MICHAEL RICHARDSON Profile
Architect Urban Designer Illustrator Graphic Designer Draftsman EDUCATION University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Bachelor of Architecture May 2013 Minor in Music, Principle in Voice Cumulative GPA: 3.73, Cum Laude University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Study Abroad Grand Tour of Europe Program visited and studied in Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome, Madrid, Athens, Rhodes, and Mykonos
Areas of interest Architectural Design, Urban Design, Architectural Illustrations and Renderings, New Urbanism, FormBased Codes, Conceptual Design through Construction Projects, Client Interactions
Well-traveled recent graduate with a passion for design and the psychology of space. A unique perspective on the industry and always willing to try and learn something new. Seeking a role as a team player who excels in organization and the little details that make each client return and bring a friend.
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 analyzed 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 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
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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
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973.216.1565 Richardson.Michael@Outlook.com 171 Savannah Park Loop Casselberry, FL 32707