Susan Brink
Member, Board of Directors at Jazz Journalists Association- Claim this Profile
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Greg Dunmore
To say I am impressed with Susan Brink's dedicated work ethnic, organizational skills and overall enthusiasm might be an understatement! Susan worked with myself and our jazzjewels.tv team in helping to direct and organize an awards ceremony in Detroit for the Jazz Journalists Association's coveted Jazz Hero salute 2012. Her professionalism was definitive as was her always warm and engaging manner. The success of our event was greatly due to Susan's take charge without ever micro-managing style. Thus, it was an absolute pleasure to work with her. I would highly endorse any project that she advocates and in which she is associated. Moreover, I look forward to working with her again. Susan Brink is the consummate pro who goes the proverbial extra mile--which is greatly appreciated for more reasons than one!
Howard Mandel
Susan Brink is an ideal person to have on a team that is actually trying to accomplish specific goals and concretize a complex project. She has broad perspective and deep understanding of tasks, she's a self-starter who can foresee what needs to be done and does it well, with little need of guidance. She is calm and thorough, resourceful and imaginative and highly personable. I will work with her every chance I get, and I urge potential employers to take her candidacy for any job very seriously -- indeed, to hire her.
Greg Dunmore
To say I am impressed with Susan Brink's dedicated work ethnic, organizational skills and overall enthusiasm might be an understatement! Susan worked with myself and our jazzjewels.tv team in helping to direct and organize an awards ceremony in Detroit for the Jazz Journalists Association's coveted Jazz Hero salute 2012. Her professionalism was definitive as was her always warm and engaging manner. The success of our event was greatly due to Susan's take charge without ever micro-managing style. Thus, it was an absolute pleasure to work with her. I would highly endorse any project that she advocates and in which she is associated. Moreover, I look forward to working with her again. Susan Brink is the consummate pro who goes the proverbial extra mile--which is greatly appreciated for more reasons than one!
Howard Mandel
Susan Brink is an ideal person to have on a team that is actually trying to accomplish specific goals and concretize a complex project. She has broad perspective and deep understanding of tasks, she's a self-starter who can foresee what needs to be done and does it well, with little need of guidance. She is calm and thorough, resourceful and imaginative and highly personable. I will work with her every chance I get, and I urge potential employers to take her candidacy for any job very seriously -- indeed, to hire her.
Greg Dunmore
To say I am impressed with Susan Brink's dedicated work ethnic, organizational skills and overall enthusiasm might be an understatement! Susan worked with myself and our jazzjewels.tv team in helping to direct and organize an awards ceremony in Detroit for the Jazz Journalists Association's coveted Jazz Hero salute 2012. Her professionalism was definitive as was her always warm and engaging manner. The success of our event was greatly due to Susan's take charge without ever micro-managing style. Thus, it was an absolute pleasure to work with her. I would highly endorse any project that she advocates and in which she is associated. Moreover, I look forward to working with her again. Susan Brink is the consummate pro who goes the proverbial extra mile--which is greatly appreciated for more reasons than one!
Howard Mandel
Susan Brink is an ideal person to have on a team that is actually trying to accomplish specific goals and concretize a complex project. She has broad perspective and deep understanding of tasks, she's a self-starter who can foresee what needs to be done and does it well, with little need of guidance. She is calm and thorough, resourceful and imaginative and highly personable. I will work with her every chance I get, and I urge potential employers to take her candidacy for any job very seriously -- indeed, to hire her.
Greg Dunmore
To say I am impressed with Susan Brink's dedicated work ethnic, organizational skills and overall enthusiasm might be an understatement! Susan worked with myself and our jazzjewels.tv team in helping to direct and organize an awards ceremony in Detroit for the Jazz Journalists Association's coveted Jazz Hero salute 2012. Her professionalism was definitive as was her always warm and engaging manner. The success of our event was greatly due to Susan's take charge without ever micro-managing style. Thus, it was an absolute pleasure to work with her. I would highly endorse any project that she advocates and in which she is associated. Moreover, I look forward to working with her again. Susan Brink is the consummate pro who goes the proverbial extra mile--which is greatly appreciated for more reasons than one!
Howard Mandel
Susan Brink is an ideal person to have on a team that is actually trying to accomplish specific goals and concretize a complex project. She has broad perspective and deep understanding of tasks, she's a self-starter who can foresee what needs to be done and does it well, with little need of guidance. She is calm and thorough, resourceful and imaginative and highly personable. I will work with her every chance I get, and I urge potential employers to take her candidacy for any job very seriously -- indeed, to hire her.
Experience
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Jazz Journalists Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member, Board of Directors
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2019 - Present
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Associate Producer, Jazz Heroes JJA Awards
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2011 - Present
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Director of Development
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Jul 2012 - 2017
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The Sanctuary for Independent Media
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jazz Music Director, Hudson Mohwak Radio Network
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Jan 2018 - Present
Jazz Sanctuary can be heard weeknights, from 7-10 pm on the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network: WOOC 105.3 FM Troy and 98.9 WOOS FM Schenectady. We can also be heard digitally, with the TuneIn App or you can livestream at mediasanctuary.org Jazz Sanctuary participates with Spinitron and Jazzweek. Jazz Sanctuary can be heard weeknights, from 7-10 pm on the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network: WOOC 105.3 FM Troy and 98.9 WOOS FM Schenectady. We can also be heard digitally, with the TuneIn App or you can livestream at mediasanctuary.org Jazz Sanctuary participates with Spinitron and Jazzweek.
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Principal
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Jan 2006 - Present
Public Relations, promotions and media pitching Partnership development, including museums, media, non profit, community & government agencies Event production and conference planning Project Management - bookings, tours, publicity and artist management Film Producer at Dennis Connors Studio Advertising sales at Nippertown Confident and engaging public speaker Public Relations, promotions and media pitching Partnership development, including museums, media, non profit, community & government agencies Event production and conference planning Project Management - bookings, tours, publicity and artist management Film Producer at Dennis Connors Studio Advertising sales at Nippertown Confident and engaging public speaker
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U.S. Census Bureau
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Partnership Specialist
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Jul 2019 - Sep 2020
Responsible for developing partnerships with elected officials, not for profits, businesses, community organizations and faith based organizations to educate and motivate these communities to participate in the 2020 Census. My areas of responsibility, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties, have consistently charted in the top ten for completion in New York State. Responsible for developing partnerships with elected officials, not for profits, businesses, community organizations and faith based organizations to educate and motivate these communities to participate in the 2020 Census. My areas of responsibility, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties, have consistently charted in the top ten for completion in New York State.
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Producer
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Oct 2010 - 2015
Dennis Connors, who just won the Golden Eagle award for his film "Breaking Boundaries: the Art of Alex Masket", is working on a new film, which I am Producing. This film is about pianist, composer and bandleader Diane Moser's Composers Big Band, a seventeen-piece big band formed for the purpose of developing and presenting new music for large ensembles. Since January 1997, the CBB features the music of its resident composers along with guest composers and performers. The range of the featured artists collaborating with the band has been astonishing: Jim McNeely, Oliver Lake, Howard Johnson, Sy Johnson, Matt Wilson, Jackie Cain and Mark Dresser are but of few of the dozens to share the stage with the group. This breadth reflects the musical attitude of Diane Moser, whom the New York Times called “unfazable booster for improvised music.” This film is,in part, about community - a chance to participate in an amazing cooperative environment, a sonic party, as Jim Cifelli so aptly put it, for musicians to find their collective inner voices. Show less
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Liason
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2005 - 2011
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BJ's Wholesale Club
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United States
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Community Relations
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Nov 2008 - Dec 2009
Upstate & Central NY territory Research, Plan and execute business partnerships with Adopt-a School program Research, Create & implement events in the community, as well as maintaining relationships with media Design press releases, stories and photos resulting in network, radio and newspaper coverage Evaluate, review and recommend donations and volunteer sponsorships Active Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce Upstate & Central NY territory Research, Plan and execute business partnerships with Adopt-a School program Research, Create & implement events in the community, as well as maintaining relationships with media Design press releases, stories and photos resulting in network, radio and newspaper coverage Evaluate, review and recommend donations and volunteer sponsorships Active Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce
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Ductworks Inc
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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President & CFO
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Jan 1996 - Jan 2006
Hired, fired, reviewed & managed all personnel, including Professionals. Responsible for all aspects of A/P, A/R, journal entries, tax payments, Payroll, Credit & Collection, and Insurance including medical & commercial lines. Managed all aspects of banking, including financing for equipment purchases, LOC & Leases, deposits, communications and bank reconciliations. Worked closely with the accountant on quarterlies, year-end reporting and planning our strategy for the future. Decision maker on all legal decisions including collections on outstanding A/R and all real estate negotiations. Implemented and supervised use of Credit Cards & EZ Pass accounts. Decision maker for marketing tools, as well as managed, motivated & strategized with my sales people. Planned & organized all company functions (business & social). Very successfully negotiated with the Union. Show less
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Organizer-Producer
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Jan 1987 - Jan 1998
Managed press, newsletter, mailings, phone lists, committees & work crews Interviewed and placed volunteers Negotiated and worked with public officials, landlords, insurance and other business interests Planned events, booked talent, oversaw venues and admission Performed as Master of Ceremonies for many public/community events LaDiDa Arts Forum was known for their open stages, hosting weekly music and monthly spoken word presentations. A few times a year a venue such as an abandoned city lot, or park was selected and stages were built for each area (main stage, film, music, spoken word, visual assemblage) outdoors for these special events. More than six thousand people attended our Hoboken waterfront event. Show less
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Education
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Caldwell College Grahm Jr. College Dale Carnegie
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