Karen Ferris - Director of 'Holiday Designs by Atria'

Karen has been involved with handicrafts and design for most of her life.  Starting in high school where she designed and sold her crafts through the Artist Market in Norwalk.  Her accounting background combined with her design skills has led her to head up our 'Holiday Designs by Atria' department.

Achievements:
Hired by Atria as a horticultural technician, Karen's design and accounting talents helped her rapidly rise within our management team.  Since being promoted to Holiday Director in 1999, Atria has won five national awards for outstanding designs.  In 2001 Karen's organizational abilities led to her promotion as Atria's Director of Operations.  Karen  holds a State of Connecticut pesticide "Operational Certificate".

Professional Experience:
Director of Holiday Designs by Atria, 1998-present
Director of Operations, 2001-2003
Interior Horticultural Technician, Interiorscape, John Mini, Atria 1995-1998

Education:
Western Connecticut State College 1985-1993