Edd Wagner
eddwagner@gmail.com | 904-315-0927 | linkedin.com/in/edward-wagner-ab02b8
Ai Media Producer | Filmmaker | Storyteller
A versatile and accomplished digital media professional with over two decades of experience spanning video production, web development, and strategic digital marketing. Proven ability to lead projects from concept to completion, demonstrated by a history of enhancing brand visibility and delivering sophisticated technical solutions for clients ranging from non-profits to Siemens and the U.S. Air Force. An innovative creator who leverages deep technical knowledge with advanced storytelling, including recent certifications in AI for Filmmaking and Animation.
Core Competencies
Video & Animation
- 4K Video Production
- Post-Production Editing
- Motion Graphics & VFX
- 2D/3D Animation & Modeling
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Final Cut Pro, Camtasia
Web & Software
- WordPress Development
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- UI/UX Conversion
- Network Administration
- SCORM Compliant E-Learning
- Visual Studio, ASP.net
Marketing & Design
- SEO & Google Analytics
- Social Media Strategy
- Brand Awareness Campaigns
- Graphic & Advertising Design
- Instructional Design
- Content & Email Marketing
Professional Experience
Manager of Media Relations and Marketing
Thrift Life LLC | Fab Finds LLC | Saint Augustine, FL | 2015-2023
- Directed all media operations, including video journalism and post-production for a non-profit YouTube channel, managing a catalog of over 100 videos.
- Drove a 60-70% increase in first-page search engine results through expert implementation of SEO and Google Analytics.
- Developed and executed social media marketing strategies across Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, significantly boosting brand awareness and engagement.
- Designed and developed the organization’s website, blog, and all digital advertising assets.
Senior WordPress Developer
Eclipse Recording Studio | Saint Augustine, FL | 2010-2016
- Successfully designed, built, and maintained over 190 WordPress installations while also serving as a network administrator.
- Led client consultations from concept to delivery, translating business needs into effective web solutions.
- Designed and developed the Eclipse Forensics website using Bootstrap, HTML5, and JavaScript, achieving first-page search engine ranking through targeted SEO.
Multimedia Developer
Lifeware TEK | St. Augustine, FL | 2007-2009
- Managed the full lifecycle of multimedia projects, establishing company-wide visual standards.
- Performed all video post-production tasks, including editing, color grading, and motion graphics.
- Designed and developed mobile training applications for Pearson Prentice Hall culinary students.
Instructional Designer & Technical Writer
Siemens Westinghouse Power Corp. | Orlando, FL | 2004-2007
- Led the development of SCORM-compliant interactive courseware for Siemens Power Generation.
Senior Flash Developer
B3H Corp. | Eglin Air Force Base | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 2001-2003
- Created dynamic, interactive courseware for the U.S. Air Force, utilizing 3D animation and modeling.
Certifications
- AI for Filmmaking – Curious Refuge
- AI for Animation – Curious Refuge
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science | Art Institute of Colorado, Denver, CO
Honors: Director of Education’s List, Dean’s List, 4.2 GPA