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Claudia Shannon is a seasoned interior designer with over 50 years of experience in the field, having worked with various institutions, including Arkansas State University and Artefacts Estate Sales. She holds a BFA in Interior Design from The University of Memphis and has been a Professional Member of the American Society of Interior Designers since 1991. She has also worked as an interior design consultant, provided interior selections for new buildings, and has experience with historic preservation and sustainable design. Shannon is a registered designer in Arkansas and has been involved in various community projects, including a book on the most significant structures in the Arkansas Delta.

Credentials

  • American Society of Interior Designers, Professional Member
    1991
    Jan, 1991
    - May, 2026
  • National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
    Council of Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ)
    Jan, 1991
    - May, 2026
  • Arkansas Registered Designer
    Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers
    Aug, 1994
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Artefacts Estate Sales a division of Shannon De...
    • Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
    • President, owner
      • Jun 2016 - Present
      • Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

      Liquidate household possessions via tagged Estate Sales within the home associated with the family.

  • Shannon Design Enterprises, Inc.
    • 1408 Twin Oaks Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401
    • President, Designer
      • Mar 1974 - Present
      • 1408 Twin Oaks Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Interior Designer
      • 1993 - 2022

      Worked with architects to provide the interior selections on new buildings on campus i.e. The Dean B. Ellis Library, The Bio-Science Institute, The President's offices and home, The Carl Reng Student Center.In 2018 began as On-call interior designer to renovate existing buildings i.e The Math & Science building, the Fowler Center, dormitories, Engineering and Computer departments, Agriculture department.

    • Restoration director
      • 1997 - 2012

  • Artefacts Gallery LLC
    • 1409 E. Nettleton Avenue, JJonesboro, AR 72401
    • Co Owner
      • Apr 2016 - Dec 2017
      • 1409 E. Nettleton Avenue, JJonesboro, AR 72401

      Artefacts Gallery consigned original art and fine furnishings, displayed for sale in a historic building opposite the Jonesboro Country Club on Nettleton Avenue. The team decided to close the retail version in lieu of having Estate Sales in the homes related to the estates.

    • Director
      • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
      • Washington D.C. Metro Area

      A two year term on the Board of Directors of Council of Interior Design Qualification.

    • Contributor to Buildings of Arkansas Book
      • Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

      Surveyed the most significant structures in the 23 counties of the Arkansas Delta. The book was released by The University of Virginia Press, May 2018.

  • Main Street Arkansas
    • Little Rock, Arkansas Area
    • Interior Design Consultant
      • 1994 - 1997
      • Little Rock, Arkansas Area

      Provided the interior component to the three step approach architecture, interiors and business advise given with Main Street Model Business Grants in numerous Arkansas Main Street towns.

  • House Beautiful Interiors
    • 456 Southwest Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401
    • President and designer
      • Jan 1976 - Jan 1990
      • 456 Southwest Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401

      Residential interior design and furniture store with a drapery workroom.

  • Morris Thompson Design
    • North State Street, Jackson, MS
    • Designer
      • Jul 1973 - Jun 1974
      • North State Street, Jackson, MS

      In Jackson, Mississippi. This man ran a professional, specification only contract design firm. I did two hospitals while working for him: The Women's Hospital of Jackson, and a Naval Hospital on the Gulf Coast.

  • Holiday Inn International
    • Holiday City, Lamar Avenue, Memphis, TN
    • Assistant-designer
      • Jan 1969 - Jan 1973
      • Holiday City, Lamar Avenue, Memphis, TN

      Assistant designer in the home-owned division of Holiday Inns interior design department in Memphis. This was my college job from my freshman summer job until graduation. What a learning experience! Plus I met my husband there.

Education

  • 1970 - 1973
    The University of Memphis
  • 1968 - 1970
    University of Kansas
  • 1965 - 1968
    Jonesboro High School
  • 1987 - 1990
    Arkansas State University
  • 1968 - 1970
    University of Kansas
  • 1970 - 1973
    The University of Memphis

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