Hello, my name is Maho. I grew up in New England where I attended the University of Connecticut for my undergraduate degrees in Linguistics (Philosophy) and English with a minor in Cognitive Science. There I was also a Division I athlete running cross country, indoor, and outdoor track and field. Since then I have lived and worked in Japan (Shizuoka, Tochigi, Tokyo) and Los Angeles. I recently graduated from the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning with a Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Digital and Material Technologies. I currently reside in NYC.
CV
SKILLS:
・DESIGN: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro, After Effects
・MODELING: Rhino, RhinoScript (Python), Sketchup, Enscape (renderer), Keyshot (renderer), MasterCam, Cura,
Unreal 5.2, Unity , Blender, Mixamo, Photogrammetry
・DATA: QGIS, Python via Jupyter Notebooks (beginner), Tableau (beginner)
・TOOLS: ZUND machine, Waterjet, 3 axis CNC, 3d printing, Kuka KR6 (incremental denting), and Kuka KR60 (extruding clay and plastic pellets),
Ender 3D printer, MIG & TIG welding (with steel), Siphon spray gun (wet paint and powder coating), experience with epoxy and fiberglass
・DESIGN: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro, After Effects
・MODELING: Rhino, RhinoScript (Python), Sketchup, Enscape (renderer), Keyshot (renderer), MasterCam, Cura,
Unreal 5.2, Unity , Blender, Mixamo, Photogrammetry
・DATA: QGIS, Python via Jupyter Notebooks (beginner), Tableau (beginner)
・TOOLS: ZUND machine, Waterjet, 3 axis CNC, 3d printing, Kuka KR6 (incremental denting), and Kuka KR60 (extruding clay and plastic pellets),
Ender 3D printer, MIG & TIG welding (with steel), Siphon spray gun (wet paint and powder coating), experience with epoxy and fiberglass
EDUCATION:
University of Michigan - Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (Ann Arbor, MI): 2020 - 2024
・Master of Science in Digital and Material Technologies
・Master of Architecture (3G)
The Los Angeles Institute of Architecture and Design (Los Angeles, CA): Feb 2019 – Dec 2019
・ Graduate Prep Program
University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT): 2009 - 2013
・Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics (Philosophy)
・Bachelor of Arts in English
・Minor in Cognitive Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Spaeth Design (Queens, New York, USA)
Freelance Technical Fabricator: September 2024 - current
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University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA)
Research Fellow: September 2022 - April 2023
・ Each year several students are selected for the Master of Science Fellowship position which comes with a stipend, and a research and
mentorship position with a faculty member within their concentration. I am working with Associate Professor Glenn Wilcox, his projects focus on
design with biomaterials such as mycelium and hempcrete.
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA)
Research Assistant: September 2022 - November 2022
・assisted with sewing on Muschenheim Fellow, Adam Miller’s interactive inflatable large scale puppets for the Better When Messy architectural
fellowship show assisted with sewing on Muschenheim Fellow, Adam Miller’s interactive inflatable large scale puppets for the Better When Messy
architectural fellowship show
University of Michigan - Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (Ann Arbor, MI): 2020 - 2024
・Master of Science in Digital and Material Technologies
・Master of Architecture (3G)
The Los Angeles Institute of Architecture and Design (Los Angeles, CA): Feb 2019 – Dec 2019
・ Graduate Prep Program
University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT): 2009 - 2013
・Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics (Philosophy)
・Bachelor of Arts in English
・Minor in Cognitive Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Spaeth Design (Queens, New York, USA)
Freelance Technical Fabricator: September 2024 - current
・
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA)
Research Fellow: September 2022 - April 2023
・ Each year several students are selected for the Master of Science Fellowship position which comes with a stipend, and a research and
mentorship position with a faculty member within their concentration. I am working with Associate Professor Glenn Wilcox, his projects focus on
design with biomaterials such as mycelium and hempcrete.
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA)
Research Assistant: September 2022 - November 2022
・assisted with sewing on Muschenheim Fellow, Adam Miller’s interactive inflatable large scale puppets for the Better When Messy architectural
fellowship show assisted with sewing on Muschenheim Fellow, Adam Miller’s interactive inflatable large scale puppets for the Better When Messy
architectural fellowship show
Wismettac Asian Foods Inc. (Santa Fe Springs, California, USA)
Export Clerk: January 2018 – March 2019
・maintained warehouse inventory for three of the most in-demand products for domestic and international customers
with the aid of Oracle (purchasing)
・worked closely with distributors and international ocean freight providers to gather shipment details, resolve problems, and streamline the process
・ensured accurate product values and country of origin were provided for NOAA inspection and documentation for international transaction with
Peru, Mexico, China, and Russia to ensure proper international import and export clearance
Custom Jewelry Design Company (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Jewelry Design Assistant: July 2017 - September 2017
・assisted with the custom design process using Matrix 8, a Rhino based CAD program, which was later 3D printed as a wax model for
casting into metal
NPO Japan Cricket Association (Sano City, Tochigi, Japan)
Events and Communication Coordinator: April 2015 - July 2016
・managed four tournaments series and one annual awards event
・arranged accommodation, food, and transportation for 200+ people
・facilitated communication between a diverse set of international colleagues by serving as a translator
・created new media strategies and calendar that targeted both the Japanese and Expat communities in Japan with
the International Cricket Council)
ALTIA CENTRAL (Gotemba City & Morimachi, Shizuoka, Japan)
Assistant Language Teacher: August 2013 - April 2015
・created and taught English lessons at 5 elementary schools and 6 kindergartens in accordance with materials provided by the
Board of Education of each city
EXTRACURRICULARS & AWARDS:
Export Clerk: January 2018 – March 2019
・maintained warehouse inventory for three of the most in-demand products for domestic and international customers
with the aid of Oracle (purchasing)
・worked closely with distributors and international ocean freight providers to gather shipment details, resolve problems, and streamline the process
・ensured accurate product values and country of origin were provided for NOAA inspection and documentation for international transaction with
Peru, Mexico, China, and Russia to ensure proper international import and export clearance
Custom Jewelry Design Company (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Jewelry Design Assistant: July 2017 - September 2017
・assisted with the custom design process using Matrix 8, a Rhino based CAD program, which was later 3D printed as a wax model for
casting into metal
NPO Japan Cricket Association (Sano City, Tochigi, Japan)
Events and Communication Coordinator: April 2015 - July 2016
・managed four tournaments series and one annual awards event
・arranged accommodation, food, and transportation for 200+ people
・facilitated communication between a diverse set of international colleagues by serving as a translator
・created new media strategies and calendar that targeted both the Japanese and Expat communities in Japan with
the International Cricket Council)
ALTIA CENTRAL (Gotemba City & Morimachi, Shizuoka, Japan)
Assistant Language Teacher: August 2013 - April 2015
・created and taught English lessons at 5 elementary schools and 6 kindergartens in accordance with materials provided by the
Board of Education of each city
EXTRACURRICULARS & AWARDS:
・ 2023 Student Show (Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning)
The BDSM Glubby Fun Bag project was selected to be a part of the show.
・ Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant Recipient (2023)
" The Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant is designed to support Rackham graduate students who need assistance to carry out research
that advances their progress toward their degree."
・ Master of Science Fellowship (2022 – 2023)
"Each year one to two students are selected for the prestigious Master of Science Fellowship position which comes with a stipend, and a
research and mentorship position with a faculty member within their concentration."
・ Urban Seed Bank project was selected for the Platform 2020 Exhibit
・ Division I athlete: Cross Country, Indoor, and Outdoor Track & Field (2009 – 2011)
The BDSM Glubby Fun Bag project was selected to be a part of the show.
・ Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant Recipient (2023)
" The Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant is designed to support Rackham graduate students who need assistance to carry out research
that advances their progress toward their degree."
・ Master of Science Fellowship (2022 – 2023)
"Each year one to two students are selected for the prestigious Master of Science Fellowship position which comes with a stipend, and a
research and mentorship position with a faculty member within their concentration."
・ Urban Seed Bank project was selected for the Platform 2020 Exhibit
・ Division I athlete: Cross Country, Indoor, and Outdoor Track & Field (2009 – 2011)