Work Experience
2015 – Present Clinical Anaplastologist at the Center for Craniofacial Epithetics, Sterrebeek, Belgium
Hyper realistic silicone facial prosthesis design - auricular, nasal, orbital, etc.
Cosmetic silicone covers for leg and arm prostheses
Partial hand and foot prostheses, fingers and toes
Research and development - implementation of 3D printing, 3D scanning, and other innovative technologies adapted for prosthetics
2015 Assistant Instructor for Code Abode, Chicago, IL
Assisted with instruction for introductory coding courses in HTML, CSS, Javascript
Created content and tutorials for students
Aided students in creating web pages and simple app design
2015 Intern at the National Museum of Health + Medicine Chicago, Chicago, IL
Conduct research for projects and museum exhibits
Create content and assets for museum exhibits
2014 – 2015 Graduate Student at the Instructional Technology Lab, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Graphic and instructional design
Create instructional materials and tutorials for university faculty, staff, and students
2013 – 2015 Graduate Research Project exploring non-invasive digital fossil excavation methods with the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
CT data compilation and segmentation
3D modeling of fossil data
2013 – 2015 Volunteer, Craniofacial Clinic, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Create adhesive and implant-retained auricular, nasal, and orbital prostheses for patients
Surgical planning
2011 – 2013 Sculpture Lab Manager, University of New Mexico Department of Fine Art, Albuquerque, NM
Coordinated and operated Art Department Sculpture facilities
Trained Faculty, staff, and students on equipment and safety protocol
Taught introductory training courses in woodworking, metal fabrication, silversmithing, foundry, lost wax/bronze casting
Provided construction and conceptualization support and assistance for faculty and students
2009-2010 Sculpture Lab Assistant, University of New Mexico Department of FineArt, Albuquerque, NM
Ran and maintained Sculpture Lab facilities in lieu of Lab Manager
Provided support and assisted students with projects, tools, and equipment
Education
2015 Master of Science in Biomedical Visualization, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
2010 Bachelor of Fine Art, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2008 Rome Art Program, Rome, Italy
Exhibitions
2015 TechAbility Exhibit, National Museum of Health + Medicine Chicago, Chicago, IL
2015 Traumatic Brain Injury Exhibit, National Museum of Health + Medicine Chicago, Chicago, IL
2014 Student Association of Medical Artists Group Show, National Museum of Health + Medicine Chicago, Chicago, IL
2013 Student Association of Medical Artists Group Show, National Museum of Health + Medicine Chicago, Chicago, IL
2010 Back From the Dead, Factory on 5th Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
2009 Group show, Wooden Cow Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
2008 Sibling Rivalry, Stove Art Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
Presentations
2020 IAA Access Anaplastology Web Series - Workshop: Wax Sculpture Finishing Techniques: Thin Margins & Life-Like Texture
2020 IAA Access Anaplastology Web Series - Webinar: Wax Sculpture Finishing Techniques: Thin Margins & Life-Like Texture
2020 An Introduction to Anaplastology - UIC Biomedical Visualization Program, Guest Lecture (Online), Chicago, IL
2019 Anaplastology and Social Media, International Anaplastology Association Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
2019 An Introduction to Anaplastology - UIC Biomedical Visualization Program, Guest Lecture (Online), Chicago, IL
2018 Anaplastology & Facial Prosthetics, Guest Lecture (Online), Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH
2017 The Art of Facial Prosthetics - Ceroplastics - International Congress on Wax Modeling, London, England
2017 Anaplastologie: Gezichts en Ledematen Prothesen in Silicone - Centrum voor Volwassenenonderwijs (Centre for Adult Education, Presentation in Dutch), Tervuren, Belgium
2017 SILDEP Symposium on Silicone Technology - 2-Layer Silicone Aesthetic Cover Tutorial (Leg Prosthesis), Sterrebeek, Belgium
2016 SILDEP Symposium on Silicone Technology - 2-Layer Silicone Aesthetic Cover Tutorial, Wetteren, Belgium
2016 Digital Archaeology - Gobero Burial Complex, Society of Africanist Archaeologists (SAfA) Biennial Converence, Toulouse, France
2015 Anaplastology - nasal prostheses ("Nose Demonstrator" program R&D), iMinds Conference, Mechelen, Belgium
2015 Non-Invasive Digital Excavation and Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Human Paleontological Remains - Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia
Published Works
2019 The Art of Anaplastology: Anatomical Wax Work In Modern Facial Prosthetics - Contributor to the Book of Proceedings for the Ceroplastics international Congress of Wax Modelling (London, 2017)
2008 Illustrations for Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences, Vol. II, textbook by Dr. James Swan
2007 Illustrations for Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences, Vol. I, textbook by Dr. James Swan
Associations
2021 International Anaplastology Association - Secretary, Board of Directors
2019 - Present International Anaplastology Association - Education Committee Member
2014 – 2015 Social Media Blogger, Student Association of Medical Artists (SAMA)
2014 – 2016 Member of the Association of Medical Illustrators
Skills
Anaplastology: Implant-retained and adhesive-retained ear, nose, and orbital prosthesis fabrication, ocularistry, obturator fabrication, substructure and superstructure fabrication cosmetic silicone leg and arm covers, partial hand and foot prostheses
Medical Illustration / Visualization: Traditional and digital media with a medical / scientific focus (anatomy, biology, cellular biology, etc.)
Digital Media: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, InDesign, Audition, Dreamweaver), Autodesk 3Ds Max, MudBox, Pixologic ZBrush, Materialise ® Mimics, data segmentation (CT), 3D modeling, 3D scanning, rapid prototyping, photogrammetry, haptic simulation/augmented reality, coding (HTML, CSS, C++), surgical planning
Traditional Media: Graphite, pen & ink, wash, oil paint, acrylic paint
Sculpture: Wax work, lost wax casting, mold making, silversmithing, welding, metal fabrication, woodworking
Printmaking: Screen printing, intaglio, lithography