Jodie O'Connor
Daniel Island,SC
Summary
Award winning Interior Designer with over 25 years of experience owning and managing a successful interior design firm exceeding 1 million in gross revenue annually. Expertise in overseeing projects from conception to completion, including new builds, renovations, kitchens, and bathrooms. Adept at project management, budgeting, and vendor coordination, ensuring timely and cost-effective results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Principal Designer
Jodie O Designs, LLC
01.2000 - 01.2025
- Managed all aspects of 6 million home design projects, from initial concept development to final installation and completion
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, and suppliers to execute high-quality designs for residential and commercial properties
- Specialized in creating custom kitchen and bathroom designs, ensuring innovative layouts and premium finishes
- Delivered full-scale renovations and new builds, meeting client specifications, budgets, and timelines
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, resulting in repeat business and referrals
- Oversaw budgets, schedules, and procurement, maintaining efficiency and minimizing delays
- Created detailed drawings, renderings, and material selections to communicate design concepts effectively
- Successfully completed over 300 design projects, ranging from luxury residences to boutique commercial spaces
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Built and led a team of 4 designers
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJInterior Design
Berkeley College
New JerseySkills
- Expertise in space planning
- Expertise in color theory
- Expertise in material selection
- Exceptional communication skills
- Exceptional project management skills
- Project estimating
- Marketing
- Financial management
- Sales leadership
- Contract management
- Sales strategy development
- Design coordination
- Purchasing and planning
- Schedule management
- Project management
- Operations management
Affiliations
- Member, Interior Design Society (IDS)
Accomplishments
- 3 National IDS awards for 1st and 2nd place
- Participated in 3 NJ Showhouses
- Featured in DesignNJ, Countryside, The Sun, Daily Record
- Proficient in Ivy- Business management software
- Expertise in space planning, color theory, and material selection
- Proficient in Wecora- Visual project management software
- Proficient in 3Dream - 3d floorplan room design
Timeline
Owner/Principal Designer
Jodie O Designs, LLC
01.2000 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts -
Seton Hall University
Interior Design
Berkeley College
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