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2. Title Page – Pg.1
Statement of Authenticity- Pg.3
Personal Mission Statement- Pg.4
Elevator Speech- Pg. 5
Education- Pages 6-9
Education Major Courses Summary Pgs. 10-11
Professional Awards- Pg.12
Volunteer Work- Pg. .13
Career Path Pg.14
Resume- Pg.15
References- Pg.16
Professional Development- Training- Pg.17
Professional Affiliations- Pg.18

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4. I am a driven, dedicated, educated- professional. My skills for business
communication derive around business policy, technical writing,
interpersonal communication, and technical management; I am
experienced in these areas. I am a professional and a well spoken team
player, that is motivated and well organized. I have exceptional writing and
organizational skills that are aligned with being a professional Technical
Writer, Business and Technical Communication Manager. I wish to find
employment with a company that highlights my skillset and that offers
growth and that permeates into a long-term career.

5. My name is Ava Cooper and I am a very dedicated, skilled, and driven
professional. My education in Technical Management and Business
Communication allows for my skills to negate the abilities to perform a job
in my related fields at a superior level. My abilities and education, will
allow for me to excel and be an asset to any company looking for a
talented professional.

6. 111Hrs. Completed 14 Hrs. Remaining
Graduation 7/2015
 Engl 112- Composition
 Eng 216 – Professional Writing
 History 410- Contemporary History
 Law 310 – The Legal Env
 Sociology 315– Marriage & Family
 Coll 148- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
 Pol 330- Political Science
 Business 115- Introduction to Business & Technology
 Comp 100- Computer Applications for Business
 Mangmnt 303- Principles of Management

7.  Sbe 310- Small Business Management
 Engl 227- Professional Writing
 Eng 216- Technical Writing
 Humn 303- Introduction to Humanities
 Humn 445- Principles of Ethics
 Psych 110- Psychology
 Psych 305- Motivation and Leadership
 Engl-135- Advanced Composition
 Comm 103-Information-Technology-Social Change
 Comm 102- Communication & the Human Community
 Hist 410 – Contemporary History

8.  Psych 315- Social Psychology
 Sci 228- Nutrition Health & Wellness
 Sosc 350- Culture Diversity in Professions
 Socs 335 – Workplace Culture & Communication
 Bus 258- Cust Relations
 Bus -412 Business Policy
 Card 405- Career Development
 Wgd 201- Visual Design – Fundamentals
 Wgd 205- Adv. Design & Rapid Visualization
 Wgd 210 Digital Imaging Fundamentals
 Tc 220 Rhetorical Strategies Technical Comm

9.  Comm 110- Fundamentals of Public Speaking
 Comm 402- Intercultural/ International Comm
 Engl 125- Technical and Business Writing
 Human 101- Intro to Humanities 1
 Lead 101- Learning Leadership
 Mgmt. 200- Principles of Management
 Mangmnt 303-Principles of Management 11
 Mgmt. 362- Leadership & Conflict Resolution
 Philosophy 120- Introduction to Ethics
 Psych 111- Introduction to Psychology

10.  Bus 112- This course integrates functional disciplines within the curriculum, and introduces the nature of strategic
management as well as how business policy is created. Topics include organizational vision and mission, industry and
competitive analysis, sustainable competitive advantage, strategy formulation and implementation, and strategic leadership.
Through case analyses and a simulation exercise, students develop strategic plans and engage in strategic management.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 80 semester-credit hours .
 Engl 216- The course builds on basic composition principles and focuses on common technical and workplace documents
including descriptions; instructions; procedures; reports; proposals; analyses; and other types of applied writing, such as
memos and letters. Students apply a writing process strategy and guidelines for audience analysis, effective technical style,
organizational strategies and visual aids. Prerequisite: ENGL112
4.00 Credit hours.
 Socs 335-Students in this course explore environmental issues as perceived by society. Coursework addresses cultural norms,
ideologies, beliefs, and economic and gender-related factors that affect finding and providing sustainable solutions to
environmental problems. Through discussions of research, problem-solving projects and presentations, students learn to
identify causes of environmental problems and apply practical solutions to particular cases. Prerequisite: ENGL-135 / 3-3
3.00 Credit hours

11.  Socs 350-Students explore cross-cultural issues and diversity to help create a positive foundation for understanding and working
effectively with others. Cultural issues - including values, beliefs and practices that affect individuals, groups and communities - are
discussed. Case studies and other applications are examined, particularly as they relate to the workplace and to professional practice.
Experiential learning designed to increase understanding and appreciation of differing cultures is included. 3 Credit Hours
 Psych 335 -Students in this course explore ways in which individuals think about, influence, are influenced by and otherwise relate to
people. Individual behavior in the context of social groups and forces is emphasized. Coursework provides a basis for scientifically
addressing key issues of this field. 3 Credit Hours
 Tc 220-Students in this course use audience and context analysis, determination of purpose and other rhetorical strategies to create
technical documents for persuasive and informative purposes. Major emphasis is placed on logic, argument, evidence and various
appeals in producing documents containing sound reasoning and effective language. Studies include logical fallacies; social, ethical,
political and practical influences; and ways of incorporating quantitative and qualitative information into documents. 4 Credit Hours
 Spch 277-This course explores ways in which people interact verbally and nonverbally, and teaches basic principles of interpersonal
communication including perception, self-concept, persuasive communication, nonverbal communication, semantics, roles and norms,
and communication barriers. Activities include participation in groups, pairs and interactive communication situations. 3 Credit Hours

12.  Employee of the Month Chase bank
 Problem Resolution Specialist- Chase Bank
 Top Seller- Chase Bank
 Dean List- DeVry University
 Best of the Best Award- Chase Bank

13.  DeVry University
 Academy of Healthcare Professionals
 Bank of America
 San Bernardino Valley College

14.  1st year – Technical Writer
 2nd year- Technical Writer –Supervisor
 3rd year- Technical Writer – Manager
 4th year- Technical Writer – Director
 5th year- Technical Writer – Corporate Director

15. Ava Cooper
10/2015
11218 Bandlon Dr.
713-582-5661
Avac2012@att.net
O B J E C T I V E S
Qualified and experienced Technical Writer with expertise in product and instruction
manuals. Highly organized, precise and logical, I am confident and capable in researching
technologies and disseminating a range of product and process information with clarity and
conciseness. I am seeking a full-time role where I can utilize my skills and be a team player
within a great organization.
E D U C A T I O N
DeVry University
03 3/ 2011-4/ 2015
Bachelor of Science/ Technical Management *Degree in Progress
Major/ Business Communications
111 Credits Completed
University of North Dakota
8/2013-11/2015
Bachelor of Science/ Communications * Degree in Progress
106 Credits Completed

16.  Susie Chmieloweic- Attorney
 Joanne Nydell- X-ray Professor
 Lynn Atkinson- Technical Writing Professor

17.  University of Houston* Graduated 10/2015 -
Certificate- Technical Writing
 Academy of Healthcare Professionals * Graduated 3/2007
Certificate – Lmrt- X-Ray Technologist

18.  Minority Women’s Entrepreneurs Coalition
 NAACP Member
 Prepaid Legal Board Member