Summary:
Versatile web designer with leadership experience. Extensive experience problem solving and creative thinking. Highly skilled in graphic design and front-end web development.
Employment
1/2010 – Current, Real Estate Data Provider
- Tested cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility of designs
- Assisted managers, developers, and analysts in conceptualization and development of web interfaces
- Designed web and XHTML interfaces
- Worked with software developers in integration of web interfaces with server side code
- Assisted in the preparation and documentation of program requirements and specifications
10/2009 – 1/2010, Contract Work/Freelance
- Integrated existing static sites into Content Management Systems
- Created web graphics and other marketing materials
- Rendered “pixel-perfect” front-end development of website and user interface mockups
- Tested cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility of designs
01/2008 – 10/2009, Lead Web Designer, UnityWorks! Media
- Led group of 4 web designers, ensuring accuracy and timely project completion
- Reduced the turnaround time for project completion from 5 business days to 2 business days
- Evaluated and interviewed candidates for positions in the Web Design department
- Developed a Best Practice for setting up bulk social networking for hundreds of clients
- Maintained and customized nearly a hundred JavaScript media players
- Trained Web Design team members on all new products
- Led the corporate website redesign efforts
- Incorporated 3rd party microblogging software, which made communication throughout the company easier and more efficient
- Worked with management to establish an incentive program for the Web Design department
- Solved integration problems through troubleshooting
- Developed Best Practices in order to streamline graphic production and minimize errors
8/2007-12/2007- Web Design Intern, YourWebPress.com
- Directly communicated with clients to determine their needs.
- Designed websites based on client assessment using an in house CMS.
- Designed marketing collateral as part of web design packages.
- Assisted content producers with adding content.
Education
2002-2007 B.S. in Digital Media and Design, Arkansas State University
Quotes About Me
Here are a few quotes about me from managers and coworkers.
Ashley joined us as the department was forming and the company was developing new concepts for delivering our web products. She has been amazing in her ability to always take the time to be creative and yet work in a highly demanding environment where quick turnaround is always a high priority. Regardless of the demands Ashley always has a calm professional manner. She’s helped me mentor and grow the team and has always worked to improve the skills of those around her. I’ do very much enjoyed working with Ashley
Dean Hillesheim
CTO, UnityWorks! Media
Ashley is a detail-oriented person and a great team member. Her work has helped us secure new customer as well as building new business with existing customers. She has been a invaluable member of our design team.
Brian Murphy
Director of Product Management & Delivery, UnityWorks! Media
Ashley has been a very critical member of our design team in an extremely fast paced work environment. Her excellent leadership skills help us stay on track to complete quality projects in a timely manner. Her high level of technical knowledge and her great eye for design are huge assets to our company!
Susan Bieringer
Graphic/Web Designer, UnityWorks! Media
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ashley for over a year and a half on numerous video marketing products and Ashley’s creativity has always been top notch. She’s also very intuitive and fantastic at troubleshooting issues with product delivery. Her work reflects the high level of integrity and care that she gives every project, and customer. Ashley is worth her weight in gold.
Dyan Davis
Major Accounts Manager, UnityWorks! Media
I hired Ashley to provide a website for the restaurant i was working for. She did a wonderful job on it and it met our needs perfectly. I would highly recommend her and plan to use her services in the future again..
Robert Stevenson
Manager, Jerry’s Steakhouse
