Spencer Pullen Email & Phone Number

Punta Gorda, Florida Area

• Perform standard library technician tasks per job description. • Assist patrons with the public desktops and laptops using multiple browsers, creating prints, working with files, scanning and faxing on the public copier. • Create various advertising and graphics for a variety of uses such as brochures, table tents, flyers, posters, bookmarks and programs. • Manage the “Makers Space” where the 3D printer, CNC Machine, laser cutter and sewing machines are located. • Photograph special events and classes for use on the organization’s website and Facebook page. • Design artwork from scratch to fulfill the needs for the social media targeted posts. • Set up a complete video studio for the Libraries and History division. Selected equipment such as cameras, lights, mics, grip gear and software. • Produce a workbook on how to use the video studio equipment. • Create, capture and edit video of library events and programs to be used for the county’s marketing purposes. • Use high definition video equipment with professional external audio recorders and microphones to produce a high quality product. • Prepare external video files for in-house production. • Created and produced 95% of the “How-To Festival 2020” videos. • Create, prepare materials and execute special programs for adult patrons such as “Smartphone Photography”, “iPhone & iPad Apps”, “Camera Basics” and “Geocache Photo Club”, and more. • Created, prepared and taught classes for the successful “How- To 2018” festival. (20% of the total event.) • Create workbooks, manuals and Keynote presentations for special programs and classes. • Create a brochure/flyer for each of the library branches that includes a map and pertinent information. • Assist patrons through the “Advice for Your Device” program where patrons need help with apps, email, general use and library on-line services for their smart phone, tablet or computer. • Maintain A/V equipment at two branches.

Port Charlotte, Florida

Englewood, Florida

• Was Head Instructor of the digital media and photography program. • Instructed on topics such as photography, Photoshop, lighting, and video. • Took students to local parks to offer hands-on classes for photography and to get to know their surrounding community. • Taught classes for the Ringling College Certificate Program. • Worked with administration director on keeping the hardware and software current in the computer lab. • Participated in marketing opportunities to inform the community about what the college has to offer. • Exhibited as an instructor at the college.

Punta Gorda, Florida Area

• Instructed courses on digital and film photography, Elements, Lightroom, lighting, flash, and Mac products. • Led field trips to local state parks to offer instruction in various photographic techniques. • Created a marketing plan to reach out to new students. • Created the Renaissance Academy’s social media outreach, using posts, video and online class schedule. • Partnered with local businesses for fund-raising events to support the colleges goals. • Created outreach events to engage future students. • Prepared A/V equipment for classes and meetings. • Troubleshot IT issues.

Port Charlotte, Florida

• Produced technical instruction manuals to accompany classroom and speaking engagement based lessons. • Created video based lessons. • Produced and maintained photography email newsletter for interested students, clients and colleagues. • Created online instructional classes though a learning management system (LMS). • Maintained website with a blog for visitors and students via a content management system (CMS). • Photographed using large format camera (8x10) film and digital. • Created videos for YouTube (Large format film photography, general photography, Photoshop/Elements, color management and ICC profiles) • Used high definition cameras, external audio recorders, microphones with XLR connectors, lights and grip gear. • Prepared, captured and edited material for non-linear video editing. • Consulted with local businesses on how to use video to aid in their marketing. • Created social media campaigns for various events. • Ensured video keywords were up-to-date. • Researched target audience and created artwork and videos to aid in engaging that demographic. • Leveraged social media to keep current on trends and form professional connections on photography. • Created paid advertising on social media and used analytics to determine how successful the campaign was. • Produced multi-use marketing pieces from scratch such as post cards, business cards, and flyers. • Created and produced promotional materials such as pens, cups, tablecloths, note pads, and lip balm, etc. • Photographed for local magazines and city governments.

Sarasota, Florida Area

• Instructed on topics such as photography, cooking, baking, iPhone, iPad, and off camera flash. • Produced promotional photos and videos for use on social media. • Created syllabuses and handouts/manuals of each class. For software programs, these were a step-by-step manual that was enclosed in a three ring binder. • Developed and executed a very successful baking and cooking program. These were hands-on and demonstrations. • Assisted staff with graphic design needs such as brochures, flyers, posters and note cards. • Developed training for staff on in-house software and upcoming events. • Participated in the Digital Design planning program.

Sarasota, Florida Area

• Used Computer to Plate (CTP) technology. • Designed a variety of materials such as sell sheets, ads, business cards, pocket folders, magazines, speciality items. • Photographed on-location as well as product photography for clients’ projects. • Worked one-on-one with clients to ensure their projects were completed as assigned. • Prepared files for promotional products. • Assisted in keeping the company’s IT equipment up and running.

Port Charlotte, Fl

• Designed ads and special artwork for various parts of the newspaper. • Worked with four color processes and making separations for press printing. • Photographed, created covers and special sections for a real estate magazine. • Produced a “How to create a PDF” instruction booklet for Sun Coast Media Group clients. • Taught classes on graphic and interactive media for employees of Sun Coast Media Group and clients of Sun Coast Media Group in the surrounding community. • Assisted with IT to help troubleshoot issues as they occurred.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Interactive Media And Graphic Design, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

• Course work in design, color theory, desktop publishing, multimedia production, web production, audio production, television.

Diploma, Prepress/Desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design

Activities and Societies: Aerospace Technology, Graphic Design Training ProgramMainly focused on desktop publishing and started to teach.