David Koppe
Web Designer, Web Developer, Animator, Motion Graphics
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
www.DaveKoppe.com

Profile and Highlights

  • Over 10 years of professional web development.
  • Use practical business experience to execute project strategies that solve customer problems and improve operating results.
  • Extraordinary motivation and results-focus, commitment to company, team, and personal success.
  • Passion in learning new skills to improve and grow in my career.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Monotype Imaging( www.MonotypeImaging.com | www.Fonts.com )
Web Interface Developer - Intermediate Level June ’07 – Present
  • Design, develop and implement web sites applications using VB.NET, ASP.NET, CSS, jQuery, Javascript, SQL Server
  • Design Graphical User Interfaces(GUI) using Photoshop.
  • Troubleshoot debug and implement software code.
  • Implement new custom solutions using Adobe Flex, Adobe Flash
  • Design, develop and maintain windows based application using VB.net 2005 for reporting and database maintenance.

Synergy
Web Developer/Design and Graphic DesignJune ’05 – June '07
  • Web Design/Development for web site using n-Tier methods, ASP.NET, Microsoft AJAX.NET, C#.NET, ADO.NET, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and SQL.
  • Setup Adobe Acrobat files and pragmatically write data from SQL Server to Acrobat files.
  • Design and create SQL server 2000/2005 table structures, create stored procedures.
  • Make GUI enhancements for ease of use for clients and internal employees.
  • Maintain client and internal employee web site involving navigation, layout, and graphics.
  • Designed and developed content management system (CMS) for web site.
  • Design Graphical User Interfaces(GUI) using Photoshop.
  • Film, edit, replicate presentation materials to DVD for clients training use.
  • Design and develop print material for market awareness of web site for clients.
  • Design and develop flash presentations for marketing site including developing Actionscript code.

Hawk Electronics
Web Developer/Design and Graphic DesignJuly ’00 – June '05
  • Web Development for e-commerce applications and online shopping using ASP, ASP.NET, Visual Basic 6.0, VB.NET, ADO.NET, ADO, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and SQL.
  • Develop Intranet web based application to generate past due, 2nd request, and credit hold lists for accounts receivable and enable faxing through a fax server using Castelle FaxPress, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, HTML, CSS, SQL, and JavaScript.
  • Design and create SQL server 2000 table structures, create stored procedures.
  • Developed and maintained Intranet web based Return Material Authorization program to speed up the return process internally and streamline methods from Customer service to Value Added department for inspection.
  • Developed and maintained Vendor Management System for participating customers to streamline product from warehouse to production per customer needs.
  • Maintain computers, servers, HP Laser printers, faxes, copiers, Ethernet network, and SQL databases.
  • Provide desktop support to employees and customers.
  • Design and program reports/letters for Accounts Receivable.
  • Create graphics, buttons, and animation for company advertisement.
  • Design Line cards and advertisement for print to send to customers/potential customers.
  • Create product literature for sales to promote new product lines.
  • Digital Photography of products for web imaging and advertising.

EDUCATION

The Illinois Institute of Art Schaumburg
Bachelors of Fine Arts 2002 - 2005
Major: Animation and Media Arts

Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL
Course Work: Computer/Web programming and Graphic Design

Paul Guggenheim Wheeling, IL
Certificate: Progress Programming

What can I design and develop in?

Languages
• ADO/ADO.NET 2.0/3.5
• ASP/ASP.NET 2.0/3.5
• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• HTML
• JavaScript
• jQuery
• Actionscript 3 (AS3)
• After Effects Expressions
• 3D Studio Max MaxScript
• SQL
• VB.NET 2.0/3.5
• C#.NET 2.0/3.5
• AJAX.NET
• PHP

Databases
• SQL Server
• mySQL
• Access

Microsoft
• Office Professional
• SQL Server 2000/2005
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows NT/2000/2003 Server
• IIS
• Visual Studio 2003/2005/2008

Adobe
• Acrobat
• Photoshop CS5
• Premier CS5
• Illustrator CS5
• After Effects CS5
• Encore CS5
• SoundBooth CS5
• Flash CS5
• Flash Builder 4
• Flex 3
• Air
• Flash Catalyst CS5

Sonic Foundry
• Acid
• Sound Forge

Discreet
• 3D Studio Max 9
• Combustion 3


Next Limit Technologies
• Real Flow 4.3

Payment Processing Solutions



Self Completed Training (2009 - Current) - Post School - Lynda.com | Total Hours: 100.87

Training Title Training Hours Date Completed
Flash Builder 4 and Flex 4 New Features 2.54 04/28/2010
Flash Builder 4 bundled with the Flex 4 SDK, Adobe's latest release for Flex developers, represents a big leap forward for one of the dominant toolsets in the rich internet application development sphere. Author David Gassner reviews the dozens of new features in Flash Builder 4 and Flex 4 New Features, explaining critical information for both developers who are upgrading from Flex 3 and for those who are just getting started.
Flash Catalyst CS5 Essential Training 4.35 04/25/2010
In Flash Catalyst CS5 Essential Training, author Mordy Golding demonstrates how to create and publish fully interactive Flash (SWF) micro sites, widgets, portfolios, and applications from static Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks artwork—all without writing code. The course covers planning a project, importing and organizing assets, creating interactive components, defining repeating data lists, and publishing final projects.
3ds Max 2010: Lighting and Rendering with mental ray 5.63 02/22/2010
Topics include:
* Applying mental ray materials
* Setting photometric lighting
* Rendering glossy surfaces with raytracing
* Using indirect illumination
* Simulating exterior and interior lighting scenarios
* Selecting appropriate special effects
Creating a Portfolio Web Site Using Flash CS4 Professional 4.04 02/19/2010
Topics include:
* Optimizing and publishing a Flash web site
* Designing a professional photo or video portfolio
* Adding button interactivity
* Adding functionality to portfolio thumbnails
* Displaying content with XML
* Adding audio to portfolio presentations
3ds Max 2010 Essential Training 15.36 02/17/2010
Topics include:
* Moving, scaling, and rotating objects
* Creating detailed models using a variety of modeling techniques
* Working at the sub-object level with both 2D and 3D modeling commands
* Building and editing realistic materials
* Setting up lighting and shadows for a realistic look
* Understanding the principles of animation and applying them to a scene
ActionScript 3.0: Building Particle Systems 1.31 01/29/2010
From understanding the basics to creating advanced effects like explosions and smoke, ActionScript 3.0: Building Particle Systems covers each step involved in creating particles and building particle systems. Instructor Todd Perkins explains how to make a versatile particle class that controls particle movement, gravity, friction, spin, rotation, fading, scaling, and other movement effects. He also demonstrates how each unique particle system can be added to a real world application. Exercise files accompany the course.
3ds Max 2010 New Features 1.58 01/21/2010
Topics include:
* Using the Application button and QuickAccess toolbar
* Understanding the Viewport changes and shading enhancements
* Understanding and customizing the Modeling Ribbon
* Managing materials with the new Material Explorer
* Exploring improvements to the Mental Ray Render Frame window
* Adding multiple soundtracks using ProSound
Web ReDesign: Strategies for Success 2.33 01/20/2010
Today's web landscape is quickly changing, and web companies, in-house teams, designers, and developers are racing to keep up. Web ReDesign: Strategies for Success teaches the techniques and tools to help move teams in the right direction, whether they need to do a complete redesign or just need to supplement an ongoing strategy. Instructor Kelly Goto develops strategy based on an iterative approach, focusing on branding and audience, usability testing, and content development. The training teaches how to plan effectively, reach target audiences, and take current web design and development knowledge to the next level. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.
Flashforward 2007: What's This Button Do? Communicating Web 2.0 Through Design 0.72 01/19/2010
The rise of Web 2.0 has brought with it a slew of new interaction styles and concepts, many of which give the web magical powers it never had before. But RSS, tagging, slide transitions, and many other new paradigms are unfamiliar to most web audiences. Helping users take advantage of them is essential to a superior user experience. So how do we teach our audience to use all these fancy new gadgets? Robert Hoekman, Jr., will talk about how to communicate the purpose, benefit, and usage of these new features. He'll also discuss how to effectively use text, screenshots, screencasts, and other elements to make web applications easy to learn. He'll show you when and where to use instructive elements, how to take advantage of screenshot and screen-recording software, how to write instructions in ten words or less, and how to keep your users feeling productive from the very beginning.
Flashforward 2007: Real World Flash Design Recipes 1.11 01/19/2010
Have you ever wondered how certain effects are achieved in Flash? This session is ideal for designers who want to produce interesting effects with masks, blending modes, and filters. Colin Smith will show you how to create soft-edged masks, old-time scratchy video, vectorized video, unrolling scrolls of paper, and much more. Say goodbye to the mundane and engage your audience! You'll also get a look at Photoshop and Flash CS3 integration with layers and video.
Flashforward 2007: AS3 Particle Effects - Now 1000% Extra Free! 0.51 01/15/2010
Creating a particle system may sound scary, but it's not rocket science. With some very simple programming, you can produce a variety of effects, including smoke, explosions, bubbles, and even fire. In this updated version of Seb Lee-Delisle's popular presentation, these simple programming techniques and the basics of physics will be covered in a very clear and easy-to-understand way. Plus, our code has been converted to ActionScript 3. This gives us ten times as many particles as version 2 — that's 1000% extra!
Flash CS4 Professional: Building Search Engine Friendly Sites 1.25 01/14/2010
Topics include:
* Understanding search engines and SEO
* Adding deep links and bookmarking to Flash applications
* Optimizing HTML code in a web site
* Including searchable alternate content for browsers without the Flash Player
* Using SWFObject to help Flash SEO
* Setting up a testing server for Mac and Windows
* Monitoring SEO results
AIR Essential Training 3.64 12/15/2009
Topics include:
* Getting started with AIR
* Using the AIR SDK
* Creating AIR applications in Flex Builder 3, Dreamweaver CS3, and Flash CS3
* Setting application properties
* Working with PDFs
* Creating applications with transparency
* Using file system input and output
* Distributing applications
Flash CS4 Professional: Building UI Elements 3.49 12/09/2009
Topics include:
* Applying OOP to real-world projects
* Creating customizable elements for a unique look
* Learning efficient workflow practices with ActionScript 3.0
* Developing new programming skill sets with OOP
* Reusing custom codes across several applications
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) 9.05 9.05
Topics include:
* Search engine optimization (SEO) vs. search engine marketing (SEM)
* Getting to know your searchers
* Crawler-based search engines
* Keywording to rank high in searches
* Keyword combinations, variations, and stop words
* Setting up a site the wrong way: what to avoid
* Creating a search-friendly site
* Submitting websites for search engine indexing
* Building link relationships
After Effects CS4 Beyond the Basics 8.75 09/30/2009
Topics include:
* Working more efficiently in the timeline
* Adjusting color and Camera Raw
* Using multiple compositing techniques
* Using time remapping for animation
* Creating a 3D environment from a photo
* Creating realistic effects with particles
* Mastering the syntax and purpose of expressions
* Understanding Mocha for AE
After Effects CS4 Essential Training 8.53 08/05/2009
Topics include:
* Importing assets with Bridge
* Blending layers in a composition
* Animating static images with the Puppet tool
* Color-correcting video footage
* Animating in 3D
* Stabilizing shaky footage
* Nesting and precomposing
* Creating visual effects from scratch
* Exporting to video and other media
After Effects CS4 New Features 0.93 06/17/2009
Topics include:
* Using the new light wireframes for 3D effects
* Navigating comps quickly
* Applying new effects, like Turbulent Noise and Bilateral Blur
* Using Blur Visualization and other Timeline features
* Converting text to masks or shape layers
* Working with a greater variety of supported formats
After Effects CS4 Getting Started 1.05 06/17/2009
Topics include:
* Importing graphics, video, and audio as linked assets
* Working with the Timeline
* Applying Photoshop-style adjustment layers
* Choosing and configuring preset text animation effects
After Effects CS4 New Creative Techniques 1.00 06/16/2009
Topics include:
* Implementing the new Cartoon, Bilateral Blur, and Turbulent Noise effects
* Finding assets in a project or the Timeline with QuickSearch
* Understanding the new pixel aspect ratios (PARs)
* Working with XMP metadata
* Using the new splash screen and interface additions
Creating a First Web Site with Flash CS4 Professional 3.05 06/12/2009
Topics include:
* Manipulating images for the best results
* Integrating assets from other Adobe products
* Creating buttons with ActionScript
* Embedding links to external web sites
* Exploring text layouts
* Customizing interactive contact forms
Flex 3 Beyond the Basics 8.14 05/07/2009
Topics include:
* Using the Tree and MenuBar controls
* Integrating with ColdFusion, PHP, and ASP.NET
* Managing an asynchronous state with AsyncToken
* Filtering, sorting, and finding data with ArrayCollection
* Working with Modules
Flex 3 Essential Training 8.59 04/24/2009
Topics include:
* Understanding Flex programming languages
* Importing and exporting Flex Builder projects
* Understanding visual controls and containers
* Using Flex Builders Design view
* Creating and using custom components
* Laying out the Photo Album application
* Applying Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for visual design
* Managing application navigation
* Using the Flex event architecture
* Working with dynamic data from local and remote server sources
* Using data driven visual controls
* Publishing Flex applications on the web
Flash CS4 Professional: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) 3.92 04/14/2009
Topics include:
* Loading external text, images, and XML files
* Creating essential properties for a View class
* Defining a Model class
* Building and implementing interfaces and designs
* Debugging projects
* Building applications with Controller-class buttons


Self Completed Training (2007 - 2008) - Post School - TotalTraining.com | Total Hours: 227.1

Training TitleTraining Hours
Adobe After Effects 7 Pro: Essentials14 Hours
Adobe After Effects 7 Pro: Professional Features 12 Hours
Advanced Adobe After Effects 7 Pro: Broadcast Design Secrets 7 Hours
Adobe Flash CS3: ActionScript 3 Animation and Games 9.7 Hours
Adobe Flash CS3 Professional: ActionScript 3 Essentials 8.5 Hours
Adobe Flash CS3 Professional: ActionScript 3 UI and Data 8.35 Hours
Adobe Flex 2: Advanced Visual Programming 9 Hours
Adobe Flex 2: Rich Internet Applications 8 Hours
Adobe Photoshop CS2 21.8 Hours
Advanced Adobe Photoshop CS2 8.1 Hours
Adobe Premiere Pro 2 17 Hours
Adobe Production Studio: From Edit to Output 15 Hours
Macromedia Flash Professional 8 20 Hours
Advanced Flash Professional 8: ActionScript 10 Hours
Advanced Flash Professional 8: Next Level ActionScript 10 Hours
Web site Design: Extreme Web site Makeover 11.25 Hours
Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0: Building Web Applications set 1 10.2 Hours
Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0: Building Web Applications set 2 10 Hours
Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX2.2 Hours
Microsoft SQL Server Development 8 Hours
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005: Productivity with .NET Framework 2.0 7 Hours
Dave Koppe - 2008  |  Chicagoland Web site design and development for over 10 years
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