Resume
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a biomedical illustration position that utilizes an excellent background in equines and medical illustration, a keen eye for quality and detail, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and solid biological and medical knowledge.
EDUCATION:
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Degree obtained May 2010
- M.S. in Biomedical Visualization GPA: 3.89
- Student Association of Medical Artists
- Contributed artwork to “Redefining the Medical Artist,” gallery show at the International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago, IL, August‐October 2009.
- Featured in “Selections from Redefining the Medical Artist,” Hektoen International: A Journal of Medical Humanities. Vol 1(5), Nov. 2009. Available online at http://www.hektoeninternational.org/journalVol1issue5.html.
- Thesis project: “The Development of an Interactive Instrument Resource for Surgical Residents” focusing on maxillofacial surgery with Pravin K. Patel, MD
- Lafayette College, Easton, PA
- Degree obtained May 2008
- B.S. in Neuroscience, Minor in Art GPA: 3.67
- Lafayette College Marquis Scholar (highest academic scholarship)
- Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology)
- Lafayette College Dean’s list (Fall 2004 - Spring 2008)
SKILLS:
- Experienced in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Working knowledge of Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, Corel Painter
- Proficiency in HTML language, CSS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with texture mapping and fundamentals of 3DS Max
- Basic understanding of Osirix, Materialise Mimics
- Comfortable with both Windows and Mac operating systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES:
- Free-lance Illustrator 2007-present
- Produced a variety of works both medical and non-medical including illustrations for Electronic Publishing Services, New York, and several surgical illustrations for Dr. Edward Abraham, University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, for publication in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and presentation at the 2010 AAOS annual meeting..
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- Procedure Observation and Client Service, NorthPaws Veterinary Center August 2010-present
- Observed medical/surgical procedures on small animals to further veterinary knowledgebase; strengthened organizational abilities and teamwork skills.
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- Surgical Observation, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL Fall 2009
- Completed a four month operating room rotation observing, sketching and illustrating multiple surgical procedures.
EMPLOYMENT:
- Customer Service Specialist, NorthPaws Veterinary Center, Greenville, RI August 2010-present
- Demonstrated multi-tasking, organizational and leadership skills, and helped establish goals to ensure the increased efficiency of the reception team and hospital as a whole.
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- Teaching Assistant, Biological Sciences, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL Fall 2009-Spring 2010
- Taught key concepts in introductory biology and comparative embryology to classes of approximately 25 undergraduate students each, conducted weekly lab meetings, graded lab assignments and prepared and proctored exams.
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- Pioneer Hi-Bred International, New Holland, PA Summers 2003 – 2006, 2008
- Crew Leader/Intern and pollinator: Performed field corn pollination and data collection for genetic research and served as a crew leader/intern (2006, 2008) managing and instructing a team of high school students in proper field corn pollination techniques and research data collection.
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- Peer Counselor, Lafayette College, Easton, PA Fall 2006 – Spring 2008
- Worked closely with several incoming freshmen and organized weekly meetings to offer guidance on making a successful transition to college life, time management, integrating with peers and succeeding academically.
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