V. Charlene Christmon
www.vcharlene.com

Nashville, TN  37214
P: 615-852-8425
Email: vcharlene2005@yahoo.com
SKILLS

I offer a wide range of strengths that are transferable to various industries including:

- account management
problem solving

customer service
competitive research

staff development
strategic planning
analytical reporting
creative vision

I possess a strong working knowledge of the following computer languages:

- ASP.NET/PHP

- XHTML/HTML

-Javascript/Java

- CSS/XML       

I have considerable experience using the following top design and development programs:

- Dreamweaver
- Powerpoint
- Wordpress

- Flash
- Illustrator
- Vertical Response

- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Constant Contact

- ImageReady
- Microsoft Word, Access and Excel
- WAMP, Apache/PHP/MySQL Administrator

WORK EXPERIENCE

Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
Web Specialist


September 2010 – Current
June 2006 –August 2007
  • Created detailed strategies for MTSU website redesign/ restructure project, to be implemented Fall 2012.
  • Created detailed web governance document to be implemented Summer 2012.
  • Created and implemented conversion plan for MTSU website conversion from Luminus CMS to OmniUpdate CMS. 
  • Designed, developed and currently administer customized Wordpress sites for MTSUnews.com, MTSU Magazine, and MTSU President’s Post.
  • Consult with content contributors (departments, divisions, and faculty) to identify and define project goals and
    technological solutions related to MTSU websites.
  • Designed and implemented of MTSU website redesign project and subsequent departmental templates (2007).
  • Coordinate creation and management of other MTSU root pages and departmental sites.
  • Provide technical assistance to content contributors (departments, divisions, and faculty) on web content management; website usability/accessibility and website branding.
  • Teach seminars and workshops on various multimedia or web applications related topics such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Wordpress and CSS.
  • Research and document new web application techniques and changes to web page specifications.

Acxiom Corporation, Digital Marketing Division, Nashville, TN
Associate Account Manager, Levels I and II

August 2007 – September 2010
  • Responsible for email marketing campaign execution according to program goals.
  • Owned campaign targeting, testing, QA, scheduling, tracking, data monitoring; oversees content integration.
  • Assisted in preparation and presentation of monthly/quarterly and ad-hoc queries and reports.
  • Provided best practices to clients as related to email design and campaigns execution.
  • Sought out process efficiencies within and across client programs.
  • Provided insight to account team on client needs on a regular basis.
  • Managed day-to-day relationship with clients and account team.
  • Trained on CAN-SPAM laws and regulations.

DTC Communications, Alexandria, TN
Marketing /Graphic Designer/ Web Developer


August 2004 – June 2006
  • Created new branding for DTC and DTC Wireless including all stationary, business cards, and marketing collateral. Branding is one that incorporates all of the DTC Business Divisions.
  • Responsible for several marketing campaigns including developing products, initial revenue projections, package pricing, advertisement, analyzing, reporting sales and results.
  • Created several Intranet/Internet sites using database driven languages including ASP.NET and PHP.  Sites included DTCcom.net (PHP/MySQL), COS internal site (ASP.NET/Access), DTC Agent Site (PHP/MySQL), DTC Wireless Phone Tracking site (ASP.NET/Access), Webspace-DTC domain tracking site (ASP.NET/Access) and an Intranet site that has a company directory, company news, departmental segments, a centralized place for network/technical issues, promotions, etc... (ASP.NET/Access)
  • Presented an interactive workshop on Intranet sites and content management systems to the NTCA Marketing Committee.

VCharlene Creative Services, Nashville, TN
Consultant Work


January 2003 – Current
  • Developed and implemented multiple website designs, web and marketing strategies a multitier branding campaign for New Level Community Development Corporation.  (Marketing/Web Consultant 2006-Current)
  • Developed and implemented website design, and marketing materials for CME Systems. 
  • Developed multifaceted Digital Marketing and Social Media plan for DTC Communications to be implemented Fall 2012.
  • Developed multifaceted rebranding and marketing campaign for Stonegate Commercial Real Estate. (Marketing Competition 2011)
  • Developed and executed launch plan for Beck and Call concierge service.  Plan included developing branding, a marketing strategy and marketing collateral. 
  • Developed and executed launch plan for Café 24/7 Coffee House.  Plan included designing, developing branding, a marketing strategy, advertising collateral, promotional calendar, online presence, and store set up. 
  • Developed and executed launch plan for dual location bookstores for Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  This included store set up, initial product orders, displays, advertising collateral, and marketing strategy for first year.
  •  Developed and executed branding campaign for New Level Community Development Corporation.  This included creating new corporate ID, branding standards, website, collateral and marketing strategy for the upcoming year.
  • Worked with Mt. Zion marketing team to develop and execute launch plan for Debt Free initiative, including launch plan, continued marketing strategy, collateral, online presence, and retention plan.
  • Worked with Urban League Young Professionals Marketing Team to develop and execute marketing and re-branding strategy.  This includes a comprehensive marketing/re-branding strategy, as well as kick off campaign.
Univeristy of Illinois, ATLAS Department, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Web Consultant

January 2003 - August 2004
  • Increased knowledge in Graphic Design concepts by designing websites and templates for departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
  • Gained project management skills by being responsible for designated departmental sites from concept to completion. Built networking skills by working on one on one with department heads to come up with a website design that is both innovative and appropriate for the target audience.
  • Developed interpersonal skills by working with a team of very talented Grapic Designers and Technical Professionals to create websites that meet program to the team.
  • Gained experience in creating web concepts from existing print advertising documents.
EDUCATION

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Murfreesboro, TN
M.B.A focusing on Digital Marketing and Management, will be completed in August 2012
                                                                                                   
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana-Champaign, IL
B.S. in Mathematics with supporting course work in Web Design and Development, 2002

ASSOCIATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT

Phi Kappa Phi – National Honor Society – 2012
Pinnacle – National Honor Society – 2011-2012

International Business, Study Abroad Participant, Greece – Summer 2012

Lead Instructor, BDPA National High School Computer Competition – 2006-2011

Team Leader, Mt. Zion Baptist Church Bookstore Old Hickory Location – 2006-2010

Urban League Young Professionals, Marketing Committee Representative – 2007-2009