..:: VIRGINIA ANG MIN ::..
vm4r@virginia.edu
www.people.virginia.edu/~vm4r/


objective
To obtain a position or internship in which I will not only benefit my employer, but also receive a valuable learning experience in the fields of medicine, professional design, or journalism.

skills & qualifications

  • Computer languages/usage: HTML, CSS, Perl/CGI, Flash, Java, Javascript, C++, ColdFusion, ASP
  • Computer programs: 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Imageready, InDesign, Acrobat, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Homesite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Access
  • Skills: web design, graphics design, news writing, creative writing, laboratory techniques (Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biology)
  • Other: knowledge of Chinese and French languages, 15 years playing piano, guitar, CPR certification, PADI open water scuba diving certification, ACS Breast Cancer speaker and presenter certification

examples & awards

education

    UNIVERSITY of VIRGINIA, Charlottesville, Va., Class of 2003
    Double major in Biochemistry and Biology towards B.S./B.A. degree
    Echols Scholar
    Dean's list

    PIEDMONT VIRGINIA Community College, Charlottesville, Va.
    Studying towards professional design certifications

    WESTERN ALBEMARLE High School, Crozet, Va., Graduated June 1999
    Graduated in top five among a class of 243
    WAHS Four Year Achievement in Mathematics
    Love of Learning Award
    Kiwanis Club Academic Excellence Award
    Radioshack Tandy Scholar
    U.S. Air Force Award in Science and Mathematics
    National Honors Society member
    National French Honors Society member

employment experience

    University of Virginia Department of Health Evaluation Sciences
    Division of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, School of Medicine
    • Javascript/HTML Programmer, Winter 2003 - present
      Implement functionality into existing database templates;
      Recognize need of specific project;
      Utilize different OS environments;
      HTML/Javascript/CSS/Perl/Database programming;

    Terwilliger Web Development Services

    • Freelance Designer/Programmer, Summer 2002 - present
      Design full websites for clients;
      Set up and construct Perl/CGI scripts;
      Set up databases for clients;
      HTML/Javascript/Perl/Flash/Database programming;

    Earlysville Family Health Center

    • Office Assistant and Volunteer, Summer 2001
      Shadow physicians and nurses;
      Visit with patients;
      Perform basic medical duties;
      Examine, prepare, and file patient records.

    Virginia Alumni News Publication

    • Freelance writer, Summer 2001
      Conducted interviews and wrote feature articles on Virginia athletes and athletics

    Prince William Daily Journal

    • Freelance writer, Winter - Fall 2001
      Report Virginia football and men's basketball;
      Attended press conferences, conducted interviews, and wrote game previews and recaps

    The Sabre Newsletter

    • Freelance writer, Oct. 2000 - Fall 2001
      Conduct interviews and write features;
      Recruiting concentration.

    University of Virginia Neuroscience Department

    • Lab researcher, Scrable Lab, 2000-01 academic year
      Utilized lac repressor system as a model system in mammals;
      Studied repression of GFP and lac Z from different DNA constructs;
      Collaborated with lab technicians, graduates, and post-docs;
      Perform various lab techniques (transfections/assays/cloning).

    University of Virginia Biology Department

    • Lab researcher, Wormington Lab, Summer 2000
      Studied alterations of biochemical pathways;
      Collaborated with a graduate and undergraduate students;
      Perform various lab techniques (PCR/transformation).

    JC Penney

    • Sales Associate, Summer 1999
      Oversaw the junior and Women's/Petites clothing departments;
      Performed sales duties;
      Aided customers with their needs.

    Charlottesville Chinese School

    • Chinese language teacher, 1998-99 academic year;
      Taught beginning and intermediate level Chinese language classes;
      Supervised class of ten students.

    Self-employer

    • Tutor, 1998-99 academic year
      Tutored two middle school students -- grades 6 and 7;
      Provided additional help in math, science, and organizational skills.
    • Website creator, highs chool
      Created web pages for various clients for pay;
      Mostly personal sites.

activities

    alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
    Nationwide Asian-American interest sorority
    • National Webmistress, Spring 2003
      Design, maintain and update national aKDPhi website;
      Keep close contacts with National Board and Chapters;
    • Webmistress, Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003
      Design, maintain and update aKDPhi website;
      Keep close contacts with entire house;
      Design and organize pictures/flyers.
    • Vice President of Service, Fall 2001, Spring 2002
      Coordinate group service projects;
      Monitor all sisters' individual service hours;
      Organize and run Breast Cancer Awareness Month;
      Keep close contacts with other organizations;
      Keep close contacts within the local community;
      Attend two weekly meetings: house and Exec. Board.
    • Academics Chair, Spring 2001
      Monitor academics of other sisters throughout the year;
      Give reports and updates to the executive board;
      Maintain collections of study aides for sisters;
      Organize sorority academic activities.
    • Active Sister, Fall 2000-present
      Participate in sorority activities;
      Attend weekly meetings;
      Fulfill duty of 15 individual hours of service.

    The Cavalier Daily (10,000 circulation daily)

    • Sports Editor, Summer 2001
      Manage, edit, and layout the sports section;
      Write; brainstorm and assign story ideas to writers;
      Establish and maintain contacts with Virginia athletics department.
    • Sports associate editor, 2000-01
      Reported field hockey, men's basketball, men's/women's tennis;
      Write features, columns, recaps, previews, roundups;
      Train and supervise a staff of writers;
    • Senior Writer, 2000-current
      Write and report.

    Multicultural Greek Council

    • Historian, Exec. Board, 2002-03
      Designed, maintained and updated MGC website;
      Created and maintained MGC scrapbook;
      Took and collected photographs at events;
      Documented events;
      Promoted MGC throughout the University and community;
      Attended two weekly meetings: MGC general meetings and Exec. Board
    • Fundraising chair, 2001-2002
      Coordinate fundraising events;
      Attend weekly meetings;
    • Webmistress, 2001-2002
      Create, maintain, update website;

    Chinese Student Association

    • Webmistress, 2002-03
      Designed, maintained and updated CSA website;
      Keep close contacts with organization
    • Publicity chair, 2001-2002
      Create, maintain, update website;
      Design handbills, flyers, pamphlets;
      Attend bi-weekly meetings;
      Help publicize Chinafest;
    • Active member, 2000-2002
      CSA families - parent;
      Attend general meetings;
      Participate in events.

    AAPAAN - Asian & Asian Pacific American Alumni Network

    • Web designer, 2002
      Desned and implemented AAPAAN website;
      Offer assistance with website;
      Update information;
      Help implement new ideas;
      Offer new designs;

    Virginia athletics Sports Promotions

    • Design aide, 2001-2002
      Offer assistance in multimedia design for sports promotions;
      Design games in Flash, HTML;
      Design Team Virginia, Internet Awards pages;
      Design Kids' Zone pages;
      Design various graphics, mastheads, posters, etc.

    First Year Players

    • Pit and Rehearsal Pianist, 2000-01
      Pianist for pit orchestra in FYP's Grease;
      Learned and played 30+ pieces for performance;
      Attended daily rehearsals to accompany singers.

    Guster musical band

    • Rep, current
      Participate in Guster's rep program;
      Take orders and distribute the band's music