Suzi Hurd Benes
Business Administrator at First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn- Claim this Profile
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Dawn Koyzis
Suzi serves at First Presbyterian with intelligence, energy and dedication. She empowers and supports her staff when needed and seeks their input to ensure the smooth running of her department. She is knows the marketing communications field inside and out and brings a wealth of experience to any positions she holds. And she's a wonderful mentor to her staff.
Marv Ritter
Suzi and I worked together for three years while I was an Elder at our church. Her energy, drive and enthusiasm in leading the day to day operational aspects of our congregation during a time of change and transition has been exceptional. She consistently maintains focus on the details of the tasks at hand and promptly executes on decisions as needed. Suzi’s charming personality and eagerness to perform adds new light to each room she enters.
Dawn Koyzis
Suzi serves at First Presbyterian with intelligence, energy and dedication. She empowers and supports her staff when needed and seeks their input to ensure the smooth running of her department. She is knows the marketing communications field inside and out and brings a wealth of experience to any positions she holds. And she's a wonderful mentor to her staff.
Marv Ritter
Suzi and I worked together for three years while I was an Elder at our church. Her energy, drive and enthusiasm in leading the day to day operational aspects of our congregation during a time of change and transition has been exceptional. She consistently maintains focus on the details of the tasks at hand and promptly executes on decisions as needed. Suzi’s charming personality and eagerness to perform adds new light to each room she enters.
Dawn Koyzis
Suzi serves at First Presbyterian with intelligence, energy and dedication. She empowers and supports her staff when needed and seeks their input to ensure the smooth running of her department. She is knows the marketing communications field inside and out and brings a wealth of experience to any positions she holds. And she's a wonderful mentor to her staff.
Marv Ritter
Suzi and I worked together for three years while I was an Elder at our church. Her energy, drive and enthusiasm in leading the day to day operational aspects of our congregation during a time of change and transition has been exceptional. She consistently maintains focus on the details of the tasks at hand and promptly executes on decisions as needed. Suzi’s charming personality and eagerness to perform adds new light to each room she enters.
Dawn Koyzis
Suzi serves at First Presbyterian with intelligence, energy and dedication. She empowers and supports her staff when needed and seeks their input to ensure the smooth running of her department. She is knows the marketing communications field inside and out and brings a wealth of experience to any positions she holds. And she's a wonderful mentor to her staff.
Marv Ritter
Suzi and I worked together for three years while I was an Elder at our church. Her energy, drive and enthusiasm in leading the day to day operational aspects of our congregation during a time of change and transition has been exceptional. She consistently maintains focus on the details of the tasks at hand and promptly executes on decisions as needed. Suzi’s charming personality and eagerness to perform adds new light to each room she enters.
Experience
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First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Administrator
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Jun 2005 - Present
Originally consulted on development of a new “vision” statement, I was recruited to bring a business/marketing emphasis to the position of overseeing non-profit administration and the building/growth campaigns. Strengths in creating plans and building consensus, leading teams, aligning effort around mission and purpose, and connecting “people” to “needs” and “opportunities.” Originally consulted on development of a new “vision” statement, I was recruited to bring a business/marketing emphasis to the position of overseeing non-profit administration and the building/growth campaigns. Strengths in creating plans and building consensus, leading teams, aligning effort around mission and purpose, and connecting “people” to “needs” and “opportunities.”
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American Hawaii Cruises
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United States
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Marketing Communications
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Feb 1995 - Feb 1997
Recruited by the company’s new ownership (a Sam Zell corporation); responsible for “re-packaging” the cruise line’s identity and developing integrated marketing communications to successfully, and profitably, re-launch the formerly bankrupt cruise line into the travel marketplace. Recruited by the company’s new ownership (a Sam Zell corporation); responsible for “re-packaging” the cruise line’s identity and developing integrated marketing communications to successfully, and profitably, re-launch the formerly bankrupt cruise line into the travel marketplace.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Graphics and Sales Promotion
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Jul 1985 - Jan 1995
Directly responsible for developing and ensuring the consistent communication of the “visual” component of the Hyatt brand image throughout the company – from all print collateral, ads and electronic/computer screens, to room amenities, merchandising, signage, and more. Directly responsible for developing and ensuring the consistent communication of the “visual” component of the Hyatt brand image throughout the company – from all print collateral, ads and electronic/computer screens, to room amenities, merchandising, signage, and more.
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Education
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Iowa State University
B.S., English, Journalism, Psychology -
New Trier East High School, Winnetka IL
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