Will Cooper

will@willcooper.net
Winston-Salem, NC
(Address and phone by e-mail request)

OBJECTIVE

Computer Programming
I seek a position as a Computer Programmer using Microsoft technologies and related tools. I have excellent communication skills, which is demonstrated by an English degree and 6 years experience in sales. My programming experience includes: VB.NET, VB 6, VBA, VBScripts, SQL, TSQL, SQL Server 2000, Access, ASP.NET and HTML. I have some experience with Oracle, C++, Java and JavaScripts.

CERTIFICATIONS


     		 Microsoft Certified Solution Developer .NET
  • Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
  • Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework
  • Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
  • Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
  • Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
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    EDUCATION

    		 FORSYTH TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Winston-Salem, NC. Graduation: May, 2004.
    Associate’s Degree in Computer Programming. 4.0 GPA
    GUILFORD COLLEGE Greensboro, NC. Graduation: May, 1996.
    Bachelor’s Degree English. Minor: Mathematics.

    EXPERIENCE

    		 SALEM AUTOMATION. Winston-Salem, NC. Application Programmer
    June 2004-current
    Responsible for Visual Basic, Visual Basic for Applications, ASP.NET, SQL Server 2000, TSQL, Access, Indusoft, website revisions.
    Major Projects:
  • B/E Aerospace 2006 - Solo project. Built program to compile reports based on Excel and SQL Server content. Used SQL Server 2000 and VBA for Word and Excel. Worked with client to establish system design and specifications.
  • Carolina Donor Services 2004-2006 - Solo project. Built program to gather medical information, compile reports, graph statistics and synch with central database which I designed and deployed. Used VB 6, SQL Server 2000 and MSDE. Designed the solution for the client after establishing their needs.
  • Mallard Creek Polymers 2005 - Built operator interface including over 500 screens to monitor and control chemical processes. Used Indusoft WebStudio Software. Designed an interface that exceeded customer expectations.

    FOUR STAR. Winston-Salem, NC.
    VB.NET Commercial Software Programmer. June 2004-current. Developed and deployed my own commercial software package in VB.NET. This completed program can be found at http://willcooper.net/fourstar
    Program makes use of data files, images, sounds, music, a compiled help file, and an encrypted product key system to force product purchase after trial period. This word study program includes innovative features that make it superior to all similar offerings in its category.
    • FORSYTH TECH COMM COLLEGE. Winston-Salem, NC. Teacher Feb 2004-May 2004 Taught Computer Networking with Internet Protocols. Fundamental networking and Internet theory. Information about the class can be found at our class site: http://itn150.itgo.com.
    WAKE FOREST PARALLEL COMPUTING. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Intern July 2003-September 2003 Worked on a team to install a new parallel computing system at Wake Forest University. This experience broadened my understanding of parallel computing in the computer science industry. See references.
    ARISTA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Account Manager November 2000-June 2002 Sold high volume mailing services to wide range of businesses.
    THE WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL Winston-Salem, North Carolina Direct Marketing Specialist December 1999-November 2000 Sold printing and direct mail services to businesses in the Triad. Developed new accounts and business.
    Retail Advertising Account Executive, Northwest W-S May 1999-December 1999. Built and maintained accounts in a core Journal Market area. Sold display advertising for the main sections of the newspaper.
    THE NEWS & RECORD Greensboro, North Carolina. Retail Advertising Account Executive, Forsyth County August 1998-May 1999. Was responsible for building revenue among current accounts as well as aggressively seeking out new customers. Sold display advertising for the main sections of the newspaper.

    Retail Advertising Account Executive, Inside Sales March 1997-August 1998. Handled retail, state and national accounts on the inside team. Developed a comprehensive product knowledge while building up account list.

    Classified Advertising Representative June 1995-March 1997.

    OTHER ACTIVITIES

    		 Web Page: willcooper.net   
    Visual Basic .NET Application: FourStar   
    Visual Basic Application: Wordwise
    ASP.NET Applications: Calendar      Contacts

    WINSTON-SALEM ADULT LITERACY INITIATIVE
    ESL Tutor August 2006-current

    ASSOCIATION FOR IT PROFESSIONALS Student Member 2003-2004.

    BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS Mentor 2001-2002

    GREENSBORO JAYCEES Greensboro, North Carolina. Lead Staff Writer, The Projector September 1996-September 1997. Covered projects and events sponsored by the Jaycees. Included interview with Walter McDowell, President of Wachovia Banks in North Carolina, in regards to bringing baseball to the Triad.

    Publicity Subchairman August–December 1996. Responsible for community awareness of the Jaycees’ Boys & Girls Home Auction. Worked with leadership team to handle press releases and announcements promoting the project. Raised $7,000 for the benefit of the home.

    Other projects: Jaycees Haunted House, Delancey Street Outreach Program and Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic sponsor sales.

    REFERENCES:

    		 1.    Stan D. Grady / Department Chair High Performance Computing and Web Services / Forsyth Tech. Comm. College / (336) 734-7228 / sdgrady@bit.forsythtech.edu

    2.    Lora Smitherman / Manager of Hospital Services / Carolina Donor Services / (336) 774-4450 / lsmitherman@carolinadonorservices.org

    3.    Timothy E. Miller, PhD, RHCE / Parallel Computing Systems Administrator / Wake Forest University / (336) 758-3257 / millerte@wfu.edu