Meghan Roach
Asheville,NC
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthotic and Prosthetic Resident
Baylor College Of Medicine
07.2022 - Current
- Completed 4 month rotations at Hanger, VA hospital, and New Life Brace and Limb in the Houston area.
- Currently at CarePartners in Asheville, NC.
- Evaluating patients to determine devices for optimizing their function and goals.
- Developing treatment plans based of patient's unique needs.
- Educating patients on use and care of orthotic and prosthetic devises to enhance fit and function and providing follow-up care.
Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician
CarePartners Hospital
12.2013 - 05.2021
- Fabricated a wide variety of orthotic and prosthetic devices from start to finish, including modifying, vacuum forming, and finishing.
- Collaborated with clinicians to engineer devices for best patient outcomes.
- Sourced componentry and maintaining lab inventory.
Traveling Collections Handler (contractor)
The Field Museum Of Natural History
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Toured exhibits to 16 cities internationally.
- Unpacked artifacts, logged condition reports, and installed specimens in display mounts.
- Teamed with host venue staff to ensure proper humidity and light levels in galleries.
- Designed and implemented load plans for trucking shipments of components and crates.
Owner
Red Bandana Jewelry
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Designed and crafted one-of-a-kind jewelry in sterling silver and semi-precious stones.
- Collaborated with clients on custom commission jewelry.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Exhibit Preparator
The Field Museum Of Natural History
09.2009 - 11.2010
- Sculpted and cast components and props for museum exhibits.
- Worked with teams to install and take take apart touring exhibits.
- Preformed maintenance of exhibit halls, specimens, and components for public viewing.
Mold Maker & Quality Control Manager
BR Sculpture
12.2007 - 07.2009
- Worked with designers to create prototypes for high-end sculpture, furniture, and movie props.
- Designed, made, and used rubber, plaster, and sand molds.
- Inspected the fabricators craftsmanship to meet quality standards.
- Crated, shipped, and installed finished work
Goldsmith
Clara Williams Company
12.2005 - 12.2007
- Worked with owner to bring jewelry designs to life.
- Created jewelry with precious metals and stones.
- Purchased and inventoried 14K gold, precious gems, and semi-precious stones.
Instructor
Park West Ceramics
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Taught beginner student to hand-build and wheel-throw in clay.
- Maintained a communal studio space.
Education
Master of Science - Orthotics And Prosthetics
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Scuplture
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.2005
Additional Information
- Honors & Awards , Graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2005 Received the Irene Bychinsky-Bendler Scholarship
Timeline
Orthotic and Prosthetic Resident
Baylor College Of Medicine
07.2022 - Current
Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician
CarePartners Hospital
12.2013 - 05.2021
Owner
Red Bandana Jewelry
11.2011 - 01.2014
Traveling Collections Handler (contractor)
The Field Museum Of Natural History
01.2011 - 01.2017
Exhibit Preparator
The Field Museum Of Natural History
09.2009 - 11.2010
Mold Maker & Quality Control Manager
BR Sculpture
12.2007 - 07.2009
Goldsmith
Clara Williams Company
12.2005 - 12.2007
Instructor
Park West Ceramics
09.2005 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Orthotics And Prosthetics
Baylor College of Medicine
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Scuplture
University of Michigan