Wendy's Resume

Creator, DarwinAwards.com
www.darwinawards.com

1996 - present

• Created and promoted an entertainment website that serves 9,000,000 page views per month.
  
• Produced entire website, including architecture, graphics, and CGI programming.
  
• Automated content submission using PERL scripts and templates.
  
• Implemented banner advertising program.
  
• Scripted "Vote!" feature, "Email-a-Friend," templating, etc.
• Customized and automated data trend analysis, ascertained value of media promotions and publicity.

Internet Consultant
Access Advocates Internet Consultants

1996 - present

Developed corporate websites, configured webservers, and installed hardware. Devised effective internet marketing strategies. Secured free web hosting services and donated websites to non-profit organizations. Developed and maintained profitable business relationships.

• Administered Apache webserver hosting multiple domains on UNIX BSD.
  
• Configured Sendmail POP accounts and set up client FTP accounts.
  
• Programmed PERL guestbooks, interactive forms, and other CGI scripts.
  
• Provided software training for MS Office and email programs.
  
• Installed PC software, hardware, and driver upgrades.

Webmaster
A Digital Music Equipment Company

2 years

As sole webmaster, I was responsible for hands-on management of all aspects website development, including architecture, graphics, programming, and maintenance. Helped define strategic requirements for content management of a multilingual, personalized website. Localized website into Japanese and created an Asian mirror site. Under my direction, monthly page views doubled to 500,000 and content grew from 600 to 1000 pages.

• Created database interface to capture event registrations and promotional offers.
  
• Renovated website architecture and developed two-tier navigational system.
  
• Installed statistics package and automated weekly reports.
  
• Administered Netscape Enterprise Server on UNIX SunOS.
  
• Implemented JavaScript enhancements to eliminate frame problems and animate graphics.
  
• Installed an open-source search engine with a custom interface.
  
• Used cookies to customize language presentation and retain support information.
  
• Installed and maintained an active User Conference with 5,000 members

Research Associate
A Biotech Startup

3 years

Developed assays to identify novel cancer drugs. Supervised Research Assistants in the Protein Purification group. Designed protocols to maximize purity, stability, and activity of protein reagents.

• Initiated the Website Project, with the aim of informing potential start-up investors.
  
• Organized and produced the corporate website, including graphic design, HTML, and PERL.
  
• Managed group of three protein purification technicians.

Research Technician II
Stanford University

4 years

Research focus: Purification and crystallization of synaptic proteins for X-ray analysis.

• Subcloned cDNAs into bacterial expression vectors.
• Developed purification protocols for recombinant proteins, proteolytic peptides and protein complexes.
• Performed crystallization trials using incomplete sparse matrix and systematic grid screens.
• Crystallized 16kD domain of syntaxin, which is under analysis.
• Presented current literature and experimental results in lab meetings.
• Wrote crystallization section of grant proposal.
• Taught protein purification and molecular biology techniques to lab members.
• Ensured compliance with chemical safety regulations.
• Centralized lab information on internet.

Biological Research Assistant
ICI (Imperial Chemical Industry)

2 years

• Designed data analysis system for herbicide bioassays using EXCEL macros.
• Developed hydroponic system to investigate modes of herbicide uptake.
• Evaluated efficacy of experimental herbicides.
• Worked with chemists, biochemists and biologists to advance herbicide analogs.
• Scheduled planting and watering tasks for greenhouse employees.

Departmental Chemistry Tutor
A Junior College

3 years

• Taught basic concepts and problem-solving skills to students in all levels of chemistry.

• Dreamweaver
• Quark XPress
• Adobe Photoshop

• Perl
• Javascript
• Emacs

• HTML Programming
• GCG Sequence Analysis
• MS Office

• Editor, Association for Women in Science, Palo Alto. 1995-1997
• Mentor, Project SEED, American Chemical Society. 1992