Miranda Ma

#1-20618 Douglas Crescent
Langley, B.C.
V3A 4B8 Canada

Phone: (604)-533-8316
Pager: (604)-473-1949
Email: [email protected]

Computer Skills:

experience with PC, HP700, SGI (Indy), Macintosh type computers
experience with MS DOS, MS Windows95 and NT, X-windows, Unix shell (HP700 and Irix 5.0)
programming experience using C++/C, BASIC, Pascal, Scheme, Prolog, ML, HTML, Java, SQL, OpenGL, ALIAS, Matlab
working experience with Microsoft Software such as Office, Access, Excel, Outlook, etc. Internet: (Familiar with Telnet, FTP, WWW [MSIE, Netscape], Newsreaders, Email, IRC), CASE tools
web design with HTML/JAVA/use of forms
Designer of websites:
Personal homepage: www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Set/1119/Smile.html
Radio Station's homepage: www.vanlink.com/ngbr
Internet Club: www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Set/1119
able to self-train in new software or operating environments

Other Skills:

ability to solve problems and handle complaints
typing at approximately 55 wpm
experience in sales and cash handling, stock management and interpersonal communication
writing and speaking fluently in English
speaking fluently in Cantonese
standard emergency first aid

Education:

Sept. 93 - April 97 University of British Columbia Vancouver, B.C. Bachelor of Science Major: Computer Science June 1993 Graduated with Honors from Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary Surrey, B.C. Work Experience: June 97 - August 97 InMedia Presentations Inc. Vancouver, B.C. Quality Assurance Engineer Technical Support for Windows - black box testing and stress testing of multimedia software on Windows 95 - testing of each software feature using a test plan that covers all possible cases - helped customers with problems downloading and/or using the software - assisted with sales and registration of new customers June 96 - Mar 97 Starnet International Vancouver, B.C. Technical Support - answered customer phone calls regarding internet problems - helped customers configure systems and install software - assisted with webpage modifications Dec 96 - Jan 97 International Test Prep Centre Edmonton, B.C. UBC Student Liasion - put up posters - researched areas of interest March 93 - Dec 96 Mountain Equipment Co-op Richmond, B.C. Warehouse Person, Mail Order Clerk - packed merchandise into boxes - filled out courier forms - price tagged items - received and distributed merchandise Feb. 92 - April 92 Revenue Taxation Center Surrey, B.C. Mail Services Clerk - sorted and screened mail April 92 - Feb 93 New Westminster/Surrey Public Market New Westminster/Surrey, B.C. Johnstons' Farm Cashier - helped customers with their purchases - arranged stock - opened and closed store - handled cash Community Service: Dec 94 - Present Vancouver Co-op Radio Station CFRO New Generation Broadcasting Radio Station NGBR Controls Technician Website Designer - operated control panel - designed and maintained webpage May 97 Music West Floater - helped with the festival's preview homepage - floated around to various jobs including registration, hospitality - helped with registration duties at the Guitar Marathon Mar 97 UBC Open House Odyssey (Computer Science) Oct 96 - demonstrated/lectured Facial Animation Program - led student tour groups to exhibitions Sept 96 Double EE Promotions Arthritis Society Walk For A Cure '96 - helped package complimentary bags for walkers UBC Computing Careers Fair - setup and helped as student liaison for companies present June 96 ExpoFest' 96 at Canada Place Vancouver - helped as hall monitor at exhibition site - ensured official passports were stamped before entry - ensured safe departure from Hall Feb 96 Chinese New Year Fair Jan 95 - worked with Chinese Ethnic Voice's promotion booth: assisted with game playing and prize draws - stage setup: assisted with videotaping and organizing of media systems Jan 96 Promotion Booth at Aberdeen Center Oct 95 Yoahan Center, Parker Place Mall Nov 95 - worked with Chinese Ethnic Voice's promotion booth: assisted with game playing and prize draws Oct 95 Canada West Chinese Singing Contest '95 - worked with Chinese Ethnic Voice - helped with line monitoring, plaque awarding, and program brochure touch-ups