Michael Richardson ARCHITECT
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
DRAFTSMAN
ILLUSTRATOR
PLANNER
EDUCATION University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Bachelor of Architecture, May 2013 Minor in General Music, Principle in Voice Cumulative GPA: 3.73, Cum Laude University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Study Abroad - Grand Tour of Europe, Summer 2011 Program visited and studied in Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome, Madrid, Athens, Rhodes, and Mykonos
EXPERIENCE OLCDC, Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation, Opa-Locka, FL UMSoA Charrette Team Member - Designer, May 2013 • Led a design team in the redevelopment of major downtown sector in Opa-Locka • Applied form-based code and new urbanism tactics to create an identity for the area • Produced final design strategy for the city to use for its implementation plan • Collaborated with a team of professionals, masters students in urban design and real estate development as well as public officials and business leaders OLCDC, Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation, Opa-Locka, FL Consulting Architect/Designer, January 2013 - August 2013 • Studied and analyzied three major corridors in the city to prepare design solutions • Created master plans that allow for phased growth and an economic development • Formulated a series of form-based codes and guidelines to be added to the city’s comprehensive redevelopment and zoning plans HFA, Housing Finance Authority, Miami-Dade County, FL Design Guidelines Consultant, January 2013 - June 2013 • Assessed the ability of the existing architectural and design guidelines • Replaced and improved these guidelines to better judge the quality of projects • Published a booklet describing how the HFA Guidelines elicit beautiful spaces R&R System Solutions, LLC. Sterling, VA Architectural and Building Design Associate, May 2013 - Present • Assist and create building plans and working drawings on multiple projects ranging from local to international sites USA Architects, Somerville, NJ Intern Architect, Summer 2012 • Redesigned and managed product library, working directly with outside vendors • Composed layouts and presentations for multiple proposals and projects • Produced CDs and RFP designs using programs such as Revit, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign while working both individually and in a team setting 171 Savannah Park Loop Casselberry, FL 32707 Richardson.Michael@outlook.com M.Richardson2@umiami.edu 973.216.1565
EXPERIENCE University of Miami, Office of Academic Enhancement, Coral Gables, FL Academic Fellow, May 2009 - May 2012 • Organized and led program teams to host creative and educational events • Advised and acted as a resource for over 250 residents on academic topics • Responsible for fostering a positive environment for living and learning University of Miami, Department of Housing and Residential Life Desk Assistant, October 2009 - July 2013 • Worked closely with multiple senior staffs daily on administrative tasks • Managed and processed the mail for over 3,500 residents using clerical skills • Provided positive customer service experiences through problem-solving and a strong attention to detail University of Miami, Department of Housing and Residential Life Resident Assistant, December 2012 - May 2013 • Served as a reliable and insightful leader for a floor of incoming students • Acted as a point person for crisis management for the building community • Built strong relationships to foster a mentor-mentee environment
SKILLS • Hand Drafting • Sketching • Hand Rendering/Illustrating • Precedent/Analytique Research • New Urbanism • Charrettes and Form-Based Coding • Traditional/Classical Education • 3D Visualization • Urban and Master Planning • Schematic/Conceptual Design • Organization
• Presentations and Layouts • Communication • Verbal and Written • AutoCAD • Trimble SketchUp • Adobe Creative Suite • Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign • Autodesk ATC Revit certified • 3D Studio Max • Microsoft Office Suite
ORGANIZATIONS • Youth Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art • Architecture Student Council Representative • President’s 100 (President’s Ambassadors) • School of Architecture Peer Advisor • Toppel Career Center Student Ambassador • UM Alumni Association Ambassador • Student Government - Board of Trustees Liason • United Black Students Association
AWARDS & HONORS
• Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship Recipient • Golden Key National Honour Society • Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society • Mortar Board Honor Society • Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities • Dean’s List, Provost’s and President’s Honor Rolls
171 Savannah Park Loop Casselberry, FL 32707 Richardson.Michael@outlook.com M.Richardson2@umiami.edu 973.216.1565
Michael Richardson
Hometown Map
Analytique
Granada Clubhouse
Solares Hill Loggia
Bahamas Apartment Complex
Richter Library Expansion
Maritime Museum
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