Bio
A dedicated professional with experience in architecture, interior design, product design, visual arts, user research, and user interface design. Highly collaborative attitude with a deep sense of ownership & accountability. Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to new industries and software. Effective communication skills & ability to make sense of complex systems.
Contact
808-283-7319
Tiffiszen@gmail.com
Location
Kansas City, MO
Software Skills
Figma, Miro, & Mural
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Acrobat, & Lightroom
Microsoft Office: Excel, Word & Powerpoint
Construction Software: Bluebeam, Procure, Revit, & AutoCad
HTML & CSS knowledge
Soft Skills
Presenting, networking, communication, collaboration, creativity, passion, ability to take criticism, storytelling, and flexibility.
Education
University of Missouri
Bachelor's degree in Architectural Studies 2009 - 2013
Bachelor's degree in Architectural Studies 2009 - 2013
Interaction Design Foundation
User Interaction Design Bootcamp Certificate - 2022
User Interaction Design Bootcamp Certificate - 2022
Udemy
Figma UI UX Design Essentials - 2022
Adobe Illustrator For UI / UX Design - Current
Adobe Illustrator For UI / UX Design - Current
Experience
Populous
Senior Wayfinding Architect Associate - 2022 - 2025
Enhanced the user experience by helping people navigate physical spaces and connect with the brands within them. Collaborated with architects, landscapers, and other professionals, to create a human-centered design approach to ensure spaces meet the needs of users. Job tasks included storytelling, diagrams, 3D modeling, reviewing spaces in 3D with clients and producing construction documents.
ZEN eARTh Studios
Owner, Artist & Product Designer- 2020 - 2022
Product designer of ceramics, painting, and furniture. Make and sell handmade goods online and at local events. Experience building websites, social media management, Photoshop, art installation, and murals.
Universal Stone
Design Project Manager - 2014 - 2020
Worked on stone countertop projects doing take-offs, quoting, and plans from architectural drawings. Communicated with construction project managers, architects, cabinetry, and interior designers on multifamily and hospitality projects in the Denver area. Designed and developed the company’s website and managed social media.
Kevin Barry Art Advisory
Artist and Installer - 2020
Constructed and installed a bicycle wheel installation and a wood block wall art in the Hyatt Centric Hotel in Denver, CO. Used Photoshop and excel skills. Communicated with art advisory team and construction crew on site.
Simon Oswald Architecture
Internship - 2012 - 2013
Learned the process of integrating architecture and interior design into health care facilities, corporate offices, and higher education. Used Revit, AutoCad, and Photoshop to create renderings, construction documents, BIM Models, and interior and furniture specification sheets.