2006 - Present, Historic Building Architects, LLC, Trenton, NJ. Ms. Ciesla has been involved in various phases of building documentation including Building Condition Assessment and Construction Documents. She also conducts product research to find products that are sensitive to historic fabric. Current projects include: Historic Speedwell, Morristown; Van Veghten, Bridgewater; Stockton Borough School, Stockton; Parsippany Presbyterian Church, Parsippany; Cadwalader Cottage, Trenton; St. Anthony of Padua, Jersey City.

2004 - 2006, K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, Red Bank, NJ. Ms. Ciesla was responsible for Single Family Housing Units for five development communities; work with the architectural consultants and in-house staff in the development of construction documents; assisted in preparation for project approval process; resolved construction code issues; and worked with the Home Design Gallery and Sales Associates to coordinate custom homes design for clients.

2003 - 2003, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ. Ms. Ciesla has worked on a variety of projects for the University, including: designs for office renovations, site and landscape design, historic documentation, historic and new signage; managed multiple projects under supervision of Director of Facilities Design; helped implement University ”Greening,” which included researching environmental issues, materials and systems and arranging seminars for introducing products and systems to staff.