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Stephanie Tamisea

Yankton,SD

Summary

Co-founder and lead interior designer with a background spanning luxury residential design, custom home building, and boutique design operations. Manages CAD space planning, hard finish specifications, vendor coordination, budgeting, and white-glove installation logistics for high-end projects.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder & Lead Designer / Partner

Wish + Co. Interiors
01.2024 - Current
  • Co-founded and operated a full-service residential interior design studio, leading luxury multi-phase projects, trade vendor relations, and business operations.
  • Managed all phases of custom home building and high-end remodeling, including space planning, CAD drafting, hard finish specifications (tile, stone, millwork, flooring), and custom lighting.
  • Communicated technical build details, material schedules, and hard finish specifications directly to trade contractors to ensure precise execution on-site.
  • Directed procurement, receiving, and installation logistics for luxury residences, ensuring seamless execution for in-state and out-of-state projects.
  • Oversaw financial management, invoicing, and project tracking, streamlining operations with DesignFiles and QuickBooks.
  • Managed trade vendor accounts with premier luxury brands, fostering relationships to enhance product offerings and project quality.

Owner & Principal Interior Designer

Stephanie Tamisea Interiors
01.2013 - Current
  • Founded and operated boutique residential design firm, delivering tailored space planning, custom furniture sourcing, and interior decoration services that met diverse client needs.
  • Crafted client proposals, room concepts, material schedules, and budget projections for single-family residential projects, ensuring alignment with client vision and project requirements.
  • Coordinated site visits, contractor schedules, and subcontractor logistics during construction and installation phases, ensuring project timelines and quality standards were met.
  • Formulated long-term vendor partnerships to streamline lead times, custom finishes, and product logistics.

Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Pharmaceutical Sales
01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Consulted with physicians, specialists, and healthcare administrators to present clinical data and secure formulary placements.
  • Analyzed territory performance metrics and developed strategic business plans to exceed quarterly sales targets.
  • Expanded market share and accounts for proprietary prescription pharmaceuticals across regional medical territories.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
05-1994

Skills

  • Design & Technical Skills: Finish specifications, CAD drafting, Electrical scheduling, Material scheduling
  • Operations & Procurement: Vendor management
  • Space planning
  • Software & Tools: Construction software
  • Finish specifications
  • Project management

Timeline

Co-Founder & Lead Designer / Partner

Wish + Co. Interiors
01.2024 - Current

Owner & Principal Interior Designer

Stephanie Tamisea Interiors
01.2013 - Current

Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Pharmaceutical Sales
01.2001 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Stephanie Tamisea