiences for our clients\' audiences. Whether it’s an annual meeting, a new product pitch, a donor appeal, or a TED Talk, we ensure that every message resonates.In addition, my extensive background in creative direction, marketing, social content, branding strategy, web design, and innovative tools like generative AI and video production empowers us to craft presentations that are not only engaging but also reflective of our clients’ values and objectives. Together, we can inspire change and build lasting connections.I lead DECK Presentations, a company I founded in 2017. I believe \"soft skills\" like empathy and persuasive arguments can drastically improve a company’s bottom line. I also believe that great communicators can change the world. My passion and focus are presentation strategy, writing, and design, and I have had great success working with business leaders to leverage their public speaking opportunities and change internal presentation culture to create the change they envision.As a presentation expert, my team and I use compelling visuals and the power of storytelling to help my clients connect with their audiences, whether it is an annual meeting, a new product pitch, a donor appeal, or a TED Talk. I also have extensive experience in creative direction, marketing, social content, branding strategy, web design, creative tools (like generative AI), and video production, which I apply to create engaging and impactful presentations that align with my client’s goals and values.

Experience

1. Founder President

   Deck Presentations

   Apr 2017 — Present · Portsmouth, NH, US

   We’re presentation designers, coaches, and writers who take your PowerPoint, Google Slides or Keynote— commonly called “decks”— from boring to breathtaking. Whether it’s an annual meeting, new product pitch, inspiring donors, even a TED Talk, we use compelling visuals and the power of storytelling to help you connect with your audience.

Education

• Emerson College

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Theatrical Education

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Graphic Design
• Video Production
• Creative Services
• Copywriting
• Advertising
• Digital Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Newsletters
• Photography
• Marketing Communications
• Creative Direction
• Art Direction
• Online Marketing
• Digital Strategy
• Social Media
• Photoshop
• Indesign
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Brand Development
• Web Design
• Public Relations
• Blogging
• Branding & Identity
• Marketing Strategy
• Online Advertising
• Facebook
• Illustrator
• Video
• Corporate Identity
• Direct Mail
• Digital Media
• Layout
• Creative Strategy
• Wordpress
• Corporate Branding
• SEO
• Logo Design
• Mobile Marketing