Professional ProfIle 

Creative strategist and multidisciplinary artist with a foundation in medical illustration, visual communication, and scientific storytelling. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams and developing visually striking, concept-driven work across digital, interactive, and traditional media. Combines artistic vision with strategic insight to produce engaging experiences— from immersive exhibitions and multimedia campaigns to educational content and fine art. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Unity, and web-based design tools, with expertise spanning 2D/3D animation, UI/UX design, and visual learning theory. Recognized for elevating creative initiatives through strong project management, community engagement, and innovative problem-solving. 

Work Experience

RAD SCIENCE, A PART OF REAL CHEMISTRY | Project Manager | 2+ years

  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver 100+ digital, print, and creative healthcare marketing projects on time and within budget for top pharmaceutical clients, including several drug launch projects.

  • Served as primary liaison between key agency teams including Account, Creative, Scientific Strategy, Programming, UI/UX, and Editorial teams, as well as external vendors.

  • Managed project lifecycles utilizing Workfront and the Microsoft Office Suite, with oversight of MLR submissions and approvals via Veeva and FUSE.

  • Supported budget management, resource planning, and process optimization to drive efficiency, team morale, and client satisfaction.

  • Partnered with creative and account teams to ensure alignment of messaging, design, and brand objectives across all deliverables.

Annual “Terrible” Medical Illustration Exhibition and Gala | Lead Event Manager, Host | 2023-current

  • Revamped an independent black-tie art gala into the most anticipated event of the Association of Medical Illustrators’ annual conference, doubling attendance.

  • Directed all aspects of planning and execution, including budgeting, venue coordination, volunteer management, and creative direction.

  • Developed outreach and promotional strategies that increased engagement across professional and student communities.

  • Cultivated sponsorships with CEOs, Managing Directors, and Presidents across the industry.

  • Elevated event branding and experience through cohesive creative direction across all materials.

University of Illinois at Chicago | Graduate Lab Assistant and Illustrator | 1 year

  • Created figures, schematics, and didactic illustrations for presentations and publications using the Adobe Suite, Avogadro, Pymol, and Cytoscape.

  • Supported lab operations, performed experiments to gather data regarding macromolecular structure, function, and identification.

  • Prepared raw data files for proteomic data analysis using the command line, utilized SearchGUI for protein identification, PeptideShaker for data analysis and visualization, and assembled data reports in Excel.

Student Association of Medical Artists | President | 1 year

  • Served as a liaison between the student body and BVIS faculty.

  • Oversaw all major decisions within the organization and delegated tasks appropriately to officers and committees.

  • Managed a robust event schedule for members including volunteer opportunities, guest speaker events, technical workshops, and open forum events.

  • Coordinated several large-scale events including two art exhibitions with virtual galleries and hosted a webinar for 300+ attendees.

  • Facilitated weekly events including faculty nights, alumni nights, figure drawing, and technical student showcases.

Vesalius Trust-A-Thon | Project Lead, Creative Director

  • Created a collaborative, organized environment that maximized the skill sets of all 32 team members involved to create an online game in Unity for this two-week design sprint and competition.

  • Oversaw fundraising, social media promotion, game design, asset development, and programming.

University of South Carolina Herbarium | Botanical Illustrator | 1 year

  • Collaborated with the herbarium and university faculty to analyze, research, and accurately render illustrations for future publication.

International Center for the Arts | Artist in Residence

  • Lived and worked alongside artists and locals for eight weeks in Umbria, Italy.

  • Maintained a focus on traditional oil painting, en plein air landscapes, watercolor, and anatomic sculpture.

Education

  • Master of Science in Biomedical Visualization (MS)

    • University of Illinois at Chicago | Expected May 2026

  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (BS)

    • University of South Carolina | Art History Minor

  • Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Art (BFA)

    • University of South Carolina | Drawing Concentration

      • Anglo-American University | Prague, Czech Republic

Organizations

  • Volleyball League of America (VLA) | Captain, Semi-Professional Athlete

  • Association of Medical Illustrators | Member | Mentorship Program

  • Student Association of Medical Artists | Centennial Planning Committee

  • Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts | Member

  • Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity | Alumni Relations Director | Creative Director

  • University of South Carolina | Women’s Club Volleyball | Club Beach Volleyball, Founder

Exhibitions

  • The Next Generation in Biomedical Visualization | International Museum of Surgical Sciences | Chicago, IL

  • Student Association of Medical Illustrators Summer Show | Library of the Health Sciences | Chicago, IL

  • The Next 100 Years of Biomedical Visualization | International Museum of Surgical Sciences | Chicago, IL

  • Capturing the Secrets of the Boundary Waters, Solo Capstone Exhibition | The Front | Columbia, SC

  • 65th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition | McMaster Gallery | Columbia, SC

  • Spring Student Art Exhibition | Passage Gallery | Columbia, SC

  • Anglo American University Summer Exhibition | Vrtbovský Palace | Prague, Czech Republic

  • International Center for the Arts Summer Exhibition | ICA Gallery | Monte Castello di Vibio, Umbria, Italy

  • Web Development & Interactive Design

  • Community Engagement & Educational Outreach

  • Event Planning & Strategy

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.)

  • Procreate & Traditional Illustration (Dry & Wet Media)

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Molecular Data Analysis

Skills and Expertise

  • Medical Illustration & Scientific Visualization

  • Visual Learning Theory & Instructional Design

  • Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Interactive Media & Gamification Strategies

  • Application Knowledge of Unity

  • UI/UX Design & Prototyping

  • 2D & 3D Animation & Storyboarding