Experience

Caudex | An IPG Health Company

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Medical Writer

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Experience with publication planning strategies and publication working groups. Participated in scientific literature gap analyses and development of workshops to inform clients of directions for future development of peer reviewed manuscripts and outline roadmaps for future conference and congress presentations.Assist clients in development of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for presentation at medical conferences and congresses. Focus on viral infections after transplant and rare diseases.Participated in business development via competitor intelligence and research into pharmaceutical treatment pipelines. Show less

• Associate Medical Writer

  • Sep 2021 - Feb 2023

  Create promotional assets (advisory boards, medical decks, mechanism of action narratives) for pharmaceutical clients, with a focus on irritable bowel disorders (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis) and dermatological disorders (atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa).Client interaction experience (virtual and in-person) through weekly project development meetings. Participation in workshops to align on messaging and scopes of work for deliverables aimed at diverse audiences including key opinion leaders, clinical trialists, and lay audiences.Evaluate scientific literature and data to help create high-quality, scientifically sound materials for pharmaceutical distribution.Frequent collaboration with editorial, digital, creative, and presentation support teams to ensure projects are of high standard for audience communication Show less



InteliSpark, LLC

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Proposal Development Consultant

  • Apr 2020 - Sep 2021

  Provided assistance in developing and editing high quality written scientific research proposals for over 75 companies applying for non-dilutive SBIR and STTR research funding. Experienced in proposal development for funding agencies including NIH, NSF, DoD, DoE, NASA, and USDA. Conducted literature reviews, developed research strategy recommendations, and engaged in writing, developing, and editing of research proposals, commercialization plans, biosketches, and other SBIR and STTR documents. Show less



Cactus Communications

• India
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scientific Editor and Copy Editor

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  Reviewed scientific content and provided editorial feedback for manuscripts in the fields of Environmental Science, Energy, and Sustainability. Provided scientific review for over 75 clients with 100% deadline conformance. Experienced in peer review, editing and copy editing of manuscripts in Life Sciences, including: Earth Science Sustainability Environmental Science Animal Genetics Ecology Zoology Social Behavior Reviewed scientific content and provided editorial feedback for manuscripts in the fields of Environmental Science, Energy, and Sustainability. Provided scientific review for over 75 clients with 100% deadline conformance. Experienced in peer review, editing and copy editing of manuscripts in Life Sciences, including: Earth Science Sustainability Environmental Science Animal Genetics Ecology Zoology Social Behavior



Enago (Crimson Interactive)

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Scientific Editor and Copy Editor

  • May 2019 - Oct 2019

  Provided scientific review, editing and copy editing for manuscripts in Life Sciences, including: Agriculture Animal Husbandry Environmental Biosciences Evolutionary Biology Genetics Marine Sciences Zoology Endocrinology Provided scientific review, editing and copy editing for manuscripts in Life Sciences, including: Agriculture Animal Husbandry Environmental Biosciences Evolutionary Biology Genetics Marine Sciences Zoology Endocrinology



Lehigh University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scientific Researcher

  • Aug 2012 - May 2018

  Extensive laboratory experience in social behavior, specifically identifying causes of conflict on pair bonds and parental care behaviors using behavioral, endocrine, and chemosensory techniques leading to new interpretations of behaviors in monogamous, biparental cichlid fish.Investigated habitat restoration and expansion techniques in collaboration with state wildlife and non-profit organizations contributing to a 15-year increase in population size in a critically endangered desert spring fish species.Conveyed scientific knowledge to 100+ students through laboratory and recitation courses in Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Integrative Biology, and Animal Behavior leading to enhanced student education and productivity. Acquired teaching and leadership experience through course work and semester-long projects and research papers.June-July 2012: Co-lead on field research at the Discovery Bay Research Center, Discovery Bay, Jamaica on size assessment in courtship and aggression in beaugregory damselfish (Stegastes leucostictus).June-July 2013: Co-lead on field research in Pecos County, Texas on consequences of habitat restoration and genetic isolation of the critically endangered Leon Springs pupfish (Cyprinodon bovinus). Part of Lehigh University's Biosystems Dynamics Summer Institute (BDSI) for undergraduate research experience. In conjunction with Texas Parks and Wildlife and The Nature Conservancy. Mentor to four undergraduates.June 2014: Independent field observations in Pecos County, Texas of behavior and population stability in the critically endangered Leon Springs Pupfish (Cyprinodon bovinus).June-July 2015: Co-lead on laboratory research on effects of sex-ratio manipulation on behavior and genetic (paternity) in the sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon elegans). Part of Lehigh University's Biosystems Dynamics Summer Institute (BDSI) for undergraduate research experience. Mentor to seven undergraduates. Show less

• Laboratory Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Coordinated with principle investigator to maximize effective output of scientific research for 2 Ph.D candidates and 13 undergraduates. Organized weekly laboratory meetings for discussions on scientific research, as well as coordination, implementation and review of scientific research projects.Developed strong delegation and management practices that promoted collaboration among students and ensured successful execution of undergraduate research and graduate dissertation work. Coordinated the purchase of laboratory supplies guaranteeing animal health and continuation of successful undergraduate and graduate research.Experienced project leader and mentor to support undergraduates in the training, formation, execution and analyses of independent projects culminating in 5 seminar and poster presentations and 3 peer reviewed publications. Show less



Saint Joseph's University

• United States
• Higher Education

• Laboratory Manager

  • May 2011 - May 2012

  Successfully implemented the monitoring and care of threatened and endangered laboratory animal stock across 4 laboratories, resulting in successful maintenance of established laboratory assurance colonies.Acquired management and organizational skills that improved communication and collaboration among 2 Masters students and 10 undergraduates, resulting in improved laboratory participation and animal care. Experience in caring and handling of several threatened and endangered species of amphibians and reptiles. Communicated with IACUC staff to coordinated laboratory inspections to ensure proper animal care. Show less

• Scientific Researcher

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Experienced animal behaviorist who examined how environmental cues impact social aggregation behaviors, resulting in 2 publications providing additional information about variability in social behavior.Cultivated scientific knowledge to 50+ students through courses in Ecology, Animal Behavior, and Earth and Environmental Science resulting in increased scientific appreciation, communication and productivity among students.Acquired teaching and leadership experience through instruction, supervision, and grading of biology students and non-science majors in laboratory and recitation lectures via course work and semester-long projects/research papers. Show less



Philadelphia Zoo

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Animal Behavior Intern

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Communicated general biology, physiology, and behavior facts of various mammal, avian, and reptile species to enhance education of zoo patrons. Collected data for animal behavior monitoring projects for ruffed lemurs, Golden lion tamarins, and sloth bears. Assisted zookeepers and staff with animal enrichment for primates and big cats. Assisted zoo staff for events for donors and other patrons, specifically animal education. Communicated general biology, physiology, and behavior facts of various mammal, avian, and reptile species to enhance education of zoo patrons. Collected data for animal behavior monitoring projects for ruffed lemurs, Golden lion tamarins, and sloth bears. Assisted zookeepers and staff with animal enrichment for primates and big cats. Assisted zoo staff for events for donors and other patrons, specifically animal education.



Fairfield Garden Ctr

• United States
• Retail

• Sales Associate

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Assisted customers with loading plants and gardening equipment into vehicles and filling barbecue propane tanks. Provided customers with advice/recommendations on horticulture. Assisted staff with property maintenance/planting. Assisted customers with loading plants and gardening equipment into vehicles and filling barbecue propane tanks. Provided customers with advice/recommendations on horticulture. Assisted staff with property maintenance/planting.