Michael W. Robinson has over 15 years of experience in interior design and sales. He is currently an interior designer and sales associate at Unique Interiors, where he generates over $450,000 in annual sales, consults with clients, designs custom furniture, maintains the company blog, and runs marketing campaigns. Previously, he worked as an interior designer and sales associate at Jonns Interiors, where he exceeded $350,000 in annual sales in his first year. He also co-founded an industrial design firm and has held internships and jobs in retail sales, sign fabrication, and other design roles. Robinson holds a BS in industrial design from Philadelphia University.
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Michael Robinson Resume 061610
1. MICHAEL W. ROBINSON 1.215.460.1504 - miker@michaelrobinsonstudio.com
1100 South Broad St. #304C Philadelphia, PA 19146
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Interior Designer/Sales Associate - Unique Interiors - Cherry Hill, NJ | April 2006 โ Present
โข Welcomes clients and interior designers to the high-end contemporary showroom and assists them with their design needs
by recommending appropriate furniture, lighting and accessories for their living or work space
โข Generates an above-average $450,000 in written sales annually
โข Visits clientsโ homes regularly throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland
to evaluate and measure as part of the Unique Interiors In-Home Interior Design Consultation
โข Develops presentations for design clients that consist of floor plans, elevations and proposals for furniture, wall art, lighting,
accessories, area rugs, flooring, wall finishes and window treatments that fit within the customersโ tastes, styles and budgets
โข Designs custom furniture pieces for clients and interior designers including wall-units, dining tables and occasional pieces
โข Maintains regular contact with clients and suppliers through all stages of the sale process
โข Creates all articles and content for the Unique Interiors Blog which consistently generates exceptional search engine ranking for the
manufacturers and products featured, resulting in an average of five telephone calls and online inquiries daily based on its content
โข Responds and follows-up with all telephone and online inquiries for product information and pricing through website
โข Designs and develops all email marketing campaigns to existing clients, new leads, and the trade
to build and maintain client base through regular emails and referrals
โข Attends industry events including Highpoint Furniture Market and ICFF
Interior Designer/Sales Associate โ Jonns Interiors - Montgomeryville, PA | March 2005 โ April 2006
โข Generated an above-average $350,000 in written sales during first year
โข Developed extensive sales experience and product knowledge of high-end contemporary furniture and accessories
โข Provided in-store and in-home design consultations and established a high level of customer service
Founding Partner/Industrial Designer - Duzรจo Product Design - Bala Cynwyd, PA | May 2002 to September 2005
โข Managed research projects, multimedia presentations, CAD modeling, prototyping, and contract negotiation for designs
including graphic identity systems, packaging, lighting and furniture
Retail Salesperson - Langman Gallery - Willow Grove, PA | August 2002 โ March 2005
โข Obtained sales experience in art jewelry, crafts, fine art, and furniture
โข Attended trade shows including the Philadelphia Buyerโs Market, International Stationary Show and the New York Gift Fair
Intern/Industrial Designer โ Josh Owen/Owenlogik Design - Philadelphia, PA | May 2002 - October 2002
Intern/Industrial Designer - Designship - Bala Cynwyd, PA | May 2001 โ April 2002
Designer/Fabricator - Signs Overnight - Philadelphia, PA | February 2000 โ August 2001
EDUCATION
Philadelphia University - BS in Industrial Design - Philadelphia, PA | May 2002
โข Graduated with 3.46 GPA
โข Received the Philadelphia University Faculty Scholarship September 1998 - May 2002
PRESS, RECOGNITION & EXHIBITIONS
โข Featured in โBig Screen Decorating Ideasโ by Susan Zevon in the South Jersey Courier Post - January 23, 2010; Pages D1-D4
โข First Place in American Leather's 2009 Best โPitcherโ of the Year for the Northeast United States
โข Selected to design a room for Local TV show host and weatherman, Bill Henley for NBC-10โs โDesign Challengeโ - featured on the
!10 Morning Show and at the 2009 Philadelphia Home Show โ January 2009
โข Featured in "Becoming A Product Designer" by Bruce Hannah (ISBN #: 0-471-22353-0) โ 1st Edition Published in 2004
โข Featured in โIndustrial Design Exhibitionโ at the Philadelphia University Design Center - March 2004
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
โข Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word Press, Constant Contact, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Rhino 3D (CAD) &
Flamingo (Photo-Realistic Rendering)
โข Extensive product knowledge of high-end contemporary furniture design, history, construction, materials and manufacturers