Hi there! I'm a graphic designer looking for a position as a front-end web developer. I'm a hard working, dependable individual accustomed to working in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment with 4 years of corporate team experience and 8 years total experience. I work well under pressure and always enjoy a challenge. An ideal position would be one where I can learn and develop additional skills as a web developer and have fun doing it.

I've just moved to New York in order to gain new experience, meet all the diverse range of people, and get exposed to all the artistic styles out here. I have experience in both the design and web realms of design, which I believe gives me a certain edge in this city.

For the past several years, I have been teaching myself web design with a particular focus in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (with an emphasis in jQuery). Below is just a short list of all my skills and qualifications:

• Proficient in Adobe CS programs—Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Good working knowledge in PHP
• Good working knowledge in Flash
• Great knowledge in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (jQuery)
• Familiar with all Microsoft applications—Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiar with PC/Mac platforms, as well as all aspects of the Internet
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline oriented atmosphere
• Hard working, dependable, and eager to learn
• Freelance photographer
• Published a work of historical fiction called "What Once Was Lost," 2009

Testimonials

"Ashley really takes the initiative, especially if she notices a gap in the workflow. She's a wonderful pleasure to work with and really brings valuable people and technical skills to the table. Ashley listens and delivers in a timely, relaxed, and professional manner."
—Sven E. ZBinden, Head Architect at SEZA+Architects

"I worked with Ashley over the course of a year as we published the first two issues of our company's Strategies magazine together. I found the experience of working with Ashley a very positive one. Her work is original and creative and well-organized. Ashley has a strong work ethic, and I found her to be completely reliable. Deadlines were always reached on-time and the work was done well. When changes needed to be made they were done quickly and professionally. I can give Ashley Hathaway my whole-hearted recommendation."
—Chris Hall, Seminar Coordinator/Receptionist at Financial Strategies Intitute

"Ashley is an excellent employee. She takes a lot of pride in her work and she has great attention to detail. I have counted on Ashley more than a few times to accomplish projects or take on new or expanded duties and she has always been willing and able to do what is asked and do it accurately and quickly. She has a positive "get it done" attitude that I have always appreciated as a manager. I highly recommend Ashley as a graphic arts professional, team member and employee."
—Jeremy Newns, Production Manager of Graphics at Ziplocal LP

"Ashley is a very competent and efficient professional who is quick to lend a helping hand to those with whom she works. She is very skilled in her graphic designing abilities and is a joy to work with. If I were in a position to build a graphic-designing team from scratch, Ashley would be at the top of my list."
—Kelly Martinez, Graphic Designer/Editor at ZipLocal LP

"Ashley is a honest, hardworking, efficient co-worker who always works in a timely, prompt manner."
—Jodi Miller, Graphic Designer at ZipLocal LP

"Ashley is a great designer. She is very imaginative and creative. She is very easy to work and get along with. I think she would be a great asset to any graphic design team, as she was with ours!"
—Craig Sames, Graphic Designer/Internet Specialist at ZipLocal LP

"Ashley is a gifted artist; her illustrations are accurate and beautiful and she always gets them done on time."
—Heather Bible, Graphic Designer at ZipLocal LP

"Ashley was always focused and energetic - zealous in getting the job done. Her determined work ethic always kept her on top of things and ahead of quota. She was also easy to get along with, and profitable to whichever design team she was in."
—Gregory Fisk, Graphic Designer at ZipLocal LP