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Email: maryaltho!@yahoo.com 1440 Magazine St, Apt D, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504.373.3579

INTERN LEVEL ARCHITECT / INTERIOR DESIGNERDesign-driven, experienced architect seeking to advance good design through social responsibility and environmental performance.

United States Peace Corps , Mali, West AfricaProject Manager, Architect, Sanitation Extension Agent - 2007-2010Volunteer work including project development, needs assessment, grant writing, establishing project budgets, coordinating multilingual project teams, purchasing materials and supplies, and supervising project implementation.Designed and managed 6,000 SF school construction project focusing on environmental sustainability, rainwater harvesting, cost-e!ectiveness, and local community participation.

Chan Krieger Sieniewicz , Cambridge, MassachusettsIntern Architect - January to March, June to September 2005Worked closely with Principal and project team on LEED certified, 22,000 SF Signature Aviation Terminal at Logan Airport. Produced construction document set and 3D computer model. Contributed to design development, detail specifications, and presentation materials including rendered perspective drawings. Assisted construction document phase and construction administration for 480,000 SF, 279 unit Oakridge Village residential community on remediated brownfield site. Generated 3D models and renderings for 4,000 SF Park at Central Wharf. Produced models and presentation materials for AIA award winning Anacostia River Waterfront development plan.

University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OHMaster of Architecture 2010Bachelor of Science in Interior Design 2007Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2005

President of American Institute of Architecture Students(AIAS), Cincinnati ChapterHonors Scholars Program, University of CincinnatiCincinnatus University Scholarship

Auroville Earth Institute , Tamil Nadu, IndiaArchitect and Construction Supervisor - April to September 2006Volunteer work on UNDP sponsored post-tsunami reconstruction projects. Finalized design details, produced construction documents, and supervised construction of three community centers in tsunami-a!ected villages. Led training programs for local masons covering sustainable construction techniques and earthquake resistant technologies. Served as liaison between United Nations administrators and project team.

Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, and Stewart , Atlanta, GeorgiaIntern Interior Designer - January to March, June to September 2004Worked closely with project team on construction document set for 552,000 SF, 305 unit Viridian condominium tower. Assisted in space planning, material specifications, and production of presentation materials including hand-rendered perspectives and finish boards.

University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OhioTeaching Asst. for Drawing and Computer Skills Class - 2003 to 2007Independently taught 20-student classes in hand drafting, perspective technique, and field drawing. Assisted 20-student classes in Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Form-Z.

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Email: maryaltho!@yahoo.com 1440 Magazine St, Apt D, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504.373.3579

INTERN LEVEL ARCHITECT / INTERIOR DESIGNERDesign-driven, experienced architect seeking to advance good design through social responsibility and environmental performance.

United States Peace Corps , Mali, West AfricaProject Manager, Architect, Sanitation Extension Agent - 2007-2010Volunteer work including project development, needs assessment, grant writing, establishing project budgets, coordinating multilingual project teams, purchasing materials and supplies, and supervising project implementation.Designed and managed 6,000 SF school construction project focusing on environmental sustainability, rainwater harvesting, cost-e!ectiveness, and local community participation.

Chan Krieger Sieniewicz , Cambridge, MassachusettsIntern Architect - January to March, June to September 2005Worked closely with Principal and project team on LEED certified, 22,000 SF Signature Aviation Terminal at Logan Airport. Produced construction document set and 3D computer model. Contributed to design development, detail specifications, and presentation materials including rendered perspective drawings. Assisted construction document phase and construction administration for 480,000 SF, 279 unit Oakridge Village residential community on remediated brownfield site. Generated 3D models and renderings for 4,000 SF Park at Central Wharf. Produced models and presentation materials for AIA award winning Anacostia River Waterfront development plan.

University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OHMaster of Architecture 2010Bachelor of Science in Interior Design 2007Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2005

President of American Institute of Architecture Students(AIAS), Cincinnati ChapterHonors Scholars Program, University of CincinnatiCincinnatus University Scholarship

Auroville Earth Institute , Tamil Nadu, IndiaArchitect and Construction Supervisor - April to September 2006Volunteer work on UNDP sponsored post-tsunami reconstruction projects. Finalized design details, produced construction documents, and supervised construction of three community centers in tsunami-a!ected villages. Led training programs for local masons covering sustainable construction techniques and earthquake resistant technologies. Served as liaison between United Nations administrators and project team.

Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, and Stewart , Atlanta, GeorgiaIntern Interior Designer - January to March, June to September 2004Worked closely with project team on construction document set for 552,000 SF, 305 unit Viridian condominium tower. Assisted in space planning, material specifications, and production of presentation materials including hand-rendered perspectives and finish boards.

University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OhioTeaching Asst. for Drawing and Computer Skills Class - 2003 to 2007Independently taught 20-student classes in hand drafting, perspective technique, and field drawing. Assisted 20-student classes in Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Form-Z.

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Email: maryaltho!@yahoo.com 1440 Magazine St, Apt D, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504.373.3579

INTERN LEVEL ARCHITECT / INTERIOR DESIGNERDesign-driven, experienced architect seeking to advance good design through social responsibility and environmental performance.

United States Peace Corps , Mali, West AfricaProject Manager, Architect, Sanitation Extension Agent - 2007-2010Volunteer work including project development, needs assessment, grant writing, establishing project budgets, coordinating multilingual project teams, purchasing materials and supplies, and supervising project implementation.Designed and managed 6,000 SF school construction project focusing on environmental sustainability, rainwater harvesting, cost-e!ectiveness, and local community participation.

Chan Krieger Sieniewicz , Cambridge, MassachusettsIntern Architect - January to March, June to September 2005Worked closely with Principal and project team on LEED certified, 22,000 SF Signature Aviation Terminal at Logan Airport. Produced construction document set and 3D computer model. Contributed to design development, detail specifications, and presentation materials including rendered perspective drawings. Assisted construction document phase and construction administration for 480,000 SF, 279 unit Oakridge Village residential community on remediated brownfield site. Generated 3D models and renderings for 4,000 SF Park at Central Wharf. Produced models and presentation materials for AIA award winning Anacostia River Waterfront development plan.

University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OHMaster of Architecture 2010Bachelor of Science in Interior Design 2007Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2005

President of American Institute of Architecture Students(AIAS), Cincinnati ChapterHonors Scholars Program, University of CincinnatiCincinnatus University Scholarship

Auroville Earth Institute , Tamil Nadu, IndiaArchitect and Construction Supervisor - April to September 2006Volunteer work on UNDP sponsored post-tsunami reconstruction projects. Finalized design details, produced construction documents, and supervised construction of three community centers in tsunami-a!ected villages. Led training programs for local masons covering sustainable construction techniques and earthquake resistant technologies. Served as liaison between United Nations administrators and project team.

Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, and Stewart , Atlanta, GeorgiaIntern Interior Designer - January to March, June to September 2004Worked closely with project team on construction document set for 552,000 SF, 305 unit Viridian condominium tower. Assisted in space planning, material specifications, and production of presentation materials including hand-rendered perspectives and finish boards.

University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OhioTeaching Asst. for Drawing and Computer Skills Class - 2003 to 2007Independently taught 20-student classes in hand drafting, perspective technique, and field drawing. Assisted 20-student classes in Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Form-Z.

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Email: maryaltho!@yahoo.com 1440 Magazine St, Apt D, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504.373.3579

INTERN LEVEL ARCHITECT / INTERIOR DESIGNERDesign-driven, experienced architect seeking to advance good design through social responsibility and environmental performance.

United States Peace Corps , Mali, West AfricaProject Manager, Architect, Sanitation Extension Agent - 2007-2010Volunteer work including project development, needs assessment, grant writing, establishing project budgets, coordinating multilingual project teams, purchasing materials and supplies, and supervising project implementation.Designed and managed 6,000 SF school construction project focusing on environmental sustainability, rainwater harvesting, cost-e!ectiveness, and local community participation.

Chan Krieger Sieniewicz , Cambridge, MassachusettsIntern Architect - January to March, June to September 2005Worked closely with Principal and project team on LEED certified, 22,000 SF Signature Aviation Terminal at Logan Airport. Produced construction document set and 3D computer model. Contributed to design development, detail specifications, and presentation materials including rendered perspective drawings. Assisted construction document phase and construction administration for 480,000 SF, 279 unit Oakridge Village residential community on remediated brownfield site. Generated 3D models and renderings for 4,000 SF Park at Central Wharf. Produced models and presentation materials for AIA award winning Anacostia River Waterfront development plan.

University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OHMaster of Architecture 2010Bachelor of Science in Interior Design 2007Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2005

President of American Institute of Architecture Students(AIAS), Cincinnati ChapterHonors Scholars Program, University of CincinnatiCincinnatus University Scholarship

Auroville Earth Institute , Tamil Nadu, IndiaArchitect and Construction Supervisor - April to September 2006Volunteer work on UNDP sponsored post-tsunami reconstruction projects. Finalized design details, produced construction documents, and supervised construction of three community centers in tsunami-a!ected villages. Led training programs for local masons covering sustainable construction techniques and earthquake resistant technologies. Served as liaison between United Nations administrators and project team.

Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, and Stewart , Atlanta, GeorgiaIntern Interior Designer - January to March, June to September 2004Worked closely with project team on construction document set for 552,000 SF, 305 unit Viridian condominium tower. Assisted in space planning, material specifications, and production of presentation materials including hand-rendered perspectives and finish boards.

University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OhioTeaching Asst. for Drawing and Computer Skills Class - 2003 to 2007Independently taught 20-student classes in hand drafting, perspective technique, and field drawing. Assisted 20-student classes in Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Form-Z.

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Email: maryaltho!@yahoo.com 1440 Magazine St, Apt D, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504.373.3579

INTERN LEVEL ARCHITECT / INTERIOR DESIGNERDesign-driven, experienced architect seeking to advance good design through social responsibility and environmental performance.

United States Peace Corps , Mali, West AfricaProject Manager, Architect, Sanitation Extension Agent - 2007-2010Volunteer work including project development, needs assessment, grant writing, establishing project budgets, coordinating multilingual project teams, purchasing materials and supplies, and supervising project implementation.Designed and managed 6,000 SF school construction project focusing on environmental sustainability, rainwater harvesting, cost-e!ectiveness, and local community participation.

Chan Krieger Sieniewicz , Cambridge, MassachusettsIntern Architect - January to March, June to September 2005Worked closely with Principal and project team on LEED certified, 22,000 SF Signature Aviation Terminal at Logan Airport. Produced construction document set and 3D computer model. Contributed to design development, detail specifications, and presentation materials including rendered perspective drawings. Assisted construction document phase and construction administration for 480,000 SF, 279 unit Oakridge Village residential community on remediated brownfield site. Generated 3D models and renderings for 4,000 SF Park at Central Wharf. Produced models and presentation materials for AIA award winning Anacostia River Waterfront development plan.

University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OHMaster of Architecture 2010Bachelor of Science in Interior Design 2007Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2005

President of American Institute of Architecture Students(AIAS), Cincinnati ChapterHonors Scholars Program, University of CincinnatiCincinnatus University Scholarship

Auroville Earth Institute , Tamil Nadu, IndiaArchitect and Construction Supervisor - April to September 2006Volunteer work on UNDP sponsored post-tsunami reconstruction projects. Finalized design details, produced construction documents, and supervised construction of three community centers in tsunami-a!ected villages. Led training programs for local masons covering sustainable construction techniques and earthquake resistant technologies. Served as liaison between United Nations administrators and project team.

Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, and Stewart , Atlanta, GeorgiaIntern Interior Designer - January to March, June to September 2004Worked closely with project team on construction document set for 552,000 SF, 305 unit Viridian condominium tower. Assisted in space planning, material specifications, and production of presentation materials including hand-rendered perspectives and finish boards.

University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, OhioTeaching Asst. for Drawing and Computer Skills Class - 2003 to 2007Independently taught 20-student classes in hand drafting, perspective technique, and field drawing. Assisted 20-student classes in Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Form-Z.

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PROJECT: Signature Aviation Terminal, Logan AirportLOCATION: Boston, MAARCHITECT: Chan Krieger SieniewiczPROJECT SIZE: 22,000 SFBUDGET: $11,200,000COMPLETED: June 2007

Passenger terminal and service building for Signature Aviation at Logan International Airport. The building is LEED certified, incorporating zinc

alloy cladding and sunshades to shield exterior glazing while providing views to the exterior runway. A large zinc canopy also shades the entrance at the south side of the terminal. Produced construction document set, digital model, and renderings. Contributed to design development and detail specifications.

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PROJECT: Park at Central WharfLOCATION: Boston, MAARCHITECT: Chan Krieger SieniewiczPROJECT SIZE: 4,000 SFBUDGET: $4,170,000COMPLETED: July 2007

Urban park and streetscape designed by CKS in collaboration with Reed Hilderbrand Associates. The design creates a gateway between Boston’s downtown historic districts and the New England Aquarium on the water front. Design elements include a trellis structure with integrated benches, outdoor seating, and a densely planted garden. Produced digital model, plans, presentation drawings, and deign specifications.

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PROJECT: Viridian CondominiumsLOCATION: Nashville, TNARCHITECT: Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart, & AssociatesPROJECT SIZE: 552,000 SF

Condominium tower with 31 stories, 305 residential units, exercise room, lobby, and lounge. The condo’s Deco-inspired interior includes uninterrupted views of the city, river, and surrounding neighborhoods. Produced construction document set, presentation drawings, and material specifications.

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Rendered Plan of Lobby Interior

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PROJECT: The Plaza, MidtownLOCATION: Atlanta, GAARCHITECT: Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart, & AssociatesPROJECT SIZE: 70,000 SF

Mixed use condominium tower in Midtown Atlanta with 452 residential units. All interior spaces incorporate a clean, contemporary aesthetic with a tasteful use of stone, granite, wood, and custom lighting. Assisted with material selection, finish boards, and design

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PROJECT: “Howl” BookstoreLOCATION: Cincinnati, OHARCHITECT: Mary AlthoffPROJECT SIZE: 8,000 SFMODEL SCALE: 1/2” - 1’-0”

Senior Interior Design Studio project in historic renovation, adaptive re-use, and retail design. Chosen program includes bookstore retail space, coffee bar, lounge seating, and performance space located in historic building in downtown Cincinnati. Design incorporates images and materials from “Beat Generation” literature and counter-culture fashion. Innovative material selection and transformation is seen in the use of burnt wood flooring, iron-rod bookshelves, and stacked paper

furniture.

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PROJECT: Russian Cube Design/BuildLOCATION: Cincinnati, OHARCHITECT: 20-person studio teamPROJECT SIZE: 8ft x 8ft x 8ft

Studio group project to design and construct an 8ft cube including an occupiable space containing a model of the same space. Focus on construction details and techtonics drove the use of a rich material palate including copper panels, stained glass, and masonite board. The interior space of the cube was designed to draw a person inside using obstructed viewpoints.

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PROJECT: Anavalli Community CenterLOCATION: Tamil Nadu, IndiaARCHITECT: Auroville Earth InstitutePROJECT SIZE: 3,000 SFCOMPLETED: September 2006

Community center sponsored by UNDP (United Nations Development Program) for post-tsunami reconstruction in southeast India. The design of each building incorporates earthquake-resistant technologies and environmentally sustainable materials such as interlocking, compressed earth bricks and ferro-cement roofing.

The project also included the training of local masons in sustainable construction techniques and community participation in design and development. Produced drawing set and design specifications and

managed construction for all phases of the project.

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PROJECT: Tongo Premier Cycle SchoolLOCATION: Tongo, Mali, West AfricaARCHITECT: Mary AlthoffPROJECT SIZE: 6,000 SFCOMPLETED: November 2010

Premier Cycle School designed and constructed while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali, West Africa. The design incorporates environmentally sustainable technologies including the use of compressed earth bricks and rainwater harvesting. The corrugated metal roof is raised to increase cross-ventilation and extended overhangs provide shade for walls exposed to the sun. Project emphasizes the use of community participation in design and construction. This is the first work of sustainable architecture to be constructed in the region and

will serve as a pilot program for future construction projects.

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