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SUZANNE PETERSON

Gresham,OR

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in event planning and travel coordination, notably with The Opus Group. Excelled in vendor negotiations and cross-functional team leadership, achieving a minimum annual cost reduction target of 36%. Skilled in budget management and client relations, I bring enthusiasm and efficiency to every project I undertake.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Director

The Opus Group
Beaverton, OR
08.2024 - Current
  • Planning and event coordinator for Opus Group clients
  • Act as a concierge for my client, as necessary.
  • Spearheaded global client management at a variety of events, including conferences and festivals.
  • Cultivated and sustained vendor relationships.
  • Created detailed budgets for events ensuring high standards.
  • Enhanced project workflow through efficient scheduling.
  • Managed facility operations, registration processes, and event decor.
  • Managed technical components of event production, encompassing audio, visual, and lighting.
  • Highly adept in Microsoft Suite.
  • Educated and experienced in navigating a myriad of personalities, questions, and reactions posed by attendees.

Independent Travel Advisor (via host travel agency)

Remote
Gresham, OR
07.2023 - Current
  • Build a marketing and social media campaign for my business.
  • Promptly respond to all travel inquiries.
  • Maintain an accurate client database.
  • Determine the client’s financial plan.
  • Advise clients regarding destinations, cultures, weather, activities, and excursions.
  • Plan, book, and organize travel from beginning to end by booking tickets, accommodations, securing rental transportation, excursions, etc.
  • Negotiate the best prices for the client, along with benefits and travel perks.
  • Manage client budgets, and collect payments.
  • Design a client-specific, detailed itinerary.
  • Maintain statistical and financial records.
  • Effectively communicate with clients pre-travel and post-travel.
  • Prepare promotional materials and displays when necessary.
  • Participate in industry trade shows as applicable.

Administrative Assistant to Executive Vice President

Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.
Fairview, OR
02.2004 - 11.2006
  • Managed administrative tasks for Executive Vice President of Risk Management Division.
  • Ensured compliance with corporate practices while handling allocation of annual $10 million product liability expenses.
  • Increased operational efficiency by effectively managing daily activities.

Operations Manager

Imark Communications, Inc.
Portland, OR
01.2001 - 08.2003
  • Coordinated and implemented all aspects of 8-10 hi-tech trade shows each season.
  • Compiled and analyzed monthly data to prepare budget analysis for regional directors and executive management.
  • Facilitated contract agreement with Oracle Corporation for a multi-city road show to manage vendor registration, event set-up, food and beverage provisions, and on-site logistics.

Event Manager

Rosenbluth International, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
11.1997 - 01.2001
  • Delivered contract services to Intel Corporation at the Jones Farm Campus in Hillsboro, OR.
  • Coordinated event planning before and after events.
  • Oversaw the execution of diverse training sessions, executive events, and multi-city educational tours.
  • Oversaw Jones Farm Conference Center operations, implementing online scheduling for clients.
  • Consistently delivered significant savings by meeting a minimum annual cost reduction target of 36%.

Brand Coordinator - Misses Swim Division

Jantzen, Inc.
Portland, OR
11.1996 - 11.1997
  • Facilitated implementation of divisional processes alongside the director.
  • Worked alongside designers to create presentation materials for sales conventions and trade shows.

Marketing Assistant

Jeff Sanders Promotions, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
09.1995 - 09.1996
  • Assisted President in managing daily operations effectively.
  • Crafted various invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and additional documents as required.

Athlete Sports Marketing Coordinator

NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
05.1987 - 09.1995
  • Acquired knowledge in the diverse areas of sales, marketing campaigns, promotional strategies, and public relations.
  • Boosted NIKE visibility through product placement campaigns and athlete promotional programs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR

Skills

  • Vendor and contract negotiations
  • Cross-functional teams leadership
  • Transportation and logistics coordination
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Staff oversight
  • Wedding trends proficiency
  • Transportation and logistics planning
  • Venue selection
  • Client meetings
  • Project oversight
  • Deadline management
  • Promotional material design
  • Social media management
  • Event evaluation
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Managing events start to finish
  • Catering coordination
  • Supplier relations
  • Vendor coordination
  • Crisis management
  • Team mentorship
  • Audio-visual management
  • Guest management
  • Expense control
  • On-site execution
  • Brand awareness
  • Budget development
  • Budget management
  • Registration management
  • Customer service-driven
  • Stakeholder management
  • Project management
  • Menu planning
  • Guest relations
  • Schedule management
  • Events planning trends
  • Travel coordination
  • Entertainment management

Timeline

Travel Director

The Opus Group
08.2024 - Current

Independent Travel Advisor (via host travel agency)

Remote
07.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant to Executive Vice President

Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.
02.2004 - 11.2006

Operations Manager

Imark Communications, Inc.
01.2001 - 08.2003

Event Manager

Rosenbluth International, Inc.
11.1997 - 01.2001

Brand Coordinator - Misses Swim Division

Jantzen, Inc.
11.1996 - 11.1997

Marketing Assistant

Jeff Sanders Promotions, Inc.
09.1995 - 09.1996

Athlete Sports Marketing Coordinator

NIKE, Inc.
05.1987 - 09.1995

Associate of Arts - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Mt. Hood Community College

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