Spencer Shahidzadeh

Spencer Shahidzadeh has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Currently, they serve as the Director of Operations at Saratech since July 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Saratech as a Sales Manager and Business Development Manager from February 2022 to July 2023. Before joining Saratech, Spencer was a Business Development Consultant at the same company from February 2021 to February 2022.

Before their time at Saratech, Spencer founded Catalytic Consulting in 2014, a marketing consulting company that focuses on change. As the Founder, they helped companies transition into the digital world and achieve success through strategic marketing initiatives.

Spencer also has experience in the technology sector. In 2023, they founded PreProduction.ai, a software suite that utilizes AI for pre-production processes in marketing agencies.

Additionally, Spencer worked at SPARKHOUSE: Strategic Brand Films as an Account Manager and Producer from January 2016 to February 2021. During this time, they managed client accounts and facilitated the production of strategic brand films.

Furthermore, Spencer served on the Board of Directors and led the Social Media Team at Forge54 from September 2014 to August 2019. Spencer was responsible for strategic planning and overseeing social media activities.

Spencer worked as a Consultant at inScope Consulting Group in 2015, providing valuable insights and recommendations to clients. Spencer also held the position of Marketing Director at The Alternative Board TAB SoCal from 2015 to 2017, where they implemented marketing strategies for the organization.

Moreover, Spencer utilized their digital marketing expertise as the Director of Digital Marketing at Pat Goins Beauty School from August 2015 to the present.

Earlier in their career, they were the Market Analysis Manager at Overseas Export from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, they briefly worked as a Video Director at Go Aqua Gear in 2012.

Spencer Shahidzadeh has a well-rounded background with extensive experience in operations, sales, marketing, and technology.

Spencer Shahidzadeh holds a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic and Corporate Communication from Chapman University, which they obtained from 2013 to 2015. Spencer then pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Marketing from UMass Global, completing it from 2016 to 2018. Prior to their university education, Spencer attended Saddleback College from 2011 to 2013, where they earned an Associate's Degree in General Studies. Spencer also graduated from Capistrano Valley High School in 2011. Additionally, Spencer obtained certification in the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) from IRB Services - Institutional Review Board Services in February 2015.