Jonathan Benjamin Wilfong
Learning :: Climbing :: Teaching
EDUCATION
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 9/1997-6/2001
B.A. International Relations
Stanford in Santiago
Santiago, Chile 1/2001-3/2001
Studied international security, human development, and conflict resolution in South America.
International Institute for Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Brussels, Belgium; The Hague, Netherlands 7/2000-8/2000
Studied global security and negotiation under world political and diplomatic leaders.
Researched policy for conflict mediation sessions and represented national positions in mediation sessions.
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 6/2005-present
Post-baccalaureate pre-medical coursework: chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, physics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Technician. California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute
Dr. Robert Debs Lab
Biochemistry, Gene Therapy
San Francisco, CA 1/2006-present
See RESEARCH
AdWords Associate, Google.com
Mountain View, CA 8/2002-12/2004
Co-developed and implemented the Account Development account maximization team.
Built and managed customer advertising accounts ranging from $50,000 to $1MM annualized.
Designed and edited online and printed customer collateral for AdWords contextual advertising product.
Drafted strategic sales and marketing communication for Product Marketing Management.
Co-coordinated regular internal discussion forum to educate and involve AdWords team in product education and development.
Edited complete master documentation of external Web search support communications.
Supported Google.com Spanish language services.
Initiated internal review of customer-facing communications.
Represented Google at corporate trade events.
Teacher, Researcher, Site Coordinator. Urban Minorities Reading Project
Stanford, CA 1/2002-6/2002
Administered comprehensive ability tests and identified cognitive problem areas to children ages 8 - 11.
Designed and presented comprehensive, systematic student interpretive ability assessments to site teachers.
Collaborated with research directors and teachers to develop effective teaching techniques for second language learners.
Implemented and coordinated individualized instruction program for study pool of 68 students at the largest single location of the Northern California study.
Developed unique, targeted, skills-based teaching materials for students.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Technician. California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute
Dr. Robert Debs Lab
Biochemistry, Gene Therapy
San Francisco, CA 1/2006-present
Proficient in biochemistry lab techniques including plasmid preparation (mega, medi, mini), gel electrophoresis, recombinant genetic cloning, SDS-PAGE Western blotting, spectrometry, flow cytometry, cell line maintenance, bacterial transformation, confocal and fluorescent microscopy, and basic experimental design and management
Reviewed peer scientific articles
Designed and conducted basic in-vitro experiments
Presented experimental results at laboratory meetings
Challenges and Opportunities for Hispanics on the Sea Islands, Independent Research
Charleston, SC 6/2000-12/2000
Designed and proposed social policy-analysis research project. Won complete grant funding and initiated project.
Conducted research culminating in written policy briefing and practical resource guide for local population, social organizations, and policy makers.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Program Director, Lecturer. HPAC-EOP Summer Science Institute
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 1/2007-present
Conceived and implemented six-week stand-alone science preparation course for undergraduate students at San Francisco State University
Selected instructor team and managed administrative components of the program, including publicity, curriculum development, and student communications
Developed instructional materials including tests, laboratory exercises, and interactive projects.
Evaluated program based on student experience and success in achieving initial program goals
Currently working to institutionalize the program at SF State: includes establishing long-term funding, building publicity, and developing a system for measuring the impact of the program on student performance in the sciences
Graduate Teaching Assistant, San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 8/2006-present
SCI 230: Biology I for Majors Lecture Workshop (Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Summer 2007)
SCI 350: Cell Biology Lecture Workshop (Beginning Fall 2007)
Outdoor Leadership Educator, Outdoor Education Program
Stanford University, CA 9/1999-6/2001
Taught outdoor skills and leadership to classes of ten students ages 18-25.
VOLUNTEER AND PUBLIC SERVICE
Health Professions Advisory Committee, San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 1/2007-present
Contributed to weekly Health Professions student steering committee meetings as advocate for undergraduate science education
Conducted program interviews on as-needed basis
Designed and implemented program websites: SCI Workshop Program, HPAC-EOP Summer Science Institute
San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team
San Francisco, CA 4/2006-present
Participated in team meetings and training events for local disaster and emergency response teams
Maintained block emergency response equipment and plan
Clinical Assistant Volunteer, Tom Waddell Health Center
San Francisco, CA 8/2003-12/2005
Performed focused medical assessment and triage at urgent care facility
Coordinated patient care flow
Assessed patient vital signs and conducted patient interviews: HIV clinic, Latin Clinic, General Medicine Clinic (not simultaneous)
Assisted in emergency response, and supported nurse functions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TRAINING
EMT-B, Emergency Response Training
Foothill College, Palo Alto, CA 2/2003-04/2003, 1/2004-6/2004
First Responder, California EMT certified
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness EMT (anticipated 8/04)
PADI certified Rescue Diver
Personal Recreational Activities
Marathon Running, Distance Cycling, Alpine climbing, Photography.
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