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
social media linkedin.com/in/michaelrichardsonUM
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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
Contact info pinterest.com/mrichardson2013 twitter.com/umiamiarchitect
973.216.1565 Richardson.Michael@Outlook.com 171 Savannah Park Loop Casselberry, FL 32707
Organizations American Institute of Architects Associate Member Nat’l Organization of Minority Architects Intern & Associate Member Congress for New Urbanism Urbanist American Planning Associates Planner
experience continued 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 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 • Trained new staff members and promoted the position to students
Themed Entertainment Association Individual Associate Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Professional Sole Practitioner Architecture Student Council Class Representative P100 (President’s Ambassadors) Campus Rep & Tour Guide School of Architecture Peer Advisor Toppel Career Center Ambassador UM Alumni Association Ambassador UM Student Government Board of Trustee Liaison Hecht College Council Team Leader NCARB IDP Candidate
professional skills • Client Relations/Customer Service • Self-Motivated • Working in Team Environment • Outside Vendor Relations • Scheduling and Budgets • Social Media Management
• Conflict Management • Organization • Communication • Verbal and Written • Complex Problem Solving
design skills • Hand Drafting • Sketching • Conceptual Design • Precedent/Analytique Research • New Urbanism • Charrettes and Form-Based Coding • Traditional/Classical Education • Site Planning • Interior Finishes and Materials
• 3D Visualization • Urban and Master Planning • Schematic/Conceptual Design • Presentations and Layouts • Hand Rendering/Illustrating • Watercolor, Marker, Ink • Digital Painting with tablet • Healthcare project experience
technical skills AutoCAD Trimble SketchUp
Awards + honors • Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship Recipient • Golden Key National Honour Society
Revit - Autodesk ATC certified 3D Studio Max Microsoft Office Suite Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator
• Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
Adobe Photoshop
• Mortar Board Honor Society
Hotgloo - UI/UX Prototyping Tool
• Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities • Dean’s List, Provost’s and President’s Honor Rolls
Contact info 973.216.1565 Richardson.Michael@Outlook.com 171 Savannah Park Loop Casselberry, FL 32707