Carla C.

CARLA COHEN-designer Employment & Experience • Freelance Kitchen & Cabinetry Designer May 2009 to present, Irvine California Design kitchens and cabinetry installations for new construction and remodel residences. This includes presentation drawings and color and material specifications, as well as technical installation drawings and details • Founder of ‘Adopt A Sock’ December 2008 to present, Irvine California Owner of ‘Playful Pucks Pet Art’ December 2004 to present. Irvine, California Took my love of animals to the drawing board. This involves Custom Pet Art, Organic Cotton T-shirt line, Custom Sock Animals and Custom Children’s Room Art . • Contract Designer, KraftMaid Cabinetry July 2003 to May 2009. Irvine, California Senior Designer, KraftMaid Cabinetry November 1996 to July 2003. Middlefield, Ohio Creative performance under Corporate pressure and product restrictions. This included Space planning, Hand Renderings, Photo set design, Trade show booth design, and magazine collaborations with Good Housekeeping, Home, Southern Living, Sunset, and This Old House. Work was produced by hand as well as utilizing 20/20 computer programs • Residential Interior Designer Sally Conley Interiors, Chagrin Falls, Ohio May 1995-November 1996 Collaborated with clients and vendors in order to create beautiful environments within the parameters of a client’s taste and budget. Designed and presented color schemes to detailed renderings to both residential and commercial clients. • Floral Designer Flowers by Michael, Mayfield Heights, Ohio October 1992-October 1993 From novice to servicing weddings, an exploration into the visual world. Floral Design bridged the gap from Fine Arts to Applied Arts. • Private Cello Instructor September 1994-May 1997, Bay Village, Ohio Professional Cellist- Akron and Canton Symphony Orchestras, Sept 1991-May 1997, Akron and Canton, Ohio Professional Cellist May 1990-May 2003 Mastering the Cello combined the joy of creating something Visual almost tactile, from something Aural. This taught me extreme discipline and pride in accomplishment, from a very young age. Education B.M. The Cleveland Institute of Music Case Western Reserve University May 1991, Cleveland, Ohio Associate Business degree in Interior Design The Virginia Marti College of Fashion and Art May 1996, Lakewood, Ohio Professional & Charity Affiliations • CMG Member • Allied Member ASID • Assistance League of Irvine member • R.E.A.D. (Reading education assistance dog ) Handler- The Prentice School • A significant portion of Playful Pucks’ proceeds goes to support homeless and abused pets across the country.