Spenser Leise
Multimedia Professional

Hello

I’m Spenser Leise, a multimedia professional creating eye-catching and data-driven marketing. Below you can hear my story, review my projects, or dive into my resume. Thank you for stopping by!

About Me

Projects

Resume

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Creatively Anchored

About Me

A young boy sitting on the floor in front of a giant red Lego block display with six circular protrusions, each marked 'LEGO'. The boy is smiling, wearing a Chicago Cubs sweatshirt, and holding a yellow plastic bag.

Young boy wearing a blue cap, navy shirt, red shorts, and sneakers climbing a rocky outdoor surface with a rope.

A young boy standing indoors in front of a wooden door, smiling and giving two thumbs up. He has short dark hair, is wearing a red and white striped polo shirt, denim shorts, sneakers, and a backpack.

Born With Curiosity

Ever since I was young, I’ve loved creating. Back then, it didn’t matter if I was arranging chords into a new song, reassembling Legos into something new, or doodling pictures of my favorite creatures; creativity was my release. I remember watching hours of videos just to learn new tricks to improve my creations.

That mindset of pure curiosity and problem-solving hasn’t left me. It's the first tool I reach for, no matter the project.

Building By Doing

If I’m not sure how to do something, I’ll dive head-first into learning with hands-on experience. This tendency has led me to build a broad multimedia arsenal:

- Graphic Design

- Logo Design

- Project Management

- Event Management

- Copywriting

- Blogging

- SEO/SEM/AIO

- Media Buying

- Short/long-form Video Filming

- Short/long-form Video Editing

- Video Animation

- Logo Animation

- Content Strategy

- Print Design

- Sound Design

- Web Development

A young man sitting at a desk with a laptop, wearing a gray and red baseball cap, looking at the camera. On the desk, there is a smartphone, a notebook, and headphones. Behind him, there's a monitor displaying a presentation about himself, with information such as his major, hometown, and interests. The background features a white wall with framed pictures and a small calendar.

Three students standing in front of a red Iowa State University backdrop, holding large checks for $1,500, celebrating a college entrepreneurship pitch competition.

A young man standing behind a table selling greeting cards and stickers at an event. He is wearing a green cap and a white t-shirt with an embroidered bird design, making a 'rock on' hand gesture. Behind him are informational posters on the wall.

A young man with short brown hair smiling, wearing a white hoodie with text, standing in front of gray lockers.

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Text reading 'Oak Elm' with a botanical illustration of oak and elm leaves behind it.

The Road

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My multimedia journey began with my mother’s real estate brand: Courtney Leise Real Estate. I created a cohesive brand image that aligned with her authenticity and style. When I saw that branding increase her leads and business, it motivated me to use my creative skills in a professional setting.

In high school, I became the lead graphic designer for my school newspaper, creating award-winning graphics for the Patchwork Project article series. In the same year, I made a solo photography/videography project called Summer On Polaroid,
which garnered over 100,000 views on TikTok alone.

That curiosity followed me to Iowa State, where I began my first year as a leading contributor to ICANdy, a mental health initiative by the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication. I created the main logo, visual style, and hosted the ICANdy Podcast.

In my second year, I was hired as a peer mentor, where I led a charity event for Letters of Love. In addition, I began my role as a resident assistant at Oak-Elm, helping to build community and market events for first-year students. That summer, I started my own business, Songbird Music Decor, creating music media for music fans across the United States. Songbird was part of CyStarters, ISU's premier startup accelerator program, which helped me grow as a business owner and a marketer.

In my third year, I served as the Digital Media Manager for the Golden Heritage Agency, a group that worked to create an advertising campaign for Tenuta Santi Giacomo e Filippo, a luxury resort based in Urbino, Italy. Additionally, I was elected president of Cardinal & Gold Creative Group, a student-run advertising agency, where we created advertising materials for campus organizations. In the summer, I interned at CIRAS, creating strategic social media plans, blog posts, and graphics to help Iowa businesses thrive.

A young man squatting on rocks and pebbles in front of a green pine tree, smiling at the camera, wearing a black and gray Columbia jacket and jeans.

Pink and red plastic letters spelling out "Letters of Love" with a red heart underneath, set against a black background.

People sitting at a large table creating colorful paper crafts, with more groups and tables visible in the background inside a spacious room with wooden floors.

Young man standing next to a table with promotional materials for the Ad Agency Club, including a banner, a laptop, and QR code sign, in front of a black curtain backdrop.

A man in a white shirt lying on a paddleboard in the water, holding a paddle and smiling.

Young man in a green cap and brown hoodie giving a presentation to an audience, gesturing towards a large screen with a projected slide.

The word "CIAS" written in bold red letters on a white background.

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A young man with dark hair, dressed in a brown blazer, black shirt, black pants, and a dark green tie, walking indoors against a beige wall.

Now

I’m finishing up my final year of college. I’ve continued operating Songbird Music Decor and serving as a resident assistant. I’ve been immersed in Ames’ local music scene, writing music reviews for KURE, the Ames alternative radio station, and volunteering
at “The M-Shop,” a music venue in
Iowa State’s Memorial Union.

Upon graduation, I'm moving to Omaha, Nebraska, where I'm looking to put my skills to work for organizations I believe in.

My Ethics

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The commitment and consistent effort toward achieving goals and excelling in responsibilities.
The driving force of enthusiasm, energy, and deep commitment that fuels creativity, innovation, and a pursuit of excellence.
The commitment to impartiality, equity, and justice, ensuring that all actions and decisions are guided by integrity and respect for others.
The willingness to take responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and their outcomes, ensuring transparency and learning from both successes and failures.
The commitment to empathy, active listening, and seeking knowledge to foster meaningful connections, informed decisions, and thoughtful collaboration with others.

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Spenser Leise

Hello

I’m Spenser Leise, a multimedia professional creating eye-catching and data-driven marketing. Below you can hear my story, review my projects, or dive into my resume. Thank you for stopping by!