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EDUCATION Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA B.A. cum laude with honor in Architectural Studies, May 2014 Mary Vance Young Scholarship 2013, Linda Kelso Wright ’60 Award 2014 Thesis -‐ Tradition and Innovation: An Exploration of the Tension Between Historic and Modern-‐ day Architecture in Siena, Italy. EXPERIENCE Architectural Teaching Assistant, October to December 2013 Mount Holyoke College Department of Art and Art History, South Hadley, MA • Collaborated directly with Professor to develop upper division coursework. • Led in-‐class group and individual critiques. • Met with students after class hours for individual support. Architectural Intern, May to August 2013 Studio Milani, Siena, Italy • Participated in site visits of ongoing projects. • Utilized 3D modeling and design software to create digital models of projects. • Used AutoCAD to create technical drawings for senior architects and clients. • Collaborated creatively on ongoing and upcoming projects. • Worked independently on translating current website from Italian to English. Student Office Assistant, September to December 2012 Mount Holyoke College Office of Environmental Health and Safety, South Hadley, MA • Aided in administrative management of office duties. Ecological Representative, October 2010 to May 2012 Mount Holyoke College Office of Environmental Health and Safety, South Hadley, MA • Coordinate and implement environmental campaigns on campus. • Facilitate student awareness of campus environmental stewardship. Intern, June to July 2011 Women’s National Democratic Club, Washington DC • Edited and compiled club charter. • Organized and attended book readings. Architectural Intern, July to August 2011 Kamil Khan Mumtaz Architects, Lahore, Pakistan • Collaborated on project about urban transformations in Lahore. • Participated in site visits of ongoing projects. • Attended meetings with new clients and transcribed notes. RELEVANT COURSEWORK The Politics and Poetics of Sustainable Architecture Art Restoration Studio (Siena, Italy) Medieval and Renaissance Art and Architecture in Siena and Florence Building the Modern Environment: Architecture 1890-‐1990 Visual Investigations: Sculpture 1 Digital Constructions: Intermediate Architectural Design Studio Sculpting Space: Introduction to Architectural Design SKILLS Software: AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite Languages: Fluent in Urdu and business proficiency in Italian