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Ashley Young
Memphis, TN 38002
Phone: 901-451-0341
E-mail: illhireyou@ashley-young.com

Overview:

Combining a unique blend of art and science, I'm an extremely organized designer/developer with the ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on-time, high quality results. Specializing in customer-oriented applications, I have an extensive background in creating and implementing compelling websites and web applications that increase revenue and reduce time and expenses. Having an unusually wide range of programming language experience, I can deliver an optimal platform recommendation or implement an elegant solution for the chosen platform.

Availability:

I am currently seeking freelance and contract opportunities. If you are a small business or non-profit organization, please contact me about special discounts.

Education:

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN - August 2006 to Present
Master of Science in Business Administration
Status: In attendance, will graduate in 2008

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR - August 1999 - December 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (CIS)
Status: Graduate

Relative Work Experience

Freelance and Contract
12/2003 - Present
Select clients include:

• SodiumHalogen
• MarketReady Tools
• Fayette County Animal Rescue
• Irby U
• Collierville Alumni Association
• SteelShot Duck Calls
• Women in Technology of Memphis
• Medtronic Sofamor Danek
• Xomed
• Midsouth Images

Lokion
7/2007 - Present
Developer
Design and develop logical and technical solutions for clients based on information architecture requirements and scope using a variety of tools and skills. Self-direct on projects to ensure that results are delivered on time and on budget. Coding flexibility allows for a wide range of programming language and framework solutions, allowing for more experience with multiple languages and design patterns.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek
1/2004 - 3/2007
Senior IT Developer
Create and maintain internal and customer-facing websites and applications using a variety of web technologies, including PHP, ASP, AJAX, JSON and JavaScript. Develop online applications and reporting tools that reduce manual paperwork and interface with MySQL and Oracle databases. Work closely with internal clients to develop interactive multimedia, CDs and screensavers using Macromedia Flash and Director. Design and implement interactive websites.

Deluge Studios (Custom Data Solutions, LLC)
12/2003 - 9/2004
HTML/PHP/ColdFusion/ASP.NET/VisualBasic.NET Programmer
Worked as part of an on-site staff at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. Developed desktop applications in VB.NET as well as online applications and reports in PHP and ASP.NET. Worked extensively with VisualStudio.NET and SQL Server 2000.

Multiple references and samples of work from any or all of the companies listed above are available upon request.

Programming and Languages:

Java / Groovy
Grails Groovy Framework
JSP
PHP
MODx
CakePHP
Joomla!
WordPress
ASP.NET
Adobe Air
Javascript / AJAX
jQuery Javascript Framework
mootools Javascript Framework
HTML / XHTML
CSS
VisualBasic.NET
SQL
ActionScript
ColdFusion

Databases:

MySQL
Oracle
SQL Server
DB2

Programs:

Adobe Photoshop
Axure (Wireframing and Rapid Prototyping Tool)
Macromedia Flash
Macromedia Director
Macromedia Fireworks
MindJet MindManager
Microsoft Visio
MS Office Suite