Resume

Charles
“Mike” Rumph

Systems and Digital Experience Engineer

Charlotte, NC 704.756.1259 mike@rumphshaker.com

Professional Summary

I bridge engineering, user behavior, content strategy, and visual communication to improve system adoption and align complex technologies with real-world workflows. My work focuses on standardizing enterprise infrastructure, creating useful knowledge systems, improving data-informed digital experiences, and reducing operational friction at scale.

I approach technology as both a systems problem and a human experience.

Technical Stack

Discipline Platforms and Tools Primary Application Experience Context
Data and Infrastructure SQL, Access, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Visio Data organization, documentation, process mapping Enterprise and consulting
Enterprise Collaboration Cisco, Crestron, Webex, Teams, Zoom AV systems, conferencing, user enablement Global meeting environments
Project Management Jira, Asana, Basecamp Requirements, coordination, project tracking Cross-functional projects
Design and Prototyping Adobe Creative Cloud, After Effects, Premiere Pro Visual communication, interfaces, multimedia Creative and digital experience

Professional Experience

Systems Engineer (Contract)

Confidential Fortune 100 Financial Institution

  • Designed and scaled training documentation and enablement systems for enterprise audiovisual environments across more than 2,000 global meeting spaces.
  • Re-engineered user pathways within meeting interfaces and documentation, shifting behavior from direct support toward self-service.
  • Built standardized libraries and documentation frameworks for more than 100 system assets.
  • Partnered with engineering and operations teams to align system design with real-world workflows.

Digital Content and Experience Manager

Prem Corp · Austin Companies

  • Directed digital ecosystem strategy for business lines supporting a $4.5 million revenue portfolio.
  • Consolidated systems and improved performance, reducing infrastructure and hosting costs by 50 percent.
  • Deployed custom 3D visualization tools supporting average contract wins exceeding $600,000.

Art Director

Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

  • Led rebranding and digital alignment during the legacy Chamber's transition into the Alliance.
  • Redesigned production workflows and managed vendors, reducing external spending by 20 percent across more than 30 annual campaigns.
  • Directed multichannel campaigns reaching a regional audience of more than 3.3 million people.

Design Director

Charlotte Center City Partners

  • Directed branding, digital systems, and web platforms serving more than 100,000 monthly users.
  • Developed proposals and digital assets supporting more than 250,000 annual event attendees and $2 million in annual sponsorships.
  • Led audiovisual and digital-experience initiatives serving a broad partner network.

Selected Consulting

Independent Data and Systems Consultant

Charlotte, NC

 

RAO Community Health

Streamlined media-buying workflows, completed UX and search-performance audits, aligned marketing with grant requirements, and directed digital and audiovisual event production.

University City Partners

Engineered interactive development maps and data visualizations, consolidated event platforms, and created digital sponsor inventory supporting local investment and ticket sales.

Education

  • BS, Data Analysis
    Western Governors University · In progress, 2027
  • AS, Graphic Design
    Art Institute of Charlotte · Cum laude

Awards and Affiliations

  • Awards: ADDY Awards, Hermes Creative Awards, NC Festival and Event Association
  • Volunteer: Time Out Youth, RAIN, United Way, Urban Ministries, Arts and Science Council