Suzane Sagar
Littleton,Colorado
Summary
Hospitality and event professional with 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional guest experiences across corporate events, private clubs, and luxury hospitality environments. Proven success leading event operations, coordinating complex logistics, and building lasting relationships with clients, members, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Recognized for providing outstanding service, solving challenges with professionalism, and ensuring flawless execution from planning through event completion. Skilled in banquet operations, catering coordination, CRM platforms, Salesforce, Cvent, and Microsoft Office.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Event Manager, Access DMC
ACCESS DMC
Denver, Colorado
11.2024 - 07.2026
- Planned and executed multiple corporate events simultaneously from initial planning through on-site delivery.
- Built lasting client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and managed program budgets to maximize value and meet client objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver events on schedule, within budget, and above client expectations.
- Conducted site inspections and developed detailed event plans to ensure seamless execution.
- Recommended premium experiences, event enhancements, and value-added services that increased client satisfaction and program revenue.
Event Manager| Banquet Captain
Ravenna Country Club
Littleton, Colorado
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Executed weddings, corporate events, and private functions from setup through breakdown while delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Built strong relationships with clients to understand their vision and ensure successful event execution.
- Coordinated catering, vendors, banquet teams, and venue logistics while managing multiple priorities.
- Partnered with members to conduct venue tours and promote event spaces for weddings, corporate events, and private functions.
- Consulted with clients to recommend event packages and enhancements that aligned with their goals and budget.
- Maintained exceptional service standards while adapting quickly to changing event needs.
- Supported venue sales by conducting site tours, cultivating client relationships, and helping convert event inquiries into booked weddings, corporate functions, and private events.
Banquet & Restaurant Server
Ravenna Country Club
Littleton, Colorado
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered fine dining and banquet service for weddings, member events, golf tournaments, and private functions.
- Executed formal plated, buffet, and cocktail service while following club service standards.
- Read and followed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to ensure accurate event setup and execution.
- Set and reset banquet rooms, coordinated table settings, and maintained an organized event space.
- Provided attentive food and beverage service while anticipating member and guest needs.
- Assisted with event setup, breakdown, wine service, and side work to ensure smooth banquet operations.
- Consistently recognized for professionalism and strong performance, leading to promotion into banquet leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts And Science Communications
CU Denver
Denver, CO01-2020
Interior Design - Architecture And Design
INTEC College
Cape Town, South Africa01-2013
Skills
- Event Planning & Execution
- Banquet Operations
- Fine Dining Service
- Catering Coordination
- Client & Member Relations
- Hospitality Sales
- BEO Execution
- Team Leadership
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Vendor Management
- Event Logistics
- CRM Systems (Salesforce & Cvent)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Problem Resolution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Budget & Contract Coordination
Additional Locations
- Littleton, CO
- Cape Town, South Africa
Timeline
Senior Event Manager, Access DMC
ACCESS DMC
11.2024 - 07.2026
Event Manager| Banquet Captain
Ravenna Country Club
03.2023 - 10.2024
Banquet & Restaurant Server
Ravenna Country Club
12.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Arts And Science Communications
CU Denver
Interior Design - Architecture And Design
INTEC College