Dennis A. Cooper

NE Atlanta, GA • 773-***-**** • acn1hk@r.postjobfree.com • http://www.behance.net/skylinearts

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Obtain a challenging position in a professional and dynamic environment within the Information

Technology world.

EXPERIENCE

IT Consultant

March 2013 to Present

Zuper Enterprises, LLC Saint John, IN

Member of a design team that provides web site development, web site maintena nce and graphic design

assets for a small marketing entertainment company that specializes in the promotion of small business

startups, restaurants and the food industry.

Provide concepts and strategies that support business objectives.

Create wireframes, design specifications and mockups based on web site architecture.

Create graphic and navigational design elements.

Utilize HTML, CSS, JS and relative libraries to develop navigation systems, mockups and page

templates.

Work with developers to merge frontend and backend code.

Utilize Adobe Create Suite of applications to provide graphics and print assets (promotional items,

mailer coupons, signs and menus.

User Interface Design and Development

December 2010 to May 2013

The Warranty Group, Inc Chicago, IL

Member of a special projects team providing browser based application development for insurance and

warranty systems

Work with business documents to identify project objectives and requirements.

Provide concepts and strategies that support business obj ectives.

Create wireframes, design specifications and mockups based on site architecture.

Create graphic and navigational design elements.

Utilize HTML, CSS, JS, etc. to develop navigation systems, mockups and page templates.

Work with Java developers to merge frontend and backend code.

Designer

June 15 to July 5 2011

Curtis 1000 Duluth, GA

Responsible for the graphic design and layout of marketing E -business mailer templates based upon the

company brand and website.

User Interface Designer

March 29th – June 30th, 2010

ADP (Automatic Data Processing, Inc.) Alpharetta, GA

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Member of an in-house web development team, providing business outsourcing solutions for the widest

range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single so urce

Collaborated with business analysts to identify project objectives, requirements and timelines.

Participated in brainstorming and collaborative design sessions.

Provided User Interface design and site architecture for an online flexible spending account

management system for corporate clients and employee participants.

Met with developers to ensure design and functionality feasibility

Utilized the iRise visualization platform to re-design the existing business system and to assemble

working detailed prototypes that mimic the new look and feel and that overall simulate the

behavior and functionality of the final product.

Presented usability simulations to business analysts, developers, managers and stakeholders.

Web User Interface Developer

November 2008 – July 2009

Veracity Payment Solutions Atlanta, GA

Member of an in-house web development team for a merchant services start -up company

User interface / user experience designer for an online merchant services reporting application

Maintained the corporate web site as needed

Created web site storyboards and design mockups using Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat

Created web site design templates utilizing cross platform / cross browser compatible HTML /

XHTML and CSS coding – (table-less and standards compliant)

Implemented client-site JavaScript programming to create dynamic and interactive menu systems,

menu trees, form validations and error handling cues

Utilized Firebug within the Firefox browser to debug and analyze Web/HTML pages

Graphic design, motion graphics and animation design using Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash

Utilized W3 coding standards for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and basic Accessibility

requirements

Utilized and developed within RAD (Rational Application Developer) in parallel with the Java

development team to merge backend programming with frontend code

Communicated with management regarding priorities, progress and issues that may affect project

development

Encouraged new ideas and creative solutions

Sr. Web Designer

October 1998 – March 2008

The Warranty Group, Inc Chicago, IL

Member of an in-house web development team for a world premier provider of extended warranty

programs and related benefits for the auto, home, consumer goods and travel industries

User interface / user experience designer for B2B / B2C web sites and browser based business

applications

Provided UI / UX design for Ecommerce based applications

Created web site storyboards and design mockups using Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat

Created web site design templates utilizing cross platform / cross browser compatible HTML /

XHTML and CSS coding – (table-less and standards compliant)

Implemented client-site JavaScript programming to create dynamic and interactive menu systems,

menu trees, form validations and error handling cues

Utilized Firebug within the Firefox browser to debug and analyze Web/HTML pages

Graphic design, motion graphics and animation design using Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash

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Maintained style guides and visual standards

Provided as well as received coaching, feedback and critique of design work and functionality

with project teams

Utilized and developed within IBM WebSphere / RAD (Rational Application Developer) in

parallel with the Java development team to merge backend programming with frontend code

Participated in standing iteration meetings to identify daily tasks and to ensure project timelines

are being achieved

Communicated with the client and business analysts to understand business strategies and user

requirements and needs

Communicated with management regarding priorities, progress and issues that may affect project

development

Maintained, enhanced and optimized existing web sites

Utilized W3 coding standards for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and basic Accessibility

requirements

Assisted to establish and refine the team’s overall work processes, practices and standards

Encouraged new ideas and creative solutions

Fire Direction Specialist

May 1996 – October 1998

United States Army, C Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Fort Sill, OK

Active Service Member

Over two years of military experience with an emphasis in team work, specific skills training, self -

reliance and dependability

Served as a member of a complex weapons system team during military service

Informally supervised and trained new personnel on job skills as needed

Utilized a mobile computer to input necessary data for the weapons system

Operated and performed preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles

Drove light wheeled and track vehicles, accident free

Operated and maintained communication equipment, performed troubleshooting on electronics

Was held responsible for vehicles and equipment that exceeded one million dollars in value

Performed duties of a higher rank than the one currently held

Combat Lifesaver Certified

Granted a Secret Security Clearance during military service

Commended by superiors for outstanding job performance

Awarded The Army Achievement Medal

Honorably Discharged

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta, GA

March 2008 - Present

Currently Seeking BFA, Graphic Design

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Hardware:

PC, Mac

Software:

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Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Home Site, Dreamweaver, WebSphere / RAD (Rational

Application Developer) and TopStyle

Proficient in Visio, Acrobat Pro and in iRise – Experienced 7.3

Working Knowledge of Contribute and Flash

Programming:

Expert knowledge of HTML and CSS (ability to hand code)

Working knowledge of JavaScript

Working knowledge of XHTML, XML

Working knowledge of SEO and Accessibilit y standards

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience on an ecommerce team for an international Fortune 500 company

A consummate professional with unquestionable work ethic

A focused team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

Uses time efficiently; establishes and manages priorities effectively

Strong creative and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Delivers high quality work in a timely manner; exceeds expectations; meets dead lines

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast -paced environment

Evolves through self development; seeks knowledge on emerging tools, techniques and

technologies

Affable and good humored

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interests:

Art, Film/Animation, Guitar/Music, New Technology

Aikido, Iaido, Golf, Physical Fitness, Mountain Biking

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