Dr. Shawn H. Robinson
Email: shawn@shawnhrobinson.com
Website: shawnhrobinson.com
OVERVIEW:
Dr. Robinson has served as college administrator, faculty member, student organization advisor at two large metropolitan multi-campus Florida community colleges for nearly 30 years. He is an author on personal and organizational leadership development, an attorney, and a consultant for non-profit organizations. Dr. Robinson advocates for children, the arts, community and social issues, economic development, student learning, and civic engagement through his personal commitments.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Hillsborough Community College
Homeland Security Specialist College Credit Certificate, Awarded 5/2020

Florida A & M University College of Law
J.D. in Law, Awarded 12/2005

University of Central Florida
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction: Higher Education, Awarded 5/1998
M. Ed. in Mathematics Education (19 graduate hours in mathematics), Awarded 5/1994
B.S. in Mathematics Education, Awarded 12/1991

ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Tampa, Florida
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Brandon Campus), 5/2024 – present
Instructor of Mathematics (Brandon Campus), 1/2019 – 5/2024
Campus President (Ybor City), 9/2007 – 12/2018
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, 6/2011 – 8/2011
Adjunct College Success Instructor, 8/2009 – 12/2009

VALENCIA (COMMUNITY) COLLEGE, Orlando, Florida
Dean, Social Sciences and Physical Education, 7/2005 – 9/2007
Interim Dean, Social Sciences and Physical Education, 7/2003 – 6/2005
Academic Assistant to the Provost (Retitled Assistant Provost in 2006), 9/1998 – 7/2003
Professor (Mathematics and Student Success, Earned Tenure 1998), 6/1992 – 8/2002, 1/2006 – 8/2007
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Advisor, 10/1994 – 9/2007
Interim Learning Resource Center (LRC) Director, 5/2000 – 8/2001

LEGAL AND CONSULTING EXPERIENCE:
LAW OFFICE OF SHAWN H. ROBINSON, Brandon, Florida
Attorney-at-Law, 5/2008 - present
  • Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Directives
  • Sunbiz Corporation and LLC Filings
  • Rental Agreements and Contract Review
  • Non-disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements
  • Sunshine Law Education for Non-Profits
  • Non-Profit Bylaws Development and Review
  • Non-Profit Succession Hiring and Leadership Development
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Notary Public Services

REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE:
REAL ESTATE REFERRAL EXECUTIVES, LLC, Tampa, Florida
Real Estate Referral Associate, 9/2019 – present
  • Generate leads for Real Estate Associates and Brokers.
  • Match those who are interested in a real estate transaction with those who are capable of completing a transaction.

OTHER ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Orlando, Florida
Intern Supervisor (College of Education), 1/1998 – 5/1998

COLONIAL HIGH SCHOOL, Orlando, Florida
Mathematics Instructor, 1/1992 – 6/1992

SAMPLE OF ACADEMIC AND CURRICULUM DUTIES:
Hillsborough Community College
Brandon Campus Writing Contest Review Committee, 2022 - present
Brandon Campus Advisory Council, 2020 - present
Brandon Campus AskMe Committee, 2020 - present
HOPE Scholars Mentor, 2020 - 2021, 2022 - present
HCC Foundation Scholarship Review Committee, 2018 - present
Mathematics Instructor Hiring Committees, 2019 and 2022
HOPE Scholars Faculty Coordinator, 2020
Union Negotiation Team Member (FUSA and SEIU-Adjunct), 2014 – 2018
Prior-Learning Assessment Committee Member, 2016 – 2017
Affordable Care Act Implementation Committee Chair, 2012 – 2013
Information Technology Governance Committee Chair, 2012 – 2013

Valencia (Community) College
SCT Banner Process Improvement Team, 2006 – 2007
East Campus Faculty Credentials Review Committee Chair, 1999 – 2007
Collegewide SACS Credentials Oversight Committee, 1999 – 2007
Equal Access Equal Opportunity / Diversity Committee, 1997 – 2006
Learning Evidence Team, 2003 – 2005
Distance Learning Advisory Group, 1999 – 2004
Collegewide Student Activities and Services Committee, 1998 – 2003
East Campus Educational Technologies Committee (Chair), 1998 – 2002
Title III Project Teams (Leader/Member), 1994 – 1998


RESEARCH, GRANTS, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS:
U.S. Department of Commerce / Economic Development Administration, 1/2014 – 12/2016
Co-wrote grant proposal that was awarded $700 thousand dollars to renovate campus space to create Diesel Mechanic Technology Program. Served as Principal Investigator.

U.S. Department of Commerce / Economic Development Administration, 8/2007 – 5/2010
Co-wrote grant proposal that was awarded $1.6 million dollars to renovate campus space to create Automotive Service Technology Program. Served as Principal Investigator.

Interpreter Preparation Initiative, Fall 2006 & Fall 2007
Collaborated with University of North Florida on a project to provide learning opportunities for school district personnel who work with deaf or hard of hearing students to achieve interpreter credits.

U.S. Elections Commission Assistance Grant, Fall 2006
Collaborated with University of Central Florida on a project to provide poll workers and increase participation of undergraduate students in the voting process through the University of Central Florida Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government.

Title III Projects, 1994 – 1998
Participated on the faculty leadership and design teams to enhance retention and advisement of at-risk students.

Valencia (Community) College Independent Study, Spring 1996
"Effectiveness of Title III grants at Valencia Community College."

UCF Board of Regent's Research Incentive Grant, Spring 1993
"Implementation of the Graphing Calculator"

PUBLISHED ARTICLES, BOOKS, and PODCASTS:
  • Robinson, Shawn H. (Host and Producer). (2022–present). 15 Minutes with Dr. Shawn [Audio podcast]. Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/SHRBooks
  • Robinson, Shawn H. (2023). The Dreamer and the Dreams: A Short Story Series. ISBN 979-8395024831.
  • Robinson, Shawn H. (2022). Launder Care: The Mob Takes from Babies. ISBN 9798487650283.
  • Robinson, Shawn H. (2021). She Folds: The Last Poker Night. ISBN 9781670485205.
  • Robinson, Shawn H. (2020). Wing Night: Leadership Can Get Saucy. ISBN 9798646021213.
  • Robinson, Shawn H. (2019). Broken Liver: Musings on Leadership.​ ISBN 9781983508288.​
  • Robinson, Shawn H. (2018). Six Heads are Better than None: A Guide for Leaders. ISBN 9781983489945.​
  • Robinson, Shawn H. (2001). Abstract: An Analysis of Placement Systems for New and Returning Community College Students, Specifically in the College-Preparatory and Entry-Level Mathematics Courses. INVESTIGATING Learning: The Scholarship of Valencia Faculty, 33 - 35.
  • Robinson, Shawn H. and Kubala, Thomas S. (1999). Critical Factors in the Placement of Community College Mathematics Students. VISIONS: The Journal of Applied Research for the Florida Association of Community Colleges, 2 (2), 45 - 48. EJ593617.
  • Robinson, Shawn H. (1998, Fall). Volume 18, Number 2, Fall 1998) Technology in College Mathematics Courses. Dimensions in Mathematics: Journal of the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 18 (2), 38 - 40.

EDUCATION RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) DOCUMENTS:
  • How Can Multi-campus Community Colleges Hold onto a Sense of Unity and Oneness? ED433899.
  • Issues in Curriculum and Instruction: Effects of Multiculturalism on the Community College Curriculum. ED433878.
  • Underprepared Students. ED433876.
  • What Makes a Department Chair Effective with Faculty and Students? ED433875.
  • Are AA Majors Right for the Community College? ED433901.
  • The Implementation of Graphing Calculators at the College Level.
  • Teaching Critical Thinking at the Community College. ED433877.
  • Faculty Salaries in the Community College. ED433900.
  • Reaction Paper on Remediation in the Community College Mathematics Curriculum. ED433874.

HONORS:
Hillsborough Community College
  • Elected Honorary Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (December 2010)
  • National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award (2010)
  • Florida College System Chancellor's Leadership Seminar Graduate (2010)
  • League for Innovation's Executive Leadership Institute Graduate (2009)

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
  • Shirley B. Gordon Distinguished College President Award (2014)
  • Florida Region Distinguished Advisor Award (2002)
  • Robert Giles Phi Theta Kappa International Distinguished Advisor Award (2001)
  • Florida Region Distinguished Advisor Honorable Mention (2001)
  • Seminar Leader for Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Institute (2001)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Development Conference Faculty Scholar (1999)
  • Paragon Phi Theta Kappa International New Advisor Award (1998)

Valencia (Community) College
  • Valencia Emeritus (2010)
  • Academy for Leadership Training and Development (Chair Academy) Graduate (2002)
  • School-To-Work Best Practices Bronze Level Award Recipient (January 1998)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Professor of the Year (1997 – 1998)
  • Who's Who Among America's College Teachers (1996, 2003, 2004)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Professor of the Semester (Fall 1993, Spring 1996)

Community, University of Central Florida, and Florida A & M
  • Otis Jenkins Memorial Florida District Kiwanis Lt. Governor Award (2022 - 2023)
  • G. Harold Martin Key Club Florida District Fellowship Award (2021)
  • ViVa Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Distinguished Community Service Award (2018)
  • Friend of Florida College English Association Award (2018)
  • Tampa City Council Commendation for Cultural Assets Citizens' Advisory Council (2018)
  • Tampa Pride 2018 Parade Marshall (2018)
  • Tampa Pride 2018 LGBTA Community Leader Award (2018)
  • ViVa Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Amigo Award (2017)
  • Covering Tampa Bay Champion for Health Award (2017)
  • Tampa Hispanic Heritage Orgullo Leadership Award (2015)
  • International Day of Friendship Leadership Award (2015)
  • FAMU College of Law Alumnus of the Year (2015)
  • Recognition from Orange County Early Learning Coalition for Board Service (2006)
  • Percy Luney FAMU College of Law Evening Student Spirit Award (2003)
  • Selected Top 100 Outstanding Black Americans in Central Florida by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (2000 and 2002)
  • Delores Auzenne Graduate Fellowship (1995 – 1998)
  • Ford Foundation Undergraduate Scholar (1991)

Literary
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS and OTHER AFFILIATIONS:
  • Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Board Member (8/2008 – present)
    • Board Vice Chair (4/2017 – present)
    • Development Committee Chair (7/2022 - present)
    • Governance Committee Chair (1/2015 – 6/2022)
  • Kiwanis Club of Tampa Member (6/2008 – present)
    • Division 14 Lt. Governor (10/2022 - 10/2023)
      • Florida District Personnel Committee (10/2022 - 10/2024)
    • Division 14 Lt. Governor-Designate (5/2021 – 9/2022)
      • Florida District Long-Range Finance Committee (3/2022 - 3/2025)
    • President (10/2018 – 9/2019)
    • President-Elect (10/2017 – 9/2018)
    • Vice President (10/2016 – 9/2017)
    • Board Member (6/2009 – 9/2012, 10/2016 – 9/2020)
  • Florida Bar Association Member (5/2008 – present)
  • SACSCOC Off-Site/On-Site Accreditation Reaffirmation Review Team Member (2004 – present)
    • On-Site Committee Chair (2016 – present)
    • Off-Site Committee Chair (2024)
  • Association of Florida Colleges Member (2000 – present)
  • Kiwanis Club of Greater Ybor City Member (2/2020 – 9/2022)
    • Assistant Secretary (2/2020 – 9/2022)
  • Kiwanis Club of Tampa Foundation Board Member (9/2012 – 10/2015, 10/2016 – 9/2019)
    • President (9/2014 – 10/2015)
    • President-Elect (9/2013 – 9/2014)
  • Ybor City Development Corporation Board Member (10/2009 – 12/2018)
    • Chair (10/2015 – 9/2017)
    • Vice Chair (1/2015 – 10/2015)
  • Ybor City Chamber of Commerce Board Member (9/2007 – 12/2018)
    • Secretary (5/2017 – 5/2018)
    • Golf Tournament Committee Chair (1/2013 – 11/2017)
  • The Tampa Bay History Center Education Committee (6/2017 - 12/2018)
  • The Tampa Hillsborough Film & Digital Media Commission (4/2014 – 12/2018)
  • National Council on Black American Affairs (2014 – 2018)
  • Florida A & M University College of Law Board of Visitors Member (10/2008 – 10/2017)
  • Tampa Historic Streetcar Board Member (11/2010 – 9/2017)
    • Marketing Committee Chair (4/2014 – 5/2016)
    • Nominating Committee Chair (1/2011 – 3/2014)
  • GTE Financial Foundation Scholarship Judge (6/2011 – 6/2017)
  • AACC’s Presidents’ Round Table Member (2012 – 2015)
  • NextGen Alliance Board Member (7/2013 – 9/2015)
    • By-Laws Committee Chair (2014)
  • Southeastern (Keiser Career) College Advisory Board (12/2010 – 12/2013)
  • City of Tampa Cultural Assets Citizens Advisory Committee (11/2011 – 10/2013)
  • Hillsborough Kids Board Member (changed name to NextGen Alliance) (10/2008 – 7/2013)
    • Legal/Risk Committee (10/2008 – 7/2013)
  • Hillsborough County Stimulus Task Force (3/2009 – 6/2009)
  • Early Learning Coalition of Orange County Board Member (2006 – 9/2007)
  • Association of Chapter Advisors - Phi Theta Kappa (10/1994 – 9/2007)

ADDITIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
  • PFLAG Tampa Scholarship Review Committee (11/2022 - present)
  • Tampa Pride Foundation Scholarship Advisory Committee (8/2022 - present)
  • Steel Dragons Independent Motorcycle Association of Florida (1/2022 - present)
    • Secretary (1/2023 - present)
    • Secretary-Treasurer (1/2022 - 1/2023)
  • Zeta Male Network, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Sigma Zeta Chapter Affiliate (11/2020 - present)
  • Infinity Aero Club of Tampa Advisory Board Member (6/2020 – present)
  • Metropolitan Ministries Volunteer (10/2019 – present)
  • Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate (1/2019 – present)
  • Notary Public (11/2018 – present)
  • Florida A & M University College of Law First-Year Student Mock Trial Volunteer Judge (3/2014 – present)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Honorary Member (1997 – present)
  • Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Member (12/1988 - present)
  • My Hope Chest Advisory Board Member (11/2019 – 4/2022)
  • Florida Vulcan Riders Association Chapter 1-2 (3/2014 – 12/2021)
    • Secretary-Treasurer (3/2021 – 12/2021)
    • Treasurer (12/2018 – 3/2021)
    • Secretary (9/2015 – 12/2017, 12/2020 – 3/2021)
  • Jeffery A. Massey Phi Delta Theta Housing Corporation Secretary (4/1999 – 5/2019)
  • Cub Scout Den Leader (8/2006 – 5/2007)
  • Student Member of National Bar Association (2003 – 2005)