Stephanie Zumba
sazumba02@gmail.com • (773)407-4447 • linkedin.com/in/stephanie-zumba
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture | Entrepreneurship Certificate
Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0 (Dean’s List: Fall '20; Dean's Honor List: Spring '21, Fall '21, Fall '22, Fall '23)
DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark
Classes: Architecture Design Studio and Visual Journal
June 2024
June 2022–August 2022
• Engaged in an exploration of Danish and Scandinavian design practice through a mixed-use studio project
• Studied Scandinavian design through architectural sketches while on field tour of Scandinavian countries
DESIGN AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, Madison, WI McNair Research Scholar
January 2023-Present
• Perform research under the guidance of Dr. Erin Hamilton on the environmental features that students and teachers identify as contributing to the success or shortcomings of open classrooms. This research can improve open classrooms in the future to foster creativity and focus for students
• Expand on research by interviewing designers and architects specialized in K-12 education to better learn the environmental features used for open classrooms, how they minimize challenges that come from noise and visual distractions, and enhance the benefits of open classrooms
• Participate in weekly seminars in learning about research strategies and graduate schools to better prepare for research conferences and graduate school applications
t Interior Design Organiza ion, Madison, WI Events Coordinator
September 2022-Present
• Organize architecture and interior design firm tours in Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago for students seeking to gain exposure to the professional world and explore internship/job opportunities
• Network with professionals from the regional area to build and strengthen industry connections and open opportunities for students to participate in tours and networking events
Learning, Cognition, and Development Lab, Madison, WI Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2021-December 2023
• Evaluated and coded dual-language books to assess the extent of language support for children ages 3-7 learning Spanish as either a first or second language
• Assisted in developing dual-language books and conducted studies on children to assess how duallanguage books aid in learning English and Spanish words The results will inform the optimal duallanguage book format for bilingual language learning
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
St. Paul’s Catholic Student Center, Madison, WI
September 2022-Present Hospitality Volunteer
• Cook weekly meals with the Hospitality Team for approximately 200 people to foster community bonding
• Cook bi-weekly international cuisine with 4 other students - at least one of which is the "Host" from the featured country of that night - for approximately 40 people to promote a sense of belonging for international students
The GROW Program - Community Health Volunteers, Madison, WI
February 2022-March 2023 Volunteer
• Distributed and delivered food from the Allied Boys and Girls Club once a week to low-resourced families in the Allied Dunn's Marsh Neighborhood to help diminish food insecurity and chronic health conditions through nutrition
• Translated information about the program to Spanish-speaking families seeking nutrition from GROW
SKILLS
Technical: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft Office
Research: Recruiting, research design, bilingual communication, and received eighth CITI certifications
Languages: Fluent and biliterate in English and Spanish