Judy Miu
San Francisco, CA
Email: sfnygirl@dnai.com
OBJECTIVE
Utilize my online work experience and passion for the internet to develop and expand my existing online production knowledge. A strong desire also to utilize my language skills in the global internet market.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley
B.A. Mass Communications, Minor in English Literature, 5/91
Cum laude, Self-financed 100% of education
City College of San Francisco, 8/97-Present
Currently enrolled as a re-entry student to become literate and fluent in Mandarin and increase my working knowledge of a variety of multimedia skills and tools.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dream Logic, Inc. (An Internet Start-Up), San Francisco, CA
Company Intern (Contract Position Only) (10/97-Present)
- Researched information on various technology companies via the internet.
- Cold-called various technology companies to initially pitch Dream Logic's product and intentions.
- Performed extensive trademarking research on a company's potential of trademarking its name and product.
- Did whatever administrative tasks were necessary to the health of the company.
Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite/TV Land Online (MTV Networks), New York, NY
Online Production Coordinator (10/95-1/97)
- Chat Producer-Initiated project from ground up, including hiring and managing employees.
- Selected and produced all downloadable sound files on AOL site.
- Assisted in complete site relaunch to incorporate TV Land's network launch.
- Responsible for co-managing site content.
- Assistant-managed TV Land's web site for style and content.
- Programmed site using AOL's Rainman scripting.
- Created new systems to streamline on-air schedules.
- Managed all online games and contests.
- Served as liasion to other departments company-wide (i.e. on-air, marketing).
- Emceed all AOL live events.
KALW-FM (National Public Radio Affiliate), San Francisco, CA
Broadcast Services Director (4/94-9/95)
- Associate produced interview shows including talent management.
- Assisted in station programming based on audience research.
- Wrote weekly press releases (Expanded station's press contacts by 50%).
- Created and implemented new subscription system (In 1st 6 months of employment, station membership increased by 25%).
- Managed trafficking system.
- Launched station's debut on SF Chronicle's 24-hour "Cityline."
- Supervised and coordinated station volunteers.
Electronic Arts (Entertainment Software Co.), San Mateo, CA
Direct Sales Representative II (4/92-3/94)
- Sold video games, CD-ROMS, and educational software to consumers, small businesses, and schools.
- Consistently remained department's #1 sales representative from date of hire (Surpassed all other individual sales by average of $20K quarterly).
- Wrote monthly New Product Release information to generate advance sales and public awareness.
- Assisted with marketing department's projects, including focus groups.
Internal Revenue Service, San Francisco District, CA
Revenue Officer (6/91-4/92)
- Collected delinquent tax revenue through careful negotiations with taxpayers.
- Developed plans of action and pursued background investigations to ensure prompt case resolutions.
- Simultaneously handled approximately 100-case caseload.
- Determined and initiated necessary legal recourse.
K101-FM (Commercial Radio, Adult Contemporary Format), San Francisco, CA
Assistant to Music/Program Director (6/91-4/92)
- Produced weekly entertainment events calendar for on-air use.
- Assisted in selecting new music for programming rotation.
- Compiled and distributed Arbitron Diary results to departmental executives.
- Assisted in scheduling on-air talent and spots for daily station logs.
Bank Of America, San Francisco, CA
Customer Services Representative/Teller (6/86-9/95, part-time position only)
- Resolved customer conflicts with research and diplomacy.
- Assisted in training new tellers.
- Sold retail banking products.
- Handled and balanced cash in excess of $10,000 daily.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- San Francisco AIDS Foundation (4/97-12/97)
- America Online Chat Host (2/97-8/97)
SPECIAL SKILLS
Solid knowledge of HTML, familiarity with HTML editors and photo programs, cross platform proficiency, online savvy, and spoken fluency in 2 Chinese dialects (Cantonese and Shanghainese).
References available on request