Sandra Hundacker

Creative Director at Rick Steves' Europe

Sandra Hundacker has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Sandra started their career in 1999 as a Web-Designer and Project Coordinator at EDM Software AG, where they were responsible for planning, designing, and implementing internet applications for various German customers. Sandra then worked as a Web-Designer and Project Coordinator/Account Manager at BOS Business Online Software AG from 2001 to 2003. In 2007, they joined e-domizil GmbH as an Executive Editor and IT Software Project Manager, managing the content department for an online travel-booking company. From 2008 to 2009, Sandra worked at Zentrale Medien GmbH as an IT Software Project Manager and Team Leader, overseeing the development and maintenance of corporate ebooks. Sandra then worked at DB US Holding Corporation as an Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and Office Manager from 2011 to 2012. In 2012, they joined CoffeeTalk Magazine as an Administrative Director and Website Manager, handling various tasks such as database administration, magazine management, website development, and social media management. Sandra co-founded Find Me Sauna, LLC in 2013, an online directory for spa and wellness locations, where they served as the Co-Founder until 2016. Currently, they work at Rick Steves' Europe, initially starting as a Graphics Production Specialist in 2013, then progressing to the role of Graphic Content Director from 2015 to 2023, and currently holds the position of Creative Director.

Sandra Hundacker has a diverse education history. In 1992-1994, they pursued a vocational education in Business Administration at Rudolf Richter GmbH & Co. KG in Essen, Germany. Following this, in 1998-1999, they obtained an Associate's degree in Desktop Publishing and Multimedia Design from Incurricula GmbH - Institut für Marketing und Computerschulung, also in Essen. In 2004, Sandra attended Wirtschaftsschule R. Welling GmbH in Essen for vocational training as an English Office Assistant. Sandra also pursued a Bachelor's degree in Travel and Tourism Management from IST Studieninstitut in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 2004-2006.

In addition to their formal education, Sandra holds certifications in various areas. Sandra has an Amadeus CRS Certificate from Industrie und Handelskammer - Amadeus IT Group in Germany. Sandra also possesses a Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in New York City, USA. There is also mention of their affiliation with ITWA - International Travel Writers Association, but no specific institution or certification details are provided.

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Timeline

  • Creative Director

    April, 2023 - present

  • Graphic Content Director

    December, 2015

  • Graphics Production Specialist

    August, 2013