Dennis Deacon

Current

Freelance Web & HTML Email Designer at Web Consultant
Webmaster at Sunstone Tours & Cruises (Sole Proprietorship)

Past

Search Product Manager at JPMorgan Chase
Web Site Administrator, Corporate Communications at Bank One
IT Training Coordinator at First Chicago NBD

Archives Administrator at American National Bank
Cash & ATM Services Supervisor at Lake Shore National Bank
Cash & ATM Services Teller at Lake Shore National Bank

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Education

Wright College

Recommended

22 people have recommended Dennis

Connections

245 connections

Industry

Internet

Dennis Deacon’s Summary

Web professional with 15 years of experience in Internet/intranet marketing, communications and technology. Hands on experience with web standards-based HTML/CSS coding, content management, web analytics and search (SEO, SEM and enterprise search). Interested in user experience and user-centric design, web standards and search.

Dennis Deacon’s Specialties:

User experience and user-centric design, web standards, HTML, CSS, search, search engine optimization and marketing, web analytics, intranets, e-mail marketing

Dennis Deacon’s Experience

Freelance Web & HTML Email Designer

Web Consultant

(Internet industry)

December 2007 — Present (2 years )

While currently keeping busy with freelance work, I am in the market for a position with a progressive, stable company that will challenge me professionally. In particular, I'm interested in seeking a position that combines my love for the web-based medium with my passion for user-centric design and analysis.
Webmaster
Sunstone Tours & Cruises (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

April 1994 — Present (15 years 8 months)

• Designed & developed website
• Manage online content on an ongoing basis
• Optimize site & related content for search engines
• Assist client with keyword research & landing page creation for PPC campaigns
• Create email marketing campaigns
Search Product Manager

JPMorgan Chase

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; JPM; Financial Services industry)

September 2005 — December 2007 (2 years 4 months)

• Responsible for the strategy and roadmap for enterprise search products, including Google search engine, employee phonebook and Targeted E-mail implementations.
• Manage total cost of ownership for the search space.
• Implement and analyze metrics for trends on usage and adoption of products.
• Communicate and counsel on search best practices to organically improve search result relevancy
Web Site Administrator, Corporate Communications

Bank One

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Financial Services industry)

February 1999 — 2005 (6 years )

• Enhanced internal communications via corporate intranet, including notices, charts, quizzes and polls.
• Created and managed several corporate wide intranet sites and projects, on subjects including code of conduct, annual United Way campaign and corporate philanthropy.
• Administered Google search appliance to provide relevant search results.
• Counseled and trained administrators of 300+ intranet sites; provide strategy, best practices and technical support.
• Remained current with best practices in Web usability, online experience and information design.
• Disseminated queries and feedback received via intranet.
• Implemented custom content management system for publishing corporate news.
IT Training Coordinator

First Chicago NBD

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Financial Services industry)

July 1996 — February 1999 (2 years 8 months)

• Led initiative to utilize Web for corporate training programs.
• Designed, implemented and maintained departmental Web-based training intranet site.
• Conducted internal market research using surveys, general studies and open house forums.
• Provided desktop training for MS Windows and Office.
• Developed training materials for all in-house training courses.
Archives Administrator

American National Bank

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Financial Services industry)

June 1994 — July 1996 (2 years 2 months)

• Created and maintained Access-based database system for records management.
• Migrated data from unsupported proprietary system to standard, supported relational database system.
• Improved accuracy over previous system by 39%.
Cash & ATM Services Supervisor

Lake Shore National Bank

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Financial Services industry)

June 1990 — June 1994 (4 years 1 month)

• Managed department operations, including training and supervision of 6 employees.
• Monitored and maintained 22 ATMs (automated teller machines).
• Produced management reports to support corporate planning. (i.e. ATM activity, Cost Analysis)
• Implemented department policy and procedures.
Cash & ATM Services Teller

Lake Shore National Bank

(Internet industry)

September 1981 — June 1990 (8 years 10 months)

Additional Information

Dennis Deacon’s Interests:

web user experience, web standards, search, web metrics, web design, interface design, internet marketing, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, photography, cycling, travel, food, fishing, nature, music

Dennis Deacon’s Groups:

Chicago Dreamweaver Meetup Group, Chicago Interactive Design/Development Meetup Group

Web Analytics Demystified
LinkedSEO
Web Design and Development
Search Marketing Salon
User Experience
INTERACTIVE GROUP
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Adobe Software Users
Ex Bank One
PPC Marketing
Chicago Creative Network
Web Standards Design + Development
Designers Talk
DreamDesigners
Chicago Front-End Web Developers
Adobe Dreamweaver Group
CREATIVE DESIGN PROS
Linking Nikon ® D-SLR Camera Users
Enterprise Search Engine Professionals
Chicago SEO Meetup
Online Media Jobs -- Work in Internet Marketing, E-business, Web Analytics, etc.
Ashley Ellis
Career Change Central
Website Design and Networking
Job Search Online
Chicago Creative Coalition (C3)