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Tanya Pohlner

Tanya Pohlner

Costa Mesa, CA

 

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Employment 

Blackband Design, Costa Mesa,CA, Senior Interior Designer

• 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
• Possess 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

Mar 2021 - May 2023
 

SAAIA, Culver City, CA, Designer I

• Documented field conditions to complete pricing plans and construction drawings
• Developed pricing plans from space plans
• Prepared complete construction documents for client approval and city submittal
• Utilized knowledge of the 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

Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
 

KC Design Group, Redondo Beach, CA, Project Designer

• 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

Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
 

Kamus & Keller Interiors Architecture, Long Beach, CA , Jr. Designer and Graphics

• 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

May 2017 - Jan 2018
 

KCM Studio (aka KC Design Group), Redondo Beach, CA, Principal Designer Assistant

• Assisted and developed space planning of furnishings and design aesthetics
• Coordinated and conducted field measurements
• 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

Oct 2015 - May 2017
 

Education 

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), Long Beach, CA, US, BFA Interior Design / Architecture

Jan 2011 - May 2015
 

Awards 

The Bently Mills Portfolio, Award

The Royal Society of Arts U.S. | Student Design | Architecture

2014
 

Carole Eichen Scholarship, Recipient, Scholarship

1 out of 4 best portfolios submitted for the BFA program in Interior Desing

2013
 

California State University, Long Beach, President’s Honor List, Honorable Mention

2011
 

El Camino College, Dean’s List, Honorable Mention

2005
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills