Michael D. Robinson, AIA
P.O. Box 383381
Germantown, Tennessee  38183
Phone:  (901) 212 - 7692
E-mail:  robi4planning@att.net
OBJECTIVE
My prime objective is to contribute to an organization's ability to meet and exceed their goals.  I am an experienced and versatile professional with strong systems planning, people, and research skills:
• Direct facility planning & programs
• Manage programs and people
• Anticipate and project organizational changes
• Design and develop cost saving systems
• Administrate office operations
AREAS OF EMPHASIS
• Government Guidelines:  Low Income Housing Tax Credit Development
• Architectural Design:  Master Planning /Site Development
• Computer Software:  Microsoft Office Suite /AutoCAD 2013
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ADMINISTRATION - Lead facilitator for budget administration and reporting of activities on assigned construction projects.  Provide updates of daily and weekly project status, and facilitation of bi-weekly project coordination meetings.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION - Designed major overhauls of administration buildings on college campuses.  One building in particular was constructed in 1912 and all historical preservation requirements were addressed.
MANAGEMENT – Oversight for development of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties.  Coordination of architects, engineers, funding sources, and general contractors.  Verification of budget expenses, including, procurement and delivery of Fixtures, Furniture, and Equipment (FFE) for installation.
ORGANIZATION – Coordination of bi-weekly project meetings.  Compilation of project submittals, Requests for Information (RFI), and change order requests.  Responsible for creation of Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and Invitation for Bid (IFB) documents.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Architect in the state of Tennessee
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the American Institute of Architects
EXPERIENCE
2004 - Present Memphis Housing Authority, Memphis, TN

Senior Project Manager
• Develop and review documentation related to project administration
• Prepare and review scopes of work, contracts, and change orders
• Develop and maintain budget estimates and construction schedules
• Monitor project compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Analyze contractor and consultant proposals
• Prepare and maintain organized contract files with appropriate documentation
• Initiate mentoring, training, and skills development for subordinate staff
• Deals with staff performance problems including assessment, corrective action plan development and implementation
1999 - Present Robi4 Architecture and Planning, Memphis, TN

Principal Architect
• Management of day-to-day operations
• Architectural Design / Space Planning / Master Planning
• Construction Document Preparation / Construction Administration
• Construction Scheduling / Cost Estimation
• Computer Consultation / AutoCAD Training
1996-1999 Self Tucker Architects, Memphis, TN

Project Coordinator
• Architectural Design / Space Planning / Master Planning
• Project Management / Programming / Schematic Design
• Design Development / Construction Document Preparation
• Construction Administration / Construction Scheduling
• Cost Estimation

1995-1996 Self & Associates Architects, Memphis, TN

Intern Architect
• Architectural Design / Space Planning / Master Planning
• Project Management / Programming / Schematic Design
• Design Development / Construction Document Preparation
• Construction Administration / Construction Scheduling
• Cost Estimation
1992-1995 Pickering Firm, Memphis, TN

Intern Architect
• Architectural Design / Schematic Design
• Design Development / Construction Document Preparation
• Construction Administration / AutoCAD Drafting

1989-1992 McKissack & McKissack, Nashville, TN & Memphis, TN

Intern Architect
• Architectural Design / Schematic Design
• Design Development / Construction Document Preparation
• Construction Administration / AutoCAD Drafting
1986-1989 Gresham, Smith & Partners, Nashville, TN

Architectural Draftsman
• Architectural Drafting / Schematic Design
• Design Development / Construction Document Preparation
TEACHING
2003 - 2007 ITT Technical Institute, Memphis, TN

Adjunct Professor
• CD 111: Introduction to Design and Drafting
• CD 130: Architectural Drafting I
• CD 210: Rapid Visualization
• CD 230: Architectural Drafting II
• CD 320: Basic Design Theory and Methods

EDUCATION
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Science, 1986, Major:  Architectural Engineering
1998 Edward T. White Graphic Skills Workshop
Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina

1999 Construction Business Management Course
Renaissance Business Center, Memphis, TN

2000 Mike Lin Graphic Workshop
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas

2001 Architect Registration Examination Review Seminar
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia

2006 Universal Design Summit II
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri

2006 Fundamentals of Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control for Construction Sites Workshop
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

2008 Fair Housing Accessibility Training
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Memphis, TN

2013 AIA Memphis Emerging Leaders Program
AIA Memphis, Memphis, TN

2013 SBA Emerging Leaders Program
Renaissance Business Center, Memphis, TN

2013 LEED Green Associate Preparation Course
SSR Ellers, Memphis, TN