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Suzi Noyes

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Results-driven professional with first rate presentation, event planning and project management skills. Adept at coordinating community, managing information databases and overseeing the annual planning process to make the most use of available opportunities and reach more community members.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Suzi Noyes Photography
04.2023 - Current
  • Specialize in helping the special needs population by providing a sensory friendly experience.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.

Executive Director

Spectrum Parents
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Built a strong community.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals.

Licensed Realtor

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
01.2008 - 01.2022
  • Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
  • Promoted sales of properties through advertisements, open houses and online advertising platforms.
  • Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Coordinated appointments with buyers, sellers and other realtors to show buyers and tenants prospective homes.
  • Accompanied buyers on visits of homes and inspections of properties to advise on suitability and value of homes.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Advised sellers staging homes to be more appealing to buyers, increasing average selling prices.
  • Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.

Special Needs Teacher

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
09.1998 - 05.2002
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Homeless Substance Abuse Counselor

City Of Virginia Beach
10.1997 - 10.1999
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
  • Maintained case files and documented actions.

Education

Masters of Education - Special Education

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Public Speaking
  • Outreach Initiatives
  • Digital Photography
  • Branding Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Special Education
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods

Timeline

Photographer

Suzi Noyes Photography
04.2023 - Current

Executive Director

Spectrum Parents
01.2020 - 01.2023

Licensed Realtor

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
01.2008 - 01.2022

Special Needs Teacher

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
09.1998 - 05.2002

Homeless Substance Abuse Counselor

City Of Virginia Beach
10.1997 - 10.1999

Masters of Education - Special Education

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Christopher Newport University
Suzi Noyes