Christine Wagenfuehrer
Holiday, FL 34690
(813) 777-2606 cell
Christine@redheaddev.net
http://www.redheaddev.net
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Proficient on both Mac and PC
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe AfterEffects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe ImageReady
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Pagemaker
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
BBEdit
Camtasia
CSS
DHTML
HTML
Hyperonics Hypercam
JavaScript
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Macromedia Captivate
Macromedia Director
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Macromedia Fireworks
Macromedia Flash
Microsoft Office Bundle
OS Commerce / Cube Cart
PHP
PHPMyAdmin
SoundEdit
SoundForge
* Employee / Customer education and/or consulting on web products and use
* Search engine optimization and affiliate relationship knowledge
* Video and multimedia production
* Cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility |
FREELANCE/CONTRACT EXPERIENCE:*(please see bottom of resume for Full-time Employment Experience)*
10/2008 - Present Sage Software, Tampa, FL
Multimedia Designer
Flash Professionalism Course Demo
Enterprise level eLearning Flash Design and Video Editing for web delivery/ Online Conferencing, Intranet, eLearning (eLogic) Administrator for Learning and Development department. Also responsible for departmental education on intranet and internet applications and functionalities.
10/2007 - 04/2008 360 Orthotics and Prosthetics, Tampa, FL
www.360oandp.com
Website Designer, Project Manager and Art Director
An orthotics and prosthetics online community was developed from start to finish for this startup company. A project plan was developed using Microsoft Office with concepts for final website as well as a business plan, which was then put in place. ASP programming for the SQL database structure was outsourced as the front end was designed and put together. A team of employees was put in place for content creation, then new content was created to establish the initial website presence. Graphic programs used were Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. HTML and JavaScript were also used for website creation. An administrative back end was custom programmed in ASP for the customer to allow easy front end content additions and changes. Administration and new content additions for this website continue on an ongoing basis.
03/2005 - 04/2005 Bill Norman Custom Homes, Tampa, FL
www.billnormancustomhomes.com
Website Designer
Creative development for a custom home builder using Adobe Photoshop and Illustator for graphics, then Macromedia Dreamweaver to compile an HTML / JavaScript website. This project was one of many established while under the employment of Citrus Computers in Tampa, FL. Bill Norman requested a simple, architectural website which put emphasis on photos of his properties.
12/2004 - 01/2004 Chamber of Commerce Cameron, TX
www.cameron-tx.com
Website Designer and Web Hosting Provider
Redesign of existing website using template from Redhead library. Addition of new/updated content with revisions. Hosting provided for the Chamber on an ongoing basis. Web design classes were also provided by Redhead Development to the Chamber and Chamber members, encouraging local at-home business production and Cameron County Fair attendance.
11/2004 - 01/2007 John Lee – Ninth Man Minerva, TX
www.johnlee-ninthman.com
Website Designer and Web Hosting Provider
Custom website design and expansion capabilities with a “mysterious” and “creative” feel to accommodate the client’s imaginative writing capabilities. Custom vector graphics made with Illustrator. Website hosting with email also provided to customer.
11/2004 - 11/2004 Leasing Professional, AZ
Graphic Designer
Quick redesign contract with custom graphics on coversheets for professional leasing documents. Final deliverables were provided in Adobe Acrobat format.
10/2004 - 01/2005 GRMC Inc. Houston, TX
Website Designer and Logo Designer
Custom website design geared towards customer service with a crisp, business appearance. Manipulation and incorporation of photos shot by customer using Photoshop. Custom logo design with final logo rendered in .png, .gif, .jpeg and a raw photoshop file for high resolution print use. Web hosting was provided for this customer for 2 years following project completion.
09/2004 - 12/2004 Sweets by Caroline Glen Cove, NY
Website Designer and Web Hosting Provider
Custom redesign of existing website with quick-loading JavaScript cake picture “viewer”, hosting relocation and addition of Flash introduction. Designed a "cake flower" like logo for use on both the website and with any print media - the final product was rendered in .gif, .jpeg and .eps vector formats in CMYK for simplified printing use. Pantone colors were also chosen. Web hosting is provided for this customer on an ongoing basis.
08/2004 - 03/2005 Comtech Antenna St. Cloud, FL
Interactive Media Designer
Creation of promotional multimedia CD to use for trade show marketing. CD was developed as an interactive reflection of the company website with catalog style descriptions and pictures of products. CD gives potential customers an auto-executable resource and which will allow them to open up printable Adobe Acrobat versions of the product descriptions. The CD interface was put together using Macromedia Director and graphics were created in Adobe Photoshop to follow the current website's theme.
08/2004 - 12/2004 Cameron Industrial Foundation Cameron, TX
www.cameronindustrialfoundation.com
Website Developer and Web Hosting Provider
Design and implementation of new website from existing template design with custom modifications. Hosting of website with email capabilities. Development of small MySQL/PHP database with dynamically loading webpages in Real Estate listing portion of website. Creation of customized Real Estate listing control interface to enable online modifications to real estate listings including upload of images and content addition/revision, directly interacting with database information. Web hosting is provided for this customer on a continual basis.
08/2004 - 12/2004 WL&T Services Cameron, TX
www.wlandt.com
www.whitmireland.com
Website Designer and Web Hosting Provider
Simple website design using existing template from Redhead library. Website/ email hosted on Redhead servers. Web hosting and website updates are provided for this customer on an ongoing basis.
08/2004 - 08/2006 Cameron Country Inns, TX
Website Designer and Web Hosting Provider
Custom redesign of existing website with a more romantic, countryside look and addition of new content. Recreation of existing logo from paper example, to pre-press ready / digital format. Programs used were Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator graphics were hand rendered for this project customization needs.
07/2004 - 11/2006 T-lab Internet Services Cameron, TX
Website Designer, Graphic Designer and Customer Account Manager
Planning and Development of T-lab interactive CD project geared towards Wireless internet service promotion. Custom redesign of existing website and graphics. Creation of new T-lab logo in both web and print resolution, pre-press ready. Creation of large scale coroplast Wireless promotion sign design with pre-press requirements for local print shop. Maintenance/updates of existing website. Website related customer assistance for T-lab customers.
12/2003 - 06/2004 Evliving.com, AZ
www.evliving.com
Website Designer
Created new website layout (to be incorporated) using HTML and CSS for maximum loading speed. Separated sections into PHP includes and inserted them into a template for ease in updating. Website maintenance, image editing for changes and updates.
10/2003 - 04/2004 Thaishop4you.com, Thailand
www.realbutterflies.biz
Website Designer
Created new website for Realbutterflies.biz (still in final stages). Creation of logo for Real Butterflies. Product image manipulation and compression. Continuous updating to website and shopping cart. Currently developing new website and logo for Exoticleather.com. Product image manipulation and addition here as well. Another website and logo to be at soccer4you.biz.
02/2003 - 08/2006 Prosoma Group Philadelphia, PA
Motion Graphics Designer and Video Editor
Creation of a motion animated and music themed video “backdrop” for a company award ceremony that displayed pictures and details about employee accomplishments. Project was made using custom vector graphics (Illustrator) and photos of employees which were manipulated in Photoshop. The video was constructed using Adobe AfterEffects and audio was edited with SoundForge, then imported. Final rendering was projected on an auditorium stage backdrop during ceremony for audience entertainment.
9/2002 - 7/2003 The Gluckman Group Plano, TX
Website Designer
Recreated web presence for company with graphics and advanced HTML, DHTML and JavaScript structure. Maintain web content and design. Custom Flash elements were also developed and put in place.
3/2002 - 3/2004 Prelude Systems Inc. Carrollton, TX
Interactive Media Designer
Development and design of multi-CD educational project for Prelude clients using Camtasia / Hyperonics Hypercam and assembled in Director. CDs were tied into one another and prompted for the next CD, while keeping the application running. Primary CD was set up to detect any previous existence of installation and move on to the introduction or installation procedure accordingly. CD interface contained a play, rewind, fast forward, pause and start button along with other navigational menu items. A lengthy screen capture with audio was edited with Adobe Premiere and incorporated into the project smoothly. The overall design identically matched the company’s website. Development of another promotional interactive CD for Prelude Consortia software media kit and marketing purposes.
3/2002 - 12/2003 Kids' ON AIR Studio Plano, TX
Website Designer and Graphic Designer
Setup of hosting account and email services for company site. Design and implementation of Flash website. Upkeep and site maintenance when needed. Recreation of company logo in vector format using Pantone colors. Logo was blown up and made into a lighted, plastic sign which was hung on the outside of the company building.
10/2001 - 05/2008 Mediaforce Productions Plano, TX
Interactive Media Producer and Website Consultant
Consulting for clients. Video capture and editing with Camtasia, Hyperonics Hypercam and Soundforge, Multimedia development and production of distributable educational CDs with Adobe AfterEffects and Macromedia Director. Creation of HTML, JavaScript, PHP and Flash websites for customers. Development of business card CD for Mediaforce marketing purposes. Logo recreation in Adobe Photoshop, company collateral design and printing for clients.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
01/2007 - 10/2007 Sage Software, Tampa, Florida
Multimedia Designer
Enterprise level eLearning Flash Design and Video Editing for web delivery/ Online Conferencing, Intranet, eLearning (eLogic) Administrator for Learning and Development department. Also responsible for departmental education on intranet and internet applications and functionalities. eLearning new account setup and technical administration for all company employees and Sage product resellers (currently about 3500 users).
08/2005 - 10/2006 Keller Williams Realty, Palm Harbor, Florida
Realtor, SEO Consultant, Website Designer, Graphic Designer
Work as a Florida licensed real estate Buyer Specialist for the Gary & Nikki Team at Keller Williams Realty. Also work with Realtors on intranet web design, identity solutions, direct mail techniques, website design, website problem solving, search engine optimization, website design instruction / consulting, email branding, branded newsletters, instructional use of company web resources and intranet; how resources can be applied to real estate marketing, custom multimedia business card CDs, business card design, letterhead design, real estate brochure design.
01/2005 - 08/2005 Citrus Park Computers Tampa, Florida
Webmaster and Web Accounts Manager
Organize, initiate, create and complete all website and multimedia projects for Citrus Park Computers customers. Quote and present project proposals to new or inquiring customers. All sales of domains, website hosting space, Ecommerce, SSL, Merchant Account setup, search engine optimization/placement services and website designs. Manage all web customer accounts both on a new and recurring basis. Administrate hosting and email accounts on UNIX environment. HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP and all graphic manipulation for customers and company. Maintain and upgrade company website as needed. Search engine placement for all customers and company on a monthly, ongoing basis. Market Citrus Park Computers web services in both print and digital media. Delegate and organize customer project work flow with web development team. Plan and organize future adjustments to ensure web department stability. Communicate and follow up with all Citrus Park Computers web customers. Improve web department billing and customer organization efficiency, tripling department profit margin in less than 3 months.
4/2003 - 4/2004 NAF/CPAC Army Division 98thASG 235thBSB Katterbach, Germany
Human Resource Manager
Take, process, reconciliation and file new job applications for NAF CPAC positions. Process government level background checks and qualify applicants for a referral list to go to facility managers. Process medical backgrounds, security checks and roster applicant files. Process new hire benefits and payroll. Complete promotion and personnel action paperwork for facility managers.
JOB RELATED TRAINING:
Classes taken for HR Management - Managerial Skills, Employee Safety, Government Regulations for ARMY NAF CPAC Division, USAREUR Computer Security Access, Government job skill classifications and grades, Fingerprinting, NACI Employee Security Clearance process, Military Police clearance, Background Investigation clearance.
5/2001 - 4/2003 Transplace Plano, TX
Art Director
Redesign corporate web site keeping current content in order. Create company newsletter. Design and print all outgoing company marketing collateral and magazine ads. All pre-press production. Update and maintain company web site. Troubleshoot HTML/JSP pages. Create and maintain JavaScript menu for site. Develop all company images used in applications, collateral and on web site. Maintain a graphic library for marketing use in PowerPoint Presentations. Design DNE application user interface focusing on usability and efficiency, then working with Java Developers to create final web-based application. Promote finished work to development servers then to production servers. Update backup folders on server. Test freshly promoted pages on all servers. Redesign intranet and recreate file structure on servers.
11/1999 - 11/2001 White Wicker Dallas, TX
Graphic Designer and Handpainter
Develop company web site, graphics and marketing collateral including product brochures/ catalogs for trade show use. Print collateral responsibilities included product photography, photo editing, conversion of all photos to CMYK and .eps format, cropping/ resizing, assembling images and information in QuarkXpress document and delivery to print shop on CD. Also custom painted intricate patterns on children's furniture for sale in Art District part of Dallas.
6/1999 - 6/2001 The Art Institute of Dallas Dallas, TX
Web Designer
Responsible for web design on database driven site stressing expandability. Assist in developing presence for college. Code HTML for future adjustments.
8/1996 - 3/1999 Wal-Mart Rockwall, TX
Store Artist
Cut 1'x4'x8' styrofoam pieces into figures and hand paint them for store decoration. (Mostly theme based cartoons and product logo replications) Design and print store brochures and pamphlets for various occasions. Setup and merchandise displays. Create large, hand twisted balloon shapes and figures for suspension. Train other employees to create styrofoam figures and balloon displays at other store locations.
EDUCATION:
1999 - 2001 The Art Institute of Dallas Dallas, TX
Associates of Applied Science in Multimedia/Web Design with Honors |