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Micah Gordley

Summary

Highly motivated scientific illustrator offering well-developed skills in drawing, painting, and graphic design and a strong understanding of scientific concepts. Pursuing position using talents to transform complex scientific and medical information into visual images that can be used in research, education, and marketing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientific Illustrator

Arcadia University Physical Therapy Department
Glenside , PA
2023.01 - 2024.05
  • Worked alongside the professors of the Arcadia University PT department to create illustrations that would benefit their teaching and provide me experience.
  • Created original artwork of the neural tracts alongside the neuroanatomy department.
  • Illustrating under the neuroanatomy professors provided me with a year's worth of research experience.
  • Redesigned presentation templates and produced travel infographics for the Experiential Learning Program using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Prepared presentations demonstrating the progress of ongoing projects.

Graphic Design Lab Monitor

Arcadia University Art Department
Glenside , PA
2023.01 - 2024.05
  • Provided technical assistance to students in the laboratory setting both with design and with printer usage.
  • Scheduled and monitored student access to laboratories and resources so that students could use the graphic design lab outside of class hours.
  • Maintained records of laboratory activities, supplies, and equipment usage.

Student Blogger

Arcadia University
Glenside , PA
2021.01 - 2024.05
  • Utilized strong writing and communication skills to share college experience ranging from scientific illustration, classes, athletics, and study abroad to provide insight about Arcadia University.
  • Provided insight about Arcadia University to prospective students
  • Actively participated in promotional advertisements and marketing.
  • Researched and wrote engaging content for the blog.
  • Edited and proofread blog posts before publication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Scientific Illustration (Pre-Medical Emphasis)

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
2024-05

Skills

  • Digital Media: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Z Brush; Experienced in Microsoft Word
  • Visualization and representation
  • High attention to detail
  • Laboratory experience and analysis
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Understanding of anatomy and medical terminology
  • Technical planning
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Ability to multitask

Accomplishments

  • Graduated magna cum laude in May 2024
  • Developmental biology research publication: Arcadia University CURE poster collaboration with Winthrop University researching the mus109 gene within DNA sequencing of the Drosophila oocyte and how it would affect fertility. (2023)
  • Received the Arcadia Athletics Award of Merit (2023)
  • Received the Middle Atlantic Conference Senior Scholar-Athlete Award for women's cross country (2023)

Affiliations

  • Captain of Arcadia University's women's cross country and track and field teams
  • Member of Arcadia Athletics Leadership Circle
  • Member of National Society of Leadership and Success

Timeline

Scientific Illustrator

Arcadia University Physical Therapy Department
2023.01 - 2024.05

Graphic Design Lab Monitor

Arcadia University Art Department
2023.01 - 2024.05

Student Blogger

Arcadia University
2021.01 - 2024.05

Bachelor of Arts - Scientific Illustration (Pre-Medical Emphasis)

Arcadia University
Micah Gordley