Abbey R.

Bigler
abbeyrbigler@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An inquisitive professional writer and journalist with experience working with scientific topics, conducting
research and interviews, copyediting, and effectively managing multiple projects to meet deadlines.

EDUCATION
M.S. in Science Journalism August 2019 (Expected)
Boston University

B.A. in English May 2018

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Minors in Biology, Communications, and Business and Technical Writing
Honors College, Summa Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant September 2018-Present
Ellen Ruppel Shell, Boston University, Science Journalism Program Co-Director Boston, MA
• Conducted research and compiled information to answer specific questions for upcoming book
• Designed a website using Wordpress to promote Shell’s 2018 book, The Job
• Combed through The Job and gathered interesting facts to base promotional articles on

Development Department Intern May 2018-August 2018

Stroud Water Research Center Avondale, PA
• Wrote articles profiling interns and scientists, one for a newsletter and another for a local magazine
• Designed eye-catching flyers, invitations, signs and other promotional materials for fundraising events
• Assisted in curating social media content for Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

Science News Column Founder and Writer August 2017-May 2018

The Quad, West Chester University’s Student Newspaper West Chester, PA
• Established The Quad’s first ever science news column through a proposal to the editor-in-chief
• Researched and wrote weekly columns on both local and national science news topics
• Interviewed students and professors involved in scientific research and activities

Freelance Copyeditor May 2017-Present

Coalesce MedCom, LLC West Chester, PA
• Edit PowerPoint slide presentations on medical topics for grammar and compliance with style guide
• Check PowerPoint slide presentations for clarity and communicate any issues to supervisor in scientific
strategy department

News Intern for Ophthalmology and Orthopedics Divisions January 2017-April 2017
SLACK, Inc. Thorofare, NJ
• Wrote short medical news articles based on published research and conference presentations
• Transcribed interviews and conducted basic research on medical topics and experts
• Created clear summaries of press releases

REFERENCES
• Available upon request