RESUME

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Zachariah Kramer home | email zkramer@mit.edu

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. Candidate for Masters of Architecture, January 2002. Concentration in computer-aided design and machining (CAD/CAM). Participant in MIT-sponsored projects in Thailand, Turkey, and Japan.

Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA.
Bachelor of Arts, Art History, June 1994. Coursework included art history, computer science, and engineering. Fluent in Spanish.

Georgetown Day High School, Washington, DC.
Graduated June 1990.

Design, layout, and HTML: Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker, Quark Express, MS Office, Dreamweaver, Flash.

Modeling and Rendering: Autocad, Form-Z, Lightscape, 3D Studio MAX, Solidworks, Maya.

CAD/CAM software and equipment: IDEAS, Bobcad, Compumill and Milltronics control software, Quickslice, StrataSys 3D Printer, Universal X-class laser cutters, Compumill CNC milling machine, CNC lathe, waterjet cutter, vacuum former.

Trim Carpenter, Kimo Griggs Architect, Somerville, MA. June 2000.
Rebuild original windows in turn of the century commercial building. Custom mill trim, cast new lead counterweights, fit and install window reveals.

Fabricator, Tri-Pyramid Structures, Inc., Acton, MA. Summer 1999.
Machined and assemble stainless steel and aluminum structural components for architecturally-oriented engineering firm. Required use of lathe, milling machine, and CNC operation and programming. Repair and maintain shop equipment, design and execute shop improvements. Crate and ship orders.

Art Installer and Handler, Self-employed, Philadelphia. 1996–98. Work with artists and curators to lay out and install exhibitions in all media (primarily at The Galleries at Moore). Assist artist Richard Torchia to construct and install works in Philadelphia and New York City.

Carpenter, Self-employed, Philadelphia. 1996–98. Design and construct wood furniture according to specific parameters and deadlines, in my shop or on-site.

Computer Consultant, Self-employed, Philadelphia. 1996–98. Maintain and repair computer systems for individual clients. Design all stages of a computerized artist slide registry containing statements and images by over 1500 Philadelphia-area artists for publication on the Internet's World Wide Web.

Curatorial and Administrative Assistant, The Galleries At Moore, Philadelphia (June 1994-June 1996). Assist with all aspects of exhibition planning and execution. Maintain financial records and create budgets, write grants and help fundraise, assist with future exhibition designs and catalog publications, help install shows, and maintain the physical plant.

Public Systems Manager, Swarthmore College Computing Center, Swarthmore, PA (September 1991-May 1994). Maintain over 100 public computers connected to local networks and the Internet. Test, diagnose, and repair software, hardware, and operating system problems. Manage student computing consultants. Provide software and hardware support in person and by telephone. Serve as liaison between Computing Center and college faculty.

Carpenter, Self-employed, Washington, DC (summer 1993). Design and construct original designs for individual and small business clients.

Information Systems Assistant, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington, DC (summer 1992). Develop help-desk system to facilitate problem response and tracking in cross-platform computing environment.

Carpenter, McMinkman Co., Brooks, Maine (summer 1991). Help frame (post-and-beam) and sheath a three story residence.