Allison M. Ashley

1939 Matzen Ranch Circle � Petaluma, CA 94954 � Phone: (707) 364-3504 � amashley@smu.edu

Educat ion

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX Graduation Date: May 2018

Dual Major - BS in Engineering, Management, Information and Systems; BS in Mathematics Major GPA: 3.95/Overall: 3.75

Minor - Bachelor of Business Administration Concentration in:

• Industrial and Systems Engineering

• Operations Research

• Advanced Mathematics and Scientific Computing

• Supply Chain Management

• Business Administration

Oxford University, England, SMU Summer Study Abroad June 2015 - August 2015

Addit ional Ski l ls

• Proficient in Computer Programming Languages: Java, C++, AMPL and MATLAB

Relevant Experience

AT&T Inc., Technology Development Internship Program Headquarters, Dallas, TX May 2016 –August 2016

As part of the Service Optimization Center of Excellence, focused on transforming the customer experience through predictive analytics, process automation and new software implementation

- Automated the communication platform between the Subject Matter Experts and Field Technicians; improved data integrity and governance

- Digitized vendor invoice process using an analytical tool to simplify calculations

- Increased employee productivity by analyzing and addressing employee motivators

- Interacted with AT&T leaders and subject matter experts, visited key sites to see AT&T technology in action, helped at a community service event, attended networking events, and participated on a tech ride-along

Quest Capital Management, Student Internship Dallas, TX January 2016 - May 2016

- Conducted mutual fund, equity, emerging market, and alternative asset analysis on client portfolios utilizing investment research services including Morningstar.

- Reallocated portfolio holdings to satisfy the firm’s target portfolio structure in accordance with individual client risk aversion and future goals.

Leadership and Community Engagement

Institute for Management Science and Operations Research (INFORMS), Southern Methodist University Chapter, November 2015 - Present Inaugural Chapter Member

• Established SMU chapter working with the INFORMS National Committee

• Recruited new student members and SMU Professor Advisor

• Develop and manage chapter budget

Society of Women Engineers, Southern Methodist University, Active Member August 2014 – Present

• Connected and hosted a technical woman executive as a panelist for SMU SWE’s event “She Networks, She Wins”

• Led young girls through STEM projects as a volunteer with Girls Inc.

• Mentor new engineering students

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Alpha Chi Omega Social Fraternity, Southern Methodist University, Director of Philanthropy, elected Sisterhood Chair January 2015 - Present

• Educate chapter on philanthropic events and motivate participation

• Organize events for 150+ attendees that align to Fraternity and SMU bylaws and standards

• Manage annual budget

Freshman and New Student Orientation Leader, Southern Methodist University Summer 2015

• Led and supported small groups of new students during SMU new student orientation

• Assisted new student families during the resident move-in process

• Facilitated education and social events for new students; supported their transition to college life at SMU

Honors and Awards

Top Talent – Identified as one of the top 10 highest preforming interns of the 2016 AT&T Intern Class (of 600+ students): August 2016

• Recognized by AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson

• Winner of AT&T Technology Operations Internship Competition

Leadership Scholar - one of 50 students selected to receive a scholarship for exemplary academics and leadership August 2014- Present

Honor Roll with High Distinction - top 5% GPA in the Lyle School of Engineering August 2014- Present

• National Society of Collegiate Scholar Member

Published - Recognized as one of the most accomplished writers and thinkers at SMU July 2016

• Criteria 2016-2017 “America’s Diagnosis: Surrendering to a Youth-Obsessed Culture”