Coco Spencer
@cocospencer
Education specialist and creative professional who builds engaging programs, photos, and brand experiences.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Education Specialist with a strong creative foundation, combining hands-on youth and community programming with real-world customer and operations support. At Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange, I sort donations, help customers, oversee volunteers, and support our educational programming—keeping experiences engaging and running smoothly.
Over the years, I’ve also built a career across creative leadership and production: photographing tourists on Skydeck, supporting studio events and online presence, editing books for publishing, and serving as Creative Director for both magazine covers and daily shop operations. I bring structured communication and program-ready energy from teaching art/science/sports and guiding teen residential programming to creating and promoting content across social media and video.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Hostess
Pescadero
May 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Greet guests, seat parties, and maintain reservations using Tok. Answer phones for take-out orders and respond to guest questions.
Education Specialist
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange
May 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Sort donations, assist customers, and coordinate volunteers while supporting educational programming.
Sales Associate & Photographer
Photogenic Inc.
Apr 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Photograph tourists from the Skydeck ledge of Sears Tower and provide on-site photography support.
Creative Assistant
Anthony Holdsworth Studio Gallery
May 2011 - Present (15 years 1 month)
Prepare the studio for events, wrap paintings for transport, photograph events, and edit books for publishing. Maintain the online presence and handle phone calls.
Hostess
Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi
May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)
Welcome and seat guests, answer reservations and delivery-order phones, and accept payments for orders.
Creative Director
Wolfman Books
Oct 2017 - Aug 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Designed magazine covers and promotional materials for the bookshop. Managed daily shop operations.
Au Pair & Art Teacher
Hudson Group
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Taught art, science, and sports to children in Moscow, Russia and Bodrum, Turkey.
Residential Advisor
Blackbird Farm
Oct 2016 - Jan 2017 (3 months)
Served as a residential advisor to teenagers during week-long independent study programming. Led ropes courses, team building, gardening, cooking, and creative activities.
Creative Director
Rhodes Family Farms
Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 (2 months)
Began as an assistant and became responsible for all creative aspects of the farm’s work. Supported creative direction across the company.
Au Pair
Lemstrom Household
Mar 2016 - Apr 2016 (1 month)
Managed daily routines and meals for two home-schooled children and planned excursions to local attractions. Created outdoor science and art lessons based on the children’s interests.
Camp Counselor & Art Specialist
IDEAS Day Camp
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)
Led summer camp activities for youth ages 6–10, including basketball and arts-and-crafts. Delivered activities in two languages and supported cultural programming.
Field Instructor
Nature's Classroom Camp Muskingum
Feb 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Led students on nature hikes and taught lessons about the local ecosystem. Facilitated a living history Underground Railroad reenactment.
Creative Director
Beard Balm
Feb 2014 - Feb 2015 (1 year)
Led the creative department, producing printed materials and creating online graphics and social media content.
Community Fellow
Repair The World
Aug 2013 - Jun 2014 (10 months)
Led four after-school programs in Detroit, teaching arts and crafts and leading students on field trips. Tended the community garden and hosted community events at the workshop.
Crew Trainer
Space Camp
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 (1 month)
Led students through the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, teaching space history and science. Was certified to run simulators and supported ropes course training, and volunteered on helicopter restoration with Project 342.
Volunteer Crew Member
American Conservation Experience
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 (4 months)
Worked on environmental projects at National Parks and Forests in the Southwest, including trail restoration, rock work, invasive plant removal, and building tortoise homes.
Writer
Student Universe
Mar 2012 - Aug 2012 (5 months)
Wrote travel articles for the Student Universe website.
Assistant
Rhodes Family Farm
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 (2 months)
Supported the weekly farmer’s market with produce display setup, customer education about persimmons and pomegranates, and cash handling.
Program Intern
Bay Area Wilderness Training
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 (3 months)
Organized the gear library, supported youth leaders with gear, and assisted with online marketing via social media. Sent out newsletters and helped manage equipment logistics.
Radio Alice Intern
CBS Radio
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 (3 months)
Supported essential functions of the Tuesday afternoon show by answering phones and creating web content. Learned behind-the-scenes operations of an FM radio station.
Performed product testing and delivered on-site demonstrations to peers promoting the new Blackberry Bold.
Nanny
Berry Household
Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 (1 month)
Provided care for an elementary student with cerebral palsy, including meal preparation, walks, play/music, personal hygiene, and transporting the child between parents’ homes.
Creative Marketing Intern
Willotoons
Mar 2011 - Oct 2011 (7 months)
Wrote blog posts and updated the company website and social media pages. Researched art and business topics to support marketing efforts.
Photographer
The Printroom
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011 (3 months)
Photographed fans at sporting events for the remainder of the baseball season at AT&T Park.
Co-Director & Community Organizer
Days of Spring
Mar 2011 - Jun 2011 (3 months)
Organized and facilitated classes and events, documented each day with photo/video, and maintained the website while answering phone calls. Used Final Cut Pro to produce event videos.
Floral Assistant
Flowered Events
Aug 2008 - Feb 2009 (6 months)
Prepared floral arrangements for weddings and celebrations, greeted customers, and assisted on job sites with setup and event decorating. Loaded/unloaded equipment, watered plants, and handled on-site logistics.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
El Dorado High School
High School Diploma, High School
Earned a High School Diploma from El Dorado High School in Placerville, California.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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