User:Kdelouise/SArann

Susan is a certified interior designer in New York and Florida. She currently works in New York City. "Arann has been the design talent behind successful restaurants, apartments and homes in the New York Metropolitan area for more than 20 years."

Early life
Susan Arann was born in Staten Island, NY. She was a graduate of CUNY in 1976 with a BA in Business, later she attended Parsons School of Design and successfully completed her design education at New York School of Design in 1982.



Career
In 1980, Susan Arann began work as President of Assist A Company Inc., an interior design and advertising firm. In 1990 she became president of an interior design firm, American & International Designs Inc. Publications of her work have praised her for her “innovative and inspired design” especially when it comes to green design. In 2002 Arann sat as president of American Society of Interior Designers(ASID) and is a current and active member.

Works

 * [Millenium Towers Residences Battery Park, NYC] 2010
 * [Barbizon Hotel Residenes, NYC] 2008
 * [Hilton Hotel (Renovations)] 2005, 2009
 * [Hampton Inn] 2007-2008
 * [OBGYN Office, NYC] 2006
 * [Urology Office, NYC] 2008
 * [Ritz Carlton, NYC] 2006, 2008

Publications

 * "Architectural Digest Home Design Show opens next weekend", Staten Island Advance 2010
 * "Born to be an entrepreneur", Staten Island Business Trends 2010
 * "WCMA Unveils Industry Award Winners", contractdesign.com 2010
 * "A working relationship", Staten Island Advance 2007
 * New York Design Center Hospitality Day April, 2010
 * Past Presidents of ASID
 * "Green Scheme", New York House Magazine
 * Conscious Design Magazine Company Directory
 * Professional Interior Designers in New York

Honors/Recognition

 * Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame “Unsung Heroes” Honoree, 2010
 * Secretary/Treasurer for Interior Design Legislation for New York, 2005 to Present
 * Draperies & Window Coverings WCMA Awards, 2004
 * ASID NY METRO Building Awards, 2003
 * President of American Society of Interior Designers, ASID, 2002
 * Nominee for Working Woman Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, 1998
 * Circle of Friends Honoree for Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1996
 * Louis R. Miller Business Award Recipient/Score Business Award Recipient, 1993
 * SI Chamber of Commerce (Recipient of Numerous for Excellence in Interior Design Including the Chambers Award), 1980- Present
 * President of Staten Island Council on the Arts, 1980
 * First female candidate in the Staten Island Republican Party for the New York State Assembly, 1979
 * Served on Republican National Committee Advisory Organization, 1978
 * Young careerist of Staten Island, 1974
 * First Women President of Young Republicans Richmond County New York, 1968