CONTACT
412.477.1828
crain.zook@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/zook-crain
EDUCATION
Kent State University
Master of Architecture
2022-2023 (GPA 3.6)
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
2018-2022 (GPA 3.7)
ORGANIZATIONS
APX Severus KSU
Ski & Snowboard Exec. Board - Member Relations
Foster, For the Love of Labs
Three Rivers Paddling Club
Habitat for Humanity
SKILLS
Rhino Revit
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
GIS Mapping
Vray / Lumion
Climate Consultant
Fabrication / 3D Printing
Presentation Skills , OBS
ACHIEVEMENTS
Kent CAED X-Gallery Recipient
- Fall 2021 & Fall 2022
Bostwick Design Scholarship 22’
Bowen Architecture Scholarship 21’
Deans List 2018’-22’
References Available Upon Request
Zook L. Crain
Design. Space. Art.
EXPERIENCE
CAED Graduate Assistant 2023 - Rui Liu
Assisted in teaching and managing two structural systems courses at Kent State University. Responsibilities included aiding students with and grading their assignments, teaching class in absence of professor, holding weekly office hours, and managing class attendance.
CMU Research Grant Intern/Faculty Assistant 2022 - Nick Safley
Worked in fabrication lab to implement a project production system for a CMU block research grant. Casted individual concrete blocks with various patterned faces, to later find shading / thermal capacities of blocks. The process started from designing blocks in Rhino, to 3D printing patterns and creating latex molds in order to cast these blocks.
Software as Media Grant Faculty Assistant 2020/2021 - Jon Penvose
Worked within a team of three, creating the “Software as Media” grant project that works to connect Akron’s North-side district to the community and city through augmented reality experiences. Conducted thorough research of Akron and its history to create an encyclopedia of historic and cultural sites around the area for an educational, informative application. Created a variety of maps using GIS and other data to visualize the area.
KSU Student Success Program Leader 2020 - Cody Holland
Co-taught a semester long training course for future peer leaders. Provided support to trainees through mentoring, observation, and feedback. Taught lessons on leadership development, cultural competency, and communication skills while serving as a liaison between Student Success Programs and trainees. Designed instructional materials used in training including: team building activities, hands-on experiences, worksheets, review games, and course agendas.
