Anthony Spero is seeking a position utilizing his public relations, communication, event management, and social media skills. He has experience instructing public speaking courses and managing operations as an assistant store manager. Spero also has experience developing promotional materials, press releases, and social media content. He holds a Master's degree in Communication and certificates in Corporate Communication and Mass Communication.
1. Anthony Spero
1826 Figtree Drive
Titusville, FL 32780
321.431.0525 anthony.spero@live.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position utilizing my exceptional public relations and communication skills, my expertise in event management and social media, and my
experience in media production and sales.
RELATIVE EXPERIENCE
Eastern Florida State College, Brevard County, FL August 2013 – Present
Lecturer
Instruct undergraduate students in The Art of Public Speaking course
Engage students through creative and active pedagogical methods
Design lesson plans based on modern mass communication theory
Mentor students in academic and professional pursuits
SPCA Thrift Store, Titusville, FL Summer 2015
Assistant Manager
Oversaw store operations including POS, customer relations issues,
and managing a staff of 10+ individuals
Developed promotional material for upcoming sales events
Implemented new organizational methods to maximize efficiency
Maintained finances and bookkeeping
Space Coast Martial Arts, Titusville, FL Summer 2012
Program Director
Conceptualized, edited, produced and recorded monthly goal videos
Developed press releases for training seminars
Monitored a Facebook page with 200+ subscribers
Updated and maintained social media on a weekly basis
The Lakeland Center, Lakeland, FL Fall 2010
Public Relations Intern
Authored press releases and radio spots for local media
Facilitated advertising and marketing campaigns for large market audiences
Collaborated with local media / entertainment groups to coordinate community events
Managed a Facebook page with 11,000+ subscribers
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Master of Arts in Communication, May 2013
Corporate Communication Certification, May 2013
Concentration in Mass Communication
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Bachelor of Science in Communication, December 2010
Concentration in Public Relations
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Windows Operating System Apple OS X and iOS Operating Systems
Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint, Excel Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere
SPSS Statistical Software Basic HTML
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Forensics: Collegiate Competitive Speech and Debate Judge, 2014
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Forensics: Collegiate Competitive Speech and Debate Judge, 2011 – 2012
HOBBIES
I have been a musician for 15+ years and the co-composer/producer of a music album that is available on several major music distribution sites. I’m currently
working on releasing a second album and co-starring in an upcoming music video.