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Karen O'Connell, Cid Edac is a seasoned interior designer with 16+ years of experience in space planning, furniture specification, and commercial design. She holds an EDAC Certification and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Credentials

  • EDAC Certification
    The Center for Health Design
    Feb, 2014
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Prevolv
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Senior Account Manager
      • Feb 2017 - Present
      • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

      As an account manager, I act as a conduit for customers, vendors, subcontractors and internal staff throughout the lifecycle of a project and is responsible for maintaining and expanding these relationships on behalf of the company.

    • United States
    • Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Healthcare Design Lead
      • Dec 2014 - Feb 2017

    • Senior Designer
      • Oct 2000 - Feb 2017

      Proficient on AutoCAD 2011 and Cap Designer. Meet with clients and review their needs to create work environments that satisfy the employee and budget requirements. Create accurate furniture specifications and installation drawings. Familiar with a variety of commercial furniture manufacturers including Steelcase. Make color, finish, and material selections for floorcovering, wallcovering, and furniture. Communicate with the architect, general contractor, and client. Work on a variety of projects including banks, hospitals and clinics, corporate headquarters, and universities.

    • Project Designer
      • Feb 1996 - Oct 2000

      Completed over 100 Candlewood Suites and 18 Hearthstone Assisted Living projects in four years. Completed space planning for projects. Selected and specified building finishes. Reviewed and modified electrical plans. Conducted product research and development for long-term clients. Completed color and material selection for furniture, floorcovering, wallcovering, and window treatments. Assembled color boards and color board notebooks for presentations. Created installation documents, which included floorcovering, wallcovering, window treatment, signage, artwork, and furniture keys on DataCAD r. 8 and AutoCAD 2000. Communicated with client, general contractor, and architect. Selected décor and accessories for public areas and model rooms. Chose and scheduled interior signage and fire evacuation plans. Installed furniture, décor, and artwork on site.

Education

  • 1991 - 1995
    University of Wisconsin-Stout
    Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design

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