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Portfolio & Resume
Valina K. Lim
Web Content Specialist
With over 10 years of experience in web content management, user experience, information architecture, and high-scale website migrations, I have a passion for building impactful digital experiences and connecting users with their goals.
Technical expert in the creation of the Searchable Tobacco Product database which houses over 17,000 tobacco products that are legally marketed in the United States.
Web Project Manager and center point of contact for agency wide website migration from Oracle to Drupal for a federal website with over 500 center level pages.
Content Analyst collaborating with a cross functional team of content strategists, designers, developers, change management consultants, and UX researchers to migrate a federal website of over 5,000 webpages from Percussion Rhythmx to Drupal.
Education
2009 – 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Media & Communication Studies
University of Maryland Baltimore County
My recipe collection
A collection of all my favorite recipes—from childhood classics to tried-and-true gems found online, they've all been delicious. Measure with your heart, because I didn't provide any :) Season to taste and bon appétit!
Asian
Bai Muon
Yellow Rice & Ginger Chicken
Fragrant saffron rice cooked in chicken stock with ginger, garlic, and shallots, served with shredded chicken and cucumbers.
Asian
Baw Baw Muon
Chicken Congee
Silky rice porridge with chicken leg and thigh, mushrooms, and fried garlic-shallot, seasoned with fish sauce.
Asian
Beef Chow Foon
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with marinated top sirloin, Chinese broccoli, and carrots in dark soy and oyster sauce.
Asian
Bo Kho
Vietnamese Beef Stew
Tender beef chuck slowly simmered with carrots, onions, and bo kho seasoning, finished with fish sauce.
Asian
Cha Spay Chu Sach Ko
Stir-Fried Sour Cabbage & Beef
Sliced top sirloin and pickled mustard greens stir-fried with garlic, oyster sauce, and dark soy.
Asian
Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumbers tossed with finely chopped shallots, hot peppers, sugar, vinegar, and salt.
Asian
Mama's Chicken Curry
Tender chicken thighs and potatoes simmered in coconut milk and canned curry paste with fish sauce and garlic.
Asian
Num Pang Chien
Shrimp Toast
Ground pork and shrimp paste spread over French bread and fried golden brown — a beloved Cambodian classic.
Asian
Nuoi
Macaroni Soup
Comforting elbow macaroni soup with seasoned pork meatballs in a savory fish-sauce-seasoned broth.
Asian
Nui Xao Bo
Vietnamese Stir-Fried Macaroni with Beef
Macaroni stir-fried with ground beef, tomato paste, oyster sauce, peas, and a splash of soy sauce.
Asian
Pate Chau
Golden puff pastry pockets filled with a savory ground pork, pâté, and onion filling.
Asian
Stir-Fried Crabs
Steamed crab quarters tossed in cornstarch and stir-fried with garlic, onion, oyster sauce, and spring onions.
Asian
Thuk Tay
Fish Sauce Dipping Sauce
Two versions of the essential dipping sauce — one with coconut soda for spring rolls, one with lime for rice and crab.
Asian
Winter Soup
Ming Phal's Winter Soup
Hearty beef stew with potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and string beans — optionally served with elbow macaroni.
American
Baked Ziti
Classic baked pasta with Italian sausage, marinara, and three cheeses — mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta.
American
Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
Creamy soup with broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and plenty of cheddar cheese.
American
Mama's Chili
Sweet Italian sausage and ground beef chili with fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, and a kick of cayenne.
American
Mama's Ragu
Chicken or beef simmered with potatoes, carrots, green beans, and mushrooms in a rich ragu sauce.
American
Pot Roast
Low and slow chuck roast braised with onions, carrots, red wine, and fresh herbs until fall-apart tender.
Latin
Barbacoa
Pressure-cooked beef chuck with adobo peppers, green chiles, and cumin. Serve as tacos with cilantro onion and cotija.
Latin
Tallarines
Peruvian Stir-Fried Spaghetti with Beef
Spaghetti stir-fried with marinated top sirloin, red onions, tomatoes, cumin, and soy sauce.
Asian
Wontons
Pork and shrimp dumplings wrapped in wonton skins and boiled — a simple, endlessly versatile staple.
Asian
Mango Salad
Julienned green mango tossed with shallots, bird's eye chilis, fish sauce, and a touch of sugar.
Asian
Lobster or Crab with Crab Paste Egg Noodles
Egg noodles tossed in a rich garlic butter and crab paste sauce, finished with dark soy and oyster sauce.
Asian
Shu Mai
Steamed dumplings filled with fatty pork, lean ground pork, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms.
Asian
Pan Fried Noodles
Oven-broiled crispy noodles topped with a savory thickened sauce with your choice of protein and yu choy.
Other
Cava Inspired Chicken & Rice
Spiced yogurt-marinated chicken thighs with basmati rice, pickled red onions, corn, arugula, and crisp cucumbers.
Asian
Thuk Prahok for Steak
A tangy fermented tofu dipping sauce with lime, lemongrass, culantro, and crisp Thai eggplant, served with sliced steak.
Asian
Banh Canh
Crab & Shrimp Cake Noodle Soup
A thick pork-bone broth with soft udon noodles, garlicky crab, fried shrimp cakes, fish cakes, and annatto seed oil.
Other
Dense Bean Salad Dressing
A bright, savory vinaigrette made with grated garlic, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon, and Italian seasoning.
Asian
Steak Salad - Plea Sach Ko
Thinly sliced steak, peppers, shallots, and herbs tossed with toasted rice powder and a sweet-tangy fish sauce dressing.
Asian
Thai Curry Pahut
Chicken Curry Patties
Ground chicken patties flavored with curry paste, shallots, fish sauce, oyster sauce, eggs, and fragrant lime leaves.
American
Scalloped Potatoes
Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy Boursin and garlic sauce, finished with truffle powder and truffle salt.
American
Clam Chowder
Creamy clam chowder with bacon, potatoes, celery, shallots, thyme, white wine, and plenty of savory clam flavor.
Asian
Salaw Machu
Cambodian Sour Soup
A bright tamarind chicken soup with pineapple, tomatoes, elephant ear stem, fresh herbs, and a fried garlic topping.
Asian
Hen Xuc Banh Da
Baby Clams with Rice Crackers
Savory baby clams stir-fried with lemongrass, garlic, shallots, onions, and rau ram, served with crisp rice crackers.
Asian
Kathew Phnom Penh
Cambodian Noodle Soup
A clear pork-bone noodle soup seasoned with fish sauce and preserved radish, topped with gently cooked ground pork.
Asian
Cold Tofu
Chilled silken tofu dressed with soy, ponzu, sesame oil, honey, garlic, green onions, and a drizzle of chili oil.
Asian
Fried Rice
Savory fried rice with Chinese sausage, mixed vegetables, eggs, aromatic sauces, and a crunchy fried garlic topping.
Asian
Cha Toap
Stir-Fried Eggplant
Roasted and fried eggplant served with hand-chopped chicken thighs, shrimp, garlic, herbs, and a savory soy-oyster sauce.
American
Maryland Crab Soup
A hearty tomato-based soup with crab meat, Old Bay, potatoes, and mixed vegetables — classic Maryland comfort.
American
Bolognese
A slow-simmered meat sauce with bacon, ground meat, red wine, and vegetables, finished with butter and cream.