Featured
IMG_6529.JPG
7570D2DD-D1F8-4CFC-9229-D0054D102621.JPG
dce903e4-1967-4fe7-ae76-1f5edc83a1ef.jpg
Menendez_20231118_0916.jpg
 

EDUCATION + HONORS

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) & Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Dual Candidate

    • Auburn University, expected to graduate Spring 2027

  • B.S. Information Communication Technology

    • Florida State University

    • Graduated Magna Cum Laude

    • Campus Inolvement: WVFS 89.7 FM (V89), Film Committee and Marketing Team at FSU’s on-campus movie theater (The SLC), FPRA Capital Student Chapter

    • ProfessioNOLE Mentor

  • First Drag King to win Dragnificent, Atlanta’s most prestigious, long-form drag competition. First drag king to win in the 16 years the competition has existed.

  • Voted Best Personality, Lakeview Middle School 8th Grade Class

Featured
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) Project Management Institute (PMI) Dec 2023
CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER (CSM) Scrum Alliance Feb 2024
PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER I Scrum.org Sep 2023
PROFESSIONAL SCRUM PRODUCT OWNER I Scrum.org Sep 2023
LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT Council for Six Sigma Certification May 2024

FSU Alumnus + AUBURN CANDIDATE

Cooper is an alumnus of THE Florida State University, class of 2017. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Information Communication Technology. At FSU, Coop was involved in FPRA and served as Continuity Director at FSU’s on-campus radio station, WVFS 89.7 FM, The Voice of Florida State. To continue his education further, Cooper is pursuing his MBA/MSIS Dual Degree at Auburn University, with his expected graduation set for Spring 2027. War Eagle!

FORMER Drag King

In October 2021, Coop started doing drag as a drag king, with his first performance in December 2021. He cites drag as what gave him a new sense of self and newfound confidence he never knew he could have. Some of his favorite performances (LINKED HERE!) are themed to Steve Jobs, Midsommar x Dancing Queen, Luigi’s Mansion, and Doug Dimmadome. As of November 2023, he has taken a step back, but will absolutely make this a plot point forever.

Constant Learner

After earning his Google Analytics Certification in February 2019, he’s been itching for more. He has run full steam ahead toward learning as much as he possibly can; you can see the full list of his continued education journey on his Fast Facts page. You’ll notice he had an incredibly busy pandemic – somehow. Cooper earned his PMP in December 2023, but now has his sights set on more. Next up, PSM II, then maybe PMI-ACP? Who knows!

Fun Facts

  • Cooper identifies as queer 🏳️‍🌈 (he/him/his)

  • If he was a dog, he would be a corgi.

  • Currently Reading: On the Road by Jack Kerouac

  • He is a textbook, type A Capricorn. Wanna see his resume?

  • He does not support pineapple on pizza. Why would he? Absolute sacrilege.

  • Cooper’s home is themed to vintage summer camp.

  • Cooper’s favorite chain restaurant is Chili’s.

  • Cooper’s pride and joy is his modified Subaru car camper named Nora.

  • Hobbies: camping, hiking, rock climbing, getting tattoos

  • His favorite Maroon 5 song is “Wake Up Call.” Ask him about his Maroon 5 litmus test.

  • His favorite Wes Anderson film is Moonrise Kingdom.

  • Cooper has 35 tattoos.

  • By the end of 2027, Cooper plans to visit all 63 National Parks.

  • Cooper is really good at hiding easter eggs — did you find it? Check the footer ;-)