To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing in reference to your recent email about a job posting. I am a 2010 college graduate, with a specialization in C# programming. I do not have a lot of full-time programming experience, but I have done some coding at home for fun and have recently been working on 2 projects at my current job that are Estimating and Pricing software applications (C#, SQL Server). Over the past 10 years I have done quite a bit of database work in Microsoft Access (non-professionally). Before my degree, I received a certification in Relational Database Management.

At my current job, I worked with the third party consultant group that custom-coded our custom database that rolled out in June 2011. For the 2-3 years before that I worked with our IT manager and we met with this group to discuss what should be included in the custom database and how it should work. As the program was built, I was included in testing every part of the application and reporting all of the bugs that were found. Once it was rolled out, I was responsible for maintaining the database (and reporting any bugs that were still found). I also helped train other employees on all parts of the database. So, in addition to my classes at school, I do have some knowledge of the SDLC process.

This is a very interesting opportunity for me and I feel that my educational background and experience, along with a willingness to learn makes me a suitable candidate for this position.

Please contact me if you would like to set up an interview. I can be reached via my cell phone at 803-***-**** or by email at abgkjm@r.postjobfree.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Thank you,

Ashley Sullins

Recent college graduate (but long-time employee) eager to start my desired career in software development and gain experience in the programming/IT field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operating Systems:

Windows 7 & XP

Apple OSX

Hardware:

Dell (desktops)

Macintosh (laptops)

Software:

Sage Accpac

Office 2003

Office 2007

MS Access (Advanced)

MS Excel (Expert)

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Visual Studio 2008

MS PowerPoint

MS SQL Server 2005

Types 88 WPM

EMPLOYMENT

PRICE BROTHERS PLUMBING, INC. (April 2002 – present)

IT (May 2012-present) – Responsibilities include maintaining current data in our database so that our internal customers have the most up-to-date information. Makes any necessary changes and report any problems to our third party vendor. Tested and reported any programming bugs while our current database was being written (2 years time). Manage day-to-day IT issues (troubleshooting various issues), set up and deployed iPads within company, deployed Blackberry phones on BES server, researched document management solutions. Currently coding an Estimating application for our Estimating department and a Pricing application for our internal departments (C#, SQL Server).

Estimating (2007-present) – Primary responsibilities include calculating option pricing for internal and external customers. Developed and maintain multiple complex Excel pricing spreadsheets/workbooks that help maximize efficiency in our department. Created multiple reports and spreasheets for management. Participated in our Best Buy team which collected pricing from different vendors to determine who had the most competitive pricing.

Builder Specialist Manager (2006-2007) – Managed a group 5 Builder Specialist Representatives, ordered materials for jobs, reviewed and checked over work that my employees had completed.

Custom Builder Specialist Assistant (2004-2006) – Contacted our custom builder clients to schedule jobs, order material for jobs, and process any changes that needed to be made during the construction phase.

Builder Specialist Representative (2002-2004) – Stayed in contact with builder superintendents to schedule new jobs, make any necessary changes, and order necessary material.

BB&T (April 2002 – March 2006)

Wholesale Lockbox – Primary responsibilities included processing payments in certain accounts, verified check was valid, entered check amount into computer, made sure total amounts balanced at the end of the day. Also helped out with running/sorting the mail before the other employees got there for the work shift.

KEMPER INSURANCE (June 1999 – August 2001)

Office Assistant - PrImary responsibilities included filing, creating folders, delivering interoffice mail, making copies, helping out other office members.

EDUCATION

Central Piedmont Community College – Associate in Applied Science in Computer Programming, 2008-2010 (4.0 GPA)

Programming classes specialized in C#

Classes in .NET, ASP.NET, HTML, Networking, Security, Object-Oriented Programming

Central Piedmont Community College – Certificate in Relational Database Management, 2007-2008 (4.0 GPA)

Classes in Microsoft Access, Oracle, SQL, and relational database models

Fort Mill High School, High School Diploma, 1999

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

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