Jackson Brooks
Education
California Baptist University, Riverside CA
Expected 2029
B.Arch / M.Arch — Year 3 of 5 · GPA 3.7
- Focus: Regional vernacular architecture, classical tradition, and sacred geometry
- Relevant coursework: Design Studio I & II, Structures, Architectural History, Building Technology
Sarasota Virtual School, Sarasota FL
2024
High School Diploma · GPA 3.9
Professional Experience
Homestead Timber Frames, Cookeville TN
Summer 2026
Joiner
- Produced traditional mortise and tenon timber frames for mountain home construction
- Chiseled, sawed, and sanded large structural timbers to specification in the production shop
- Participated in on-site frame assembly with the full construction team
Yoder's Tree Service, Sarasota FL
May – Aug 2025
Grounds Crew
- Performed tree removal, trimming, and site cleanup across residential and commercial properties
Peridia Country Club, Sarasota FL
Jun 2023 – May 2024
Golf Pro Shop Assistant
- Provided service in a private club environment, developing professionalism and client relations skills
Service & Leadership
Schindler Site Model — Design Studio I
2025
Project Manager · California Baptist University
- Appointed by studio faculty to coordinate and lead the construction of the studio site model, directing a team of approximately 30 students through task delegation, workflow management, and final review preparation
Young Life
Sep 2024 – Dec 2025
Leader
- Served as a Young Life leader for one and a half years, mentoring high school students and leading weekly outreach activities
Refugee Relief Farm, Atlanta GA
Jul 2023
Farm Hand
- Worked on a refugee relief farm on the outskirts of Atlanta, caring for sheep and goats as part of a community agricultural program
Bent Nail Ministries — Zambia
Summer 2022
Construction Volunteer
- Served on a construction mission trip in Zambia, contributing hands-on labor to community building projects
Skills
Software: SketchUp / Layout, Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud
Craft: Timber framing, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, on-site frame assembly
Drawing: Graphite pencil, pen, watercolor, freehand architectural illustration
Language: English (native)
References
Tim Dennis
(615) 489-3334
Homestead Timber Frames · Cookeville, TN
Scott Yoder
(269) 832-6643
Yoder's Tree Service · Sarasota, FL
Steven Nunez
(951) 970-0047
Whitman | Peterson · Westlake Village, CA