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Mailing Address &
Contact Information
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Maria Martello
13207 Westmeath Lane
Clarksville, MD 21029
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Education
August 2008-Present
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University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering
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Expected Graduation Date: May 2012
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Cumulative GPA: 3.10
Extracurricular
Activities
August 2009-Present
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College Park Scholars
Advisory Board Member & Ambassador
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Selected to represent sophomore class of International Studies students;
plan networking and community outreach events for freshman and sophomores
- Recruit prospective students to Scholars and assist the Scholars central
staff at a variety ofspecial events and projects
October 2008-Present
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Student Entertainment Events (SEE)
Special Events Director
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Work with 15 student directors and 2 graduate advisors to coordinate weekly
campus-wide
events for UM student body, manage $11,000 budget, plan annual Art Attack day
events on McKeldin Mall
February 2008-Present
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Alpha Omega Epsilon Sorority
Member
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Network with other women in engineering at the University; promote
professionalism,
unity, and an atmosphere conducive to learning within the sorority
September 2008-February 2009
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Model United Nations
Delegate
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Researched Turkey's government and current issues; practiced public speaking
and presentation skills
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Attended Harvard Model United Nations Conference in February 2009
September 2008-December 2008
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Engineering & Design Hovercraft Project
Structure & Levitation Team Member
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Designed, tested, and evaluated multiple plenum structures and levitation fans
to find most efficient design
- Qualified to competed in final design competition; craft successfully
navigated course autonomously
- Prepared & formally presented a preliminary and final design package using
Pro Engineer, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
July 2007
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Attended Instituto Mediterraneo de Sol
International Student
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Studied at a rigorous overseas institute in Malaga, Spain for two weeks;
completed 40 hours of Spanish language and culture classes
Community Service
March 2009
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Alternative Spring Break
Team Member
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Selected to travel to Dungannon, VA to help rebuild community center and two
homes in low-income Virginia area with other students in the A. James Clark
School of Engineering
2006-2008
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National Honor Society Volunteer Service
Fundraiser and Project Coordinator
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Participated in multiple Adopt-a-Road and Relay for Life events; raised funds
for St. Jude's and Susan G. Komen foundations
Summer 2006-2008
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Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer Builder & Fundraiser
- Blitz-built 2 homes in Summer 2005 and 4 homes in Summer 2006 for
families
and children of the working poor
- Raised funds for trip costs, equipment and families at local hardware
stores
Honors and Awards
August 2008-Present
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UM College Park Scholars-International Scholars Program
October 2006-May 2008
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National Honor Society Member
October 2006-May 2008
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National Spanish Honor Society Member
Spring 2008
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Maryland Distinguished Scholar Honorable Mention
Fall 2005-Spring 2008
References Available Upon Request
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