Experience

Merrion Executive Search Inc.
• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Consultant (Contract)

  • Jan 2018 - Present


Susan K Cole

• Virtual Project Management & Professional Services

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Freelancing - providing business leaders with project management and professional services including research & report compilation; writing corporate documentation & online content. Contact me via LinkedIn messaging. I write without fear, and edit without mercy. Freelancing - providing business leaders with project management and professional services including research & report compilation; writing corporate documentation & online content. Contact me via LinkedIn messaging. I write without fear, and edit without mercy.



EMA Partners Toronto and EMA Partners International

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  EMA Partners Toronto is an executive search firm. I was responsible for providing senior administrative support to the Managing Partner. I worked on research projects and marketing activities for the global organization - EMA Partners International.- Wrote, proofread and edited a range of documentation including job specifications, candidate profiles, marketing materials, and correspondence.- Lead and assisted with research including candidate research, fact-checking, and corporate profiles & industry reports. - Created a Comprehensive Writing Guide to assist Consultants and Associates prepare clear, concise copy for Candidate Reports, Job Briefs, Correspondence, Research Documents, etc. - Oversaw senior administrative duties including the management of the New York office. - Lead and/or assisted with marketing activities and managed EMA's web site (WordPress).

• Project Coordinator

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  - Managed complex schedules for the Managing Partner and Senior Associates, coordinating appointments and travel requirements.- Coordinated with, and on behalf of clients: videoconferences, panel/P2P interviews, testing, reference reports and background checks, travel requirements, catering, and other needs.- Conducted research and compiled information for a range of requirements including: interviews, RFPs, job briefs and candidate reports, client presentations and White Papers.- Responsible for coordinating contracts, letters of agreement and SOW, calculating payment schedules, issuing invoices, and tracking revenue.- Proofread and edited correspondence, reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external distribution; sourced and managed printing, binding and publication.- Assisted with marketing activities including the design, content development and production of promotional materials; press releases for the Toronto office as well as for EMA Partners International. Responsible for maintaining the EMA Partners International web site including requesting/updating content, and coordinating aesthetic and technical improvements.- Assisted with the preparation of materials and other activities for the annual meeting of Global Partners, and bi-annual meeting of North American Partners.- Assisted the Managing Partner with philanthropic initiatives.



St Andrews Links Trust

• Sales Associate

  • Apr 2010 - Nov 2010

  I was responsible for selling golf related merchandise and souvenirs throughout the golf season, as well as during the 2010 Open Championship (held in July). Other duties included: - Provided tourists with information, golf courses and booking tee times, travel, sightseeing, and accommodations. I was responsible for selling golf related merchandise and souvenirs throughout the golf season, as well as during the 2010 Open Championship (held in July). Other duties included: - Provided tourists with information, golf courses and booking tee times, travel, sightseeing, and accommodations.



Braemar Golf Developments

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Sales & Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2007 - May 2009

  - Conducted research to formulate marketing and sales strategies for golf facilities in existing and emerging golf markets. - Wrote marketing plans identifying needs and opportunities, and oversaw the execution of tactics including web site development, eMarketing, advertising, public relations, and presence at trade fairs. - Worked with clients to define membership and/or guest experience, and with legal advisors to create membership and access plans. - Coordinated presence at industry events including logistics, branding, set-up & displays, client engagement, etc. - Assisted clients with designing and marketing instructional programmes, tournaments and promotional events within local, national and international markets. - Promoted Braemar Golf and its portfolio of services. - Created web sites for Braemar Golf and Braemar Nass. Designed and wrote content for brochures and sales presentations; organised its image library.



Golf Town

• Canada
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Apr 2003 - Aug 2005

  Worked Fulltime (summers) & Part-time while attending University Consistently met or exceeded sales quotas; liaised with buyers and suppliers to provide input and feedback on clothing lines and soft lines merchandise; designed merchandise displays for soft lines departments. Worked Fulltime (summers) & Part-time while attending University Consistently met or exceeded sales quotas; liaised with buyers and suppliers to provide input and feedback on clothing lines and soft lines merchandise; designed merchandise displays for soft lines departments.