Strong willingness to take on challenges, using innovative thinking and creativity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Dedication to building long-lasting, impactful relationships with peers and clients. Effective project management skills are demonstrated through process efficiency and cross-group collaboration. Skilled in business analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and planning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Photographer
Ashlie Set Photography
Redmond, WA
01.2020 - Current
Established and launched photography business focused on delivering enjoyable experiences for families and individuals.
Maintained master image library by saving and archiving all captured images.
Collaborated with clients to strategize shoots, enhancing overall satisfaction with final products.
Executed cropping, manipulation, and color balancing for polished final images.
Conducted photography for special events, parties, and individual portraits.
Applied filters, edits, and after-effects to elevate quality of photographs.
Elementary and Safety Net Teacher
Lake Washington School District
Redmond, WA
11.2011 - 06.2018
Delivered world-class instruction tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental levels.
Developed specialized student evaluation approach through continuous assessment adaptation.
Fostered community engagement by collaborating with 4th grade team, support staff, and families.
Built a supportive learning environment, nurturing individual talents and promoting creative problem-solving.
Adapted instructional methods and materials to align with students' needs and interests.
Created positive educational climate that enhanced overall student learning experiences.
Organized hands-on artistic activities to stimulate participation and teamwork among students.
Monitored and conducted ongoing assessments to evaluate student learning progress.
Elementary Teacher
Issaquah School District
Issaquah, WA
08.2005 - 06.2008
Developed lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards to meet educational goals.
Fostered strong relationships with parents to enhance student education and engagement.
Collaborated with faculty to identify student needs and address social, cognitive, or behavioral challenges.
Reinforced classroom rules to maintain positive environments and encourage relationship-building.
Directed individualized instruction across subjects, driving curriculum requirements and educational success.
Established clear learning objectives to promote student progress and improve academic performance.
Financial Analyst
Microsoft Corporation
Redmond, WA
06.2000 - 07.2004
Managed monthly fiscal responsibilities for 820-person, $451M HR organization through customized reporting and analysis.
Drove forecasting, headcount tracking, and planning processes while managing HR operating expenses within 2% of forecast.
Trained business partners on financial reports and Microsoft applications, enhancing understanding of internal tools.
Mentored finance interns through career development discussions and networking opportunities.
Collaborated with Microsoft game studios to analyze key business trends and strategies, tailoring financial reports accordingly.
Implemented ROI framework for decision-making among game studios, leading to investment prioritization and product portfolio realignment.
Ensured compliance with fiduciary responsibilities by educating partners on internal controls and expense recognition policies.
Developed effective communication with MSN Marketing to improve accountability for program spending and forecasting processes.