Suzanne Blezard
Senior Director of Events at José Andrés Group- Claim this Profile
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Jenna Wollemann
Suzanne is a dedicated teammate, ready to tackle challenges of any size and scope. I worked with her for a short time, but her impact was massive... I was incredibly impressed with her ability to dive into projects that were often outside of her job scope. Her passion for her work - especially in the operations, sustainability, and events world - clearly shines through in everything she does.
Lizzie Suiter
I'll always remember my first conversation with Suzanne - she was poised, honest, prepared and very clearly scrappy in her role. It was obvious she does well under pressure and tackles complicated problems with vigor. My team worked with her on Sustainability initiatives, and report always came back with glowing reviews of Suzanne's attitude and creative solutioning. My only regret is not having more time to get to know her and work with her! She is an exemplary add to any team.
Jenna Wollemann
Suzanne is a dedicated teammate, ready to tackle challenges of any size and scope. I worked with her for a short time, but her impact was massive... I was incredibly impressed with her ability to dive into projects that were often outside of her job scope. Her passion for her work - especially in the operations, sustainability, and events world - clearly shines through in everything she does.
Lizzie Suiter
I'll always remember my first conversation with Suzanne - she was poised, honest, prepared and very clearly scrappy in her role. It was obvious she does well under pressure and tackles complicated problems with vigor. My team worked with her on Sustainability initiatives, and report always came back with glowing reviews of Suzanne's attitude and creative solutioning. My only regret is not having more time to get to know her and work with her! She is an exemplary add to any team.
Jenna Wollemann
Suzanne is a dedicated teammate, ready to tackle challenges of any size and scope. I worked with her for a short time, but her impact was massive... I was incredibly impressed with her ability to dive into projects that were often outside of her job scope. Her passion for her work - especially in the operations, sustainability, and events world - clearly shines through in everything she does.
Lizzie Suiter
I'll always remember my first conversation with Suzanne - she was poised, honest, prepared and very clearly scrappy in her role. It was obvious she does well under pressure and tackles complicated problems with vigor. My team worked with her on Sustainability initiatives, and report always came back with glowing reviews of Suzanne's attitude and creative solutioning. My only regret is not having more time to get to know her and work with her! She is an exemplary add to any team.
Jenna Wollemann
Suzanne is a dedicated teammate, ready to tackle challenges of any size and scope. I worked with her for a short time, but her impact was massive... I was incredibly impressed with her ability to dive into projects that were often outside of her job scope. Her passion for her work - especially in the operations, sustainability, and events world - clearly shines through in everything she does.
Lizzie Suiter
I'll always remember my first conversation with Suzanne - she was poised, honest, prepared and very clearly scrappy in her role. It was obvious she does well under pressure and tackles complicated problems with vigor. My team worked with her on Sustainability initiatives, and report always came back with glowing reviews of Suzanne's attitude and creative solutioning. My only regret is not having more time to get to know her and work with her! She is an exemplary add to any team.
Credentials
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Corporate Sustainability
NYU Stern Executive EducationMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
SHRMJul, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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José Andrés Group
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United States
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Restaurants
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Director of Events
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Mar 2023 - Present
As Senior Director of Events, I am building teams, strategy and systems to develop a robust group dining and events program at the José Andrés Group locations in NYC. Come visit us at Mercado Little Spain at Hudson Yards and Zaytinya, Nubeluz and soon The Bazaar by José Andés at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. As Senior Director of Events, I am building teams, strategy and systems to develop a robust group dining and events program at the José Andrés Group locations in NYC. Come visit us at Mercado Little Spain at Hudson Yards and Zaytinya, Nubeluz and soon The Bazaar by José Andés at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad.
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Convene
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United States
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Hospitality Partnerships
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May 2022 - Dec 2022
Through merger, joined Convene’s Corporate Operations team, overseeing partnerships for 25 premium meeting/event space and workplace properties across the US and UK. Role designed to leverage strategic planning experience and relationship-building skills to cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships, with focus on sustainability and DE&I initiatives. Through merger, joined Convene’s Corporate Operations team, overseeing partnerships for 25 premium meeting/event space and workplace properties across the US and UK. Role designed to leverage strategic planning experience and relationship-building skills to cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships, with focus on sustainability and DE&I initiatives.
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SaksWorks by Convene
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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DVP of Events
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
Recruited to design and launch an event space rental sales strategy and operational plan for co-working start-up for three unique locations, affiliated with Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC). Recruited to design and launch an event space rental sales strategy and operational plan for co-working start-up for three unique locations, affiliated with Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC).
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Union Square Events
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United States
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Sales and Events
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2021
Led event sales, production, and service teams to ensure delivery of exceptional client service and hospitality for industry-leading special events caterer, while managing key venue partnerships including The Shed, Public Theater, The Whitney Museum and The Conrad New York Downtown. Led event sales, production, and service teams to ensure delivery of exceptional client service and hospitality for industry-leading special events caterer, while managing key venue partnerships including The Shed, Public Theater, The Whitney Museum and The Conrad New York Downtown.
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Union Square Hospitality Group
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United States
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Restaurants
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director of Catering and Events
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May 2015 - Jun 2017
Primary venue partnership contact and key member of USHG’s opening team at the Whitney Museum of American Art’s new building, working across restaurant and catering operations. Primary venue partnership contact and key member of USHG’s opening team at the Whitney Museum of American Art’s new building, working across restaurant and catering operations.
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Union Square Events
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United States
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Event Sales Director
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May 2007 - May 2015
Grew from individual contributor to department leader through embracing and modeling company culture. Cultivated new prospects and earned repeat business of complex, high-stakes events serving C-Suite executives, dignitaries and top-tier donors. Grew from individual contributor to department leader through embracing and modeling company culture. Cultivated new prospects and earned repeat business of complex, high-stakes events serving C-Suite executives, dignitaries and top-tier donors.
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Sonnier & Castle
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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1998 - 2007
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Education
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Connecticut College
BA, Dance -
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Professional Certificate, Human Resources Management
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