Experience

SSDAlliance

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Services Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Established in May 2020, the South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) is the strategic Destination Management and Marketing Organisation for the South of Scotland, encompassing Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders. It formally brings together the Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership and Visit South West Scotland to be the new region-wide, industry led organisation for tourism and hospitality marketing and destination development. The ambition of SSDA is to make the South a top tourism destination, offer a world-class visitor experience. Interested in becoming a member?- please feel free to get in touch to learn more of the benefits of becoming an SSDA member. Show less



Suzanne Ezzi

• Advertising Services

• Marketing & Business Development Consultant

  • May 2021 - Nov 2021

  Since 2006, I’ve been working within the luxury hospitality and tourism sector, which kick-started my career in Canada; from Toronto, to Banff in the Canadian Rockies, to Vancouver on the West Coast. Back home in Scotland since 2014, I've worked in event management, marketing and business development within venues, hotels and in recent years within B2B, destination marketing and alongside business networking and membership bodies. My focus is always on building an efficient and results-driven relationship. I’ll work with you to create a customised and flexible plan of action that best suits your needs and aspirations. Get in touch to learn more about how we can work together flexibly and collaboratively. Show less



Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Business Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

  • Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  Established in 2016, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange, was born out of an ambition to support businesses from Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland, that wished to explore their respective neighbouring markets. Causeway is a not-for-profit business networking organisation, supported by the Scottish and Irish governments, that connects professionals on both sides of the Irish Sea. Our aim is to facilitate business growth and collaboration through networking and events and provides a valuable and proven platform for our members to meet, cooperate and collaborate. As Business Development Manager, my role was to explore new revenue and membership growth opportunities through securing sponsorship and reaching new audiences throughout Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland. Show less



Edinburgh

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

  • May 2019 - Apr 2020

  Marketing Edinburgh was the official destination marketing organisation dedicated to promoting Edinburgh to the world as a venue to host conferences, tourism, business tourism and film. My role as Business Development Manager sat within the membership and commercial team, where my focus was to grow our membership across all sectors, generate revenue via membership recruitment, sponsorship and digital marketing activities, and working closely with the Marketing team to manage and development digital marketing campaigns for This is Edinburgh. Show less



Cheval The Edinburgh Grand

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2019

  The Cheval Collection's most recent hotel residence include The Edinburgh Grand, an acquisition of the former Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters dating back to the 1800's, in Edinburgh’s iconic St Andrew Square. Opened in June 2018, The Edinburgh Grand offers 50 five star apartments ranging from Studios to one and two bedroom apartments including a three bedroom penthouse with 360 degree views across the city. The Cheval Collection also manage Old Town Chambers which opened in July 2013, offering 50 five star serviced apartments, tucked away just off the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh and Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood. Show less



Dynamic Earth

• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Sales Manager (maternity cover)

  • Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

  Sourcing new business and contracting events up to 300 people for conferences and 550 people for gala dinners and Christmas parties. Markets included corporate, government, social/ weddings and Christmas. Responsible for growing the events department annual revenue year on year in order to achieve budget. Sourcing new business and contracting events up to 300 people for conferences and 550 people for gala dinners and Christmas parties. Markets included corporate, government, social/ weddings and Christmas. Responsible for growing the events department annual revenue year on year in order to achieve budget.



Fairmont Waterfront

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events & Conference Services Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Oct 2014

  Responsible for planning and servicing medium to large sized events with guest rooms, from city wide conventions to corporate meetings and social gala events. Markets include Canadian and US associations, incentive groups, corporate, government, SMERF market and international groups. Negotiate and contract catering only enquiries- responsible for running with event from negotiations through to servicing the event. Responsible for planning and servicing medium to large sized events with guest rooms, from city wide conventions to corporate meetings and social gala events. Markets include Canadian and US associations, incentive groups, corporate, government, SMERF market and international groups. Negotiate and contract catering only enquiries- responsible for running with event from negotiations through to servicing the event.



Barcelo Hotel Group

• Spain
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  Sales manager for central belt of Scotland- responsible for securing group meetings and events, as well as negotiating and contracting for the business travel market. Sales manager for central belt of Scotland- responsible for securing group meetings and events, as well as negotiating and contracting for the business travel market.



Scottish Sea Farms

• United Kingdom
• Fisheries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Sales Executive (maternity cover)

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Selling whole fresh salmon in a fast paced & growing market within the UK, Ireland & Europe. Sourcing new accounts & developing business within my territory (northern Scotland and Ireland) Maintaining strong relationships & providing up-to-date communication with key accounts & spot customers. Selling whole fresh salmon in a fast paced & growing market within the UK, Ireland & Europe. Sourcing new accounts & developing business within my territory (northern Scotland and Ireland) Maintaining strong relationships & providing up-to-date communication with key accounts & spot customers.



Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Coordinator (1 year work visa)

  • 2008 - 2009



Fairmont St Andrews

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Coordinator

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2008