Tanya Pohlner
tpohlner@gmail.com | www.tanyapohlner.com

SUMMARY

Highly motivated designer with 8 years of industry experience in commercial and high-end residential design. Offering an excellent blend of technical and creative skills. Works well independently or as part of a team, taking on added responsibility whenever necessary. 

EXPERIENCE

Blackband Design | Costa Mesa, CA Senior Interior Designer | 2021 - 2023 (27 months)

  • Developed inspiration boards and presentation packages for client proposals

  • Prepared detailed specifications and furniture binders for each job

  • Collaboratively created space plans of furnishings and design aesthetics for each client

  • Coordinated and conducted field measurements

  • Direct interface and constant communication with clients from start to finish of each project

  • Assisted with the selection of finishes, materials, furnishings, fabrics, lighting, etc.

  • Coordinated jobs with vendors, installers, fabricators, and contractors

  • Managed multiple projects at a time

  • Coordinated and led site meetings with clients and build the team

  • Collaboratively worked closely with architects, builders, fabricators, and anyone involved in each project to meet overall project objectives

  • Supervised and managed jr. and assistant designers, delegated work to each to assist with each job and reviewed their work before final approval

  • Created detailed floorplans, elevations, and 3D visuals (as needed) for each client

  • Conducted and led presentations for each client to ensure all needs and design aesthetics were met

  • Have basic knowledge of current ADA codes

  • Responsible to address on-site construction issues

  • Worked closely with the principal designer to review each project for final sign off

Shlemmer Algaze + Associates | Culver City, CA Designer I | 2019- 2020 (11 months)

  • Developed pricing plans from space plans

  • Documented field conditions to complete pricing plans and construction drawings

  • Prepared complete construction documents for client approval and city submittal

  • Utilized knowledge of client’s company programming for use in space plan development

  • Created detailed floorplans, elevations, and architectural details for each project

  • Assisted Senior Designers and Job Captains with finish submittals and millwork shop drawings

  • Coordinated and conducted field/site surveys directly with clients

  • Attended and supported client meetings as needed

  • Developed design solutions, research, and selected colors/finishes/materials for client review

KC Design Group (aka KCM Studio) | Redondo Beach, CA Principal Designer Assistant, and Project Designer | 2015 - 2017 (19 months) | 2018 - 2019 (20 months)

  • Designed and developed presentation sheets for client proposals

  • Assisted and developed space planning of furnishings and design aesthetics

  • Coordinated and conducted field measurements

  • Direct interface with high-end residential clients

  • Assisted with the selection of finishes, furnishings, fabrics, lighting, etc.

  • Coordinated jobs with vendors, installers, fabricators, and contractors

  • Prepared budget proposals, purchase orders, and invoices

  • Kamus & Keller Interiors Architecture | Long Beach, CA Jr. Designer and Graphics | 2017 - 2018 (9 months)

  • Developed 3D renderings for client presentation

  • Development of design details within AutoCAD to produce accurate construction documents

  • Finish, and material specifications/selections

  • Plan check process and city submittal

  • Ensure project compliance with building code requirements and regulations

  • Developed presentation packages for a client proposal

  • Created detailed floorplans, elevations, and 3D visuals (as needed) for each client

  • Conducted field measurements

EDUCATION

B.F.A | Interior Architecture Design California State University, Long Beach |May 2015’

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Adobe Creative Suite | *****

  • Microsoft Office | *****

  • AutoCAD | *****

  • Revit | ***

  • 3ds Max [V-ray] 2015 | ****

  • Sketchup | *****

DESIGN SKILLS

Space planning, Hand drafting, Hand rendering, Hand sketching, Model building, Conceptual design

LANGUAGES

Fluent written and verbal English and Spanish 

LEADERSHIP

  • 2013 - 2015 | IA Junior and Senior Studio | Class President

  • 2013 - 2014 | IIDA | Haunt Couture Fashion Show | Team Leader

A W A R D S

  • Spring 2014 | The Royal Society of Arts U.S. | Student Design | Architecture | The Bently Mills Portfolio Award

  • Spring 2013 | Carole Eichen Scholarship, Recipient

  • Spring 2011 | California State University, Long Beach, President’s Honor List Spring

  • Spring 2005 | El Camino College, Dean’s List

REFERENCES

Upon request