Travis C.

Cook
Email: travis@traviscook.com
http://www.traviscook.com

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Graduation: August 2010

University of Louisville College of Business, Louisville KY GPA: 3.0/4.0 Major GPA: 3.6/4.0
Credit Hours: 125

Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes KY Attended 8/2005-5/2006

Attended as part of Caney Honors Program GPA: 4.0/4.0 Credit Hours: 12

WORK First Quality Music Louisville, KY

EXPERIENCE Web Services Consultant –Information Technology August 2009-Present
 Launched social media campaign, currently delivering information to over 2,500 customers
 Utilized Wordpress and Joomla CMS platforms to launch three standalone websites:
Blog.FQMS.com, DerbyCityCalls.com and SullivanBanjo.com (Launching Spring 2010)
 Increased traffic by an average of 12% monthly via Search Engine Optimization and Social Media
projects

GE Consumer & Industrial Louisville, KY

Information Management Leadership Program Intern – Parts May-August 2009
 Led team to design and implement an e-Packing Slip system for parts operations, saving an
estimated $750,000 annually
 Developed script to clean product descriptions in preparation for GEAppliances.com redesign,
reducing time required to prepare data by 63%

Information Management Leadership Program Intern – Information Security January-May 2009

 Developed feasibility and implementation plan for Sophos Endpoint Protection
 Worked with Poland team to formalize rogue PC removal processes

Information Management Leadership Program Intern – TAS Asset Management May-December 2008
 Implemented a software licensing application used in spin-off planning, eliminating cycle time
 Brought electronic request for payment system through design phase
 Worked with team to identify unused assets, culminating in a 14% reduction in deployed assets

University of Louisville, REACH Louisville, KY

REACH Ambassador August -December 2007
 Serve as mentor and guide to Freshman Class of 2007
 Assist with recruitment and academic achievement events.

University of Louisville, Speed School of Engineering Louisville, KY

Admissions Assistant May - September 2007
 Assisted in planning and successful execution of Orientation and Welcome Weekend events
 Designed, organized, and produced Freshman Directory

SKILLS/ Technical Skills & Relevant Coursework

COURSEWORK  C/C++/C# Programming
 Java Programming
 VB.NET Programming (Spring 2010)
 ASP.NET Programming (Spring 2010)
 SQL Programming
 MS Visual Studio 2005/2008
 MS SQL Server 2005/2008
 VMware/MS Virtual PC 2007
 MS Server 2003/2008
 Salesforce.com Platform
 MS Project 2007
 Project Management
 Technical Communication
 Systems Analysis and Design
 Database Implementation/Management
 Networking and Communications
 Linux/UNIX Operating Systems
 Information Structures
 Introduction to Microfabrication
 AutoCAD(3D)/Drafting
 Travis C. Cook
Email: travis@traviscook.com
http://www.traviscook.com

APPLIED Course Projects

EXPERIENCE  GUI-based Car Dealership Inventory – Java
 Interactive Towers of Hanoi Children’s Game – C++
 Airport Runway Simulation – C++
 Multi-course Gradebook Application – C#
 GUI-based Payroll Application – C#
 Star Schema implementation via stored procedures – SQL
 Group Presentation: RFID Methods, Security, and Ethics
 Setup and configuration of MS Server 2008 using VM Network
 Setup and configuration of Ubuntu Linux web server
 Analysis and Design of Louisville Urban League Client Management System

ACTIVITIES  Director of Administration 2006-2008, Speed School Student Council

& HONORS Managed all non-financial records, maintained and designed all websites, served as Chief of Staff
 Co-founder, Student Tablet PC Users Group
Produced a weekly video podcast aimed at introducing students to using Tablet PCs
 Speed Ambassador 2006-2008, Speed School Admissions Office
Served as a representative of Speed School to prospective students, parents, and administration
 Member, Association for Computing Machinery, American Institute for Aeronautics & Astronautics
 Chairman, Freshman Leadership Advisory Committee
Planned recruitment and leadership events for Freshman Class of 2007
 Triangle Fraternity
 Participant, Leadershape Institute 2007
 Staff: 2007, Facilitator: 2008-2010, UofL Leadership Advantage
 Participant: 2008-2009, Triangle Leadership & Training Weekend
Leadership Advantage 2008, President’s Leadership Academy 2009
 Lead Facilitator: Leadership Advantage, Triangle Leadership & Training Weekend 2010
Redesigned Leadership Development focused curriculum
 Freshman LEAD 06-07
 National Finalist, Team America Rocketry Challenge 2005
Served as Co-Director and Flight Computer Engineer
 2006 June Buchanan Award – June Buchanan School, Pippa Passes
Highest honor awarded to a graduate of the school

HOBBIES Bluegrass Guitar/Banjo, Square Dance Instruction, Podcasting, Tablet PC Enthusiast