Spencer Middleton
PHOTOGRAPHER · Freelance
Mission Viejo, CA
In My Own Words
My name is Spencer Middleton, I am a photographer, a creative, and passionate skateboarder of 15 years raised in Southern California. I possess a singing and dancing spirit, though I probably have no business singing out loud. I recently graduated from UCLA with a sociology degree, where I learned a lot on the topics of culture and perspective. Using this knowledge as inspiration to achieve a unique outlook on topics that interest me, I am pursuing a career where I can learn to better express myself creatively.
Work Experience
PHOTOGRAPHER
Freelance2018 – Present
• Schedule/manage on-location and studio photo shoots with clients • Often act as creative director, set designer, and stylist to complete shoot concept • Work with artists to conceptualize press rollouts and album cover art • Edit, organize, and deliver photographs in a timely manner • Shoot BTS of music video/short film productions and help out on set where I can • Visit speneca.com for my photography website
Concerts Committee (Events Manager)
Campus Events Commission2016 – 2018
• Responsible for researching, gathering quotes, and contracting rising talent for concerts and festivals • Created Performance agreements for artists and worked closely with many large agencies including Paradigm, WME, ICM, and CAA • Organized / managed many concerts on campus ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 attendees with world- renowned names such as Mura Masa, Amine, Ty Dolla Sign, Matoma, Snakehips, Madeon, Cheat Codes, Louis the Child, Goldlink, Hayden James.
Marketing Coordinator
JazzReggae Fest2016 – 2017
• Crafted, developed, and executed a yearlong marketing plan for annual music festival composed of multi- platform initiatives including: print, digital, and radio content,(Largest Student Run Festival in the Nation) • Worked directly with Sponsorship Team, contacting brands to sponsor the festival • Created student/community outreach using social media promotion, local business partnerships, and merchandise pop ups
INTERN
Jampol Artist management2017 – 2017
• Teaching assistant for Music Business Now course, offered at UCLA, taught by Jeff Jampol. Course focused on the development of new and established artists. Supported weekly guests including Scooter Braun, Steve Berman, and Will.i.am • Assisted with everyday operations in office and managerial duties for artist estates such as The Doors, The Ramones, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding • Assisted in the production of various shows, anniversary based events, and worldwide merchandising plans
SALES ASSOCIATE
ACTIVE RIDESHOP2014 – 2015
• Meeting and Greeting customers • Selling product • Excelling in Costumer Service • Restocking items / Running Register
Director of Human Resources and Volunteering
Associated Student Government at Saddleback College2014 – 2015
• Identifying, evaluating and solving hiring challenges • Interviewing potential candidates • Recruit volunteers for all Events on campus through strategic marketing and oversaw/managed all event volunteer operations • Organize and publicize events • Communicated frequently with faculty and staff via email
