I'm Alan Zansler, a passionate video production educator and experienced video producer. With a strong background in digital video technology and design, I've dedicated my career to teaching students the art of storytelling through film. I am transitioning back to full-time video production, post-production, and editing after moving to Portland. My recent work experience in corporate training, combined with my nearly two decades of experience in video production, has put me on the path of helping businesses achieve their training and promotional goals of producing dynamic and effective videos.

ALAN ZANSLER

I'm Alan Zansler, a passionate video production educator and experienced video producer. With a strong background in digital video technology and design, I've dedicated my career to teaching students the art of storytelling through film. I am transitioning back to full-time video production, post-production, and editing after moving to Portland. My recent work experience in corporate training, combined with my nearly two decades of experience in video production, has put me on the path of helping businesses achieve their training and promotional goals of producing dynamic and effective videos.

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I’m Alan Zansler, a passionate video production educator and experienced video producer. With a strong background in digital video technology and design, I’ve dedicated my career to teaching students the art of storytelling through film. I am transitioning back to full-time video production, post-production, and editing after moving to Portland. My recent work experience in corporate training, combined with my nearly two decades of experience in video production, has put me on the path of helping businesses achieve their training and promotional goals of producing dynamic and effective videos.

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Work Experience

Learning Coordinator - School of Engineering at Daimler Truck North America (Contract)
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Developed training materials in Workday Learning, managed logistics, edited training videos, and maintained the engineering social intranet site. Collaborated on internal communications.
Digital Video Technology & Digital Design Teacher/Video Producer at Liberty High School/The School District of Osceola County, Florida
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Designed hands-on curricula, produced instructional videos, led training sessions, and achieved high Adobe certification passes for students.
Owner/Producer at Alphabet Zoup Productions
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008
Edited and produced documentaries and promotional videos, managed production workflows, and led complex shoots for diverse storytelling projects.
English Language Arts Teacher at The School District of Osceola County, Florida
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Delivered writing and communication skills instruction to middle school students while developing a differentiated curriculum.
Teacher/Testing Coordinator/Academic Advisor at Mavericks in Education, Florida
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Provided tailored instruction in a computer-based environment, coordinated testing operations, and received Employee of the Year for leadership.
File Clerk/Manager, Imaging Department at The Gray Insurance Company
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Managed document preparation and digitization while improving workflow efficiency and leading a team in the imaging department.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Minor in English at University of New Orleans
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional: Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional: Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional: After Effects
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Communication Skills for Business - Professional Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Florida Department of Education Teaching Certifications: Engineering and Technical Education, English 6-12, Gifted
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment