Experience

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  Event Professionals NZ Planners

  • Christchurch, New Zealand

  • Director - Event Manager & Creative Director

    • Jul 1991 - Present
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

    Conference Professionals launched Event Professionals after the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes; servicing the conference and corporate industries under the umbrella of Events Professionals NZ. Highly motivated as team players we enjoy tackling challenges with initiative and flair, with an abundance of energy, being proactive and effectively organised. Thriving on working in a dynamic professional environment, Event Professionals offer diversity and creativity to provide bespoke designs for corporate clients meeting the company's overall goals and objectives through strong brand representation and memorable experiences.No matter how big or complex a project, we guide you through the entire process, assisting every step of the way, ensuring the journey is smooth and the outcome is positive. We believe in communication, dedication and delivery.Recent years have seen the development of our event theming division, boasting a large and varied array of corporate and coloured linen; table cloths, overlays, napkins and table embellishments. All-encompassing, with table centrepieces and event decor items providing bespoke designs to proudly and individually represent any client. Venue sourcing Accommodation & travelVenue decorating & table design (awards events) Event design, theming & representation Lighting & audio visual Event strategic planning Securing entertainment, VIP guests & Speakers Programme design & dynamics Detailed project management Client & supplier communication Venue and supplier contract negotiation Branding & collateral, Catering options & menu design, Venue options, catering & banqueting Entertainment sourcing & management

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  Conference Professionals Ltd

  • Christchurch

  • Owner & Conference Manager

    • Jul 1991 - Present
    • Christchurch

    Formed and launched Conference Professionals as a conference company in Christchurch. After many years in the tourism and conference industry, I established a business in conference management that effectively evolved into event management. Having enjoyed establishing solutions for a variety of organisation's through attention to detail, created impact, WOW factor and sound memory retention in dynamic events, whilst listening to my client’s goals and aspirations and providing enhancements as I lived my passion.Highlights as conference manager were liaison with authorities on security complying with government regulations and protocol with HRH Princess Anne’s visit with the Chartered Institute of Transport and the security of delegates with the Animal Science Conference held in Christchurch.

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  Wedding Professionals NZ Planners

  • Christchurch, New Zealand

  • Director - Wedding Planner & Creative Stylist

    • Jan 2000 - Present
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

    Suzanne developed Wedding Professionals as a division of Conference Professionals in 2000 to service bridal couples throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.As wedding planners, our wish is for the engaged couple to be happy during the many months of planning, enjoying their engagement period with minimal stress, as they plan this most important day. The ultimate is that every important person involved to be in a position to enjoy each and every day as they lead into the magic moments of the wedding with full confidence and knowledge that every detail has been carefully crafted with attention to detail and efficiency.Wedding Professionals NZ Planners offer exciting solutions to enhance and personalise any venue’s features. A tranquil setting or one that’s full of energy… we help realise the bride & grooms dreams and ideas enhancing and taking them to greater highs befitting the pride and joy of any family. We help every client with all types of venue options and table styling to suit a wide range of budgets. Whether a specific theme in mind or simply require soul searching for that special look that belongs specifically to the bridal couple.....helping achieve an occasion that is 'Totally about them'! The lighting and décor can be provided to synchronized with any mood. We believe weddings and special events are like jigsaw puzzles, all the pieces need to fit neatly together like a perfect picture. We pride ourselves on our enduring business relationships, with suppliers within the industry and the many clients choosing Wedding Professionals to manage their weddings. They know that we take care of every detail and provide the inspired ideas required to make their day a day that is fresh faced, exciting, efficient no matter their size, or destination.

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  Guthrey's Pacfic

  • Christchurch

  • Business Travel Manager & Conference Manager

    • Mar 1987 - Mar 1991
    • Christchurch

    Invited to join Guthrey's tour team to head their Conference Department and later assisted in the launch of the Business Travel Department. Conference Department Manager Sourced market opportunities for sales Conducted aggressive sales drives with a strong presence at Trade Fairs, etc Instrumental in setting quality, price and design to capture market share in Responsible for the drafting of financial and administration documentation for Increased market share in managing various National Conferences and Events Motivated, managed and mentored conference and business travel team.PerformanceSecured and managed various conferences. Secured Golden Oldies Cricket for the Company,Medical Conferences and various other streams & subjects.

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  Atlantic & Pacific Travel - Conference Management Services

  • Chrischurch

  • Conference Manager

    • Feb 1984 - Mar 1987
    • Chrischurch

    Conference Manager servicing the Canterbury Region

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  Travel Seekers

  • Christchurch

  • Travel Representative

    • Jun 1983 - Feb 1984
    • Christchurch

    Servicing the corporate industry in Christchurch for business travel.