Professional
Suzy Dyer
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Summary/Objective: Event/Catering/Entertainment industry professional with over 20 years of experience, currently seeking the opportunity to use and improve on the skills I have learned over the years as well as expand into new and exciting areas.
TEAM TOURS/LFF ENTERPRISES • ESTATE MANAGER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT 2018-2019
•Main point of contact for clients & staff
•Supervised remodel and new construction of new property/home.
•Served as liaison for general contractor and all sub-contractors
•Maintain personal and professional calendar
•Planned all parties and events (including catering, rentals, decor)
TASTE OF PACE CATERING • CATERING/OPERATIONS MANAGER 2016-2017
•Main point of contact for clients & staff
•Responsible for venue site visits.
•Coordinate all on-site logistics with regards to food and event setup
•Supervise all event staff
•Coordinate all front of house operations
PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA • MANAGER, SPECIAL EVENTS & MEMBERSHIP 2008-2015
Manage fundraising & public events, rent the facility to outside clients, as well as maintain and grow membership.
•Responsible for budgets and revenue goals for annual gala, membership department, and facility rentals
•Solicit and secure table, tribute ad, and individual ticket sales for annual gala.
•Coordinate logistics for all events, including in-kind sponsors and sponsor activation for internal events.
• Handle execution of contracts, insurance certificates and staffing
• Liaison for rental clients and Paley Center with vendors, including A/V, event rentals, decor and catering.
•Lead membership drives to increase membership & created new benefits to add value to current membership.
•Serve as venue and production operations manager for off-site events.
DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC. • MANAGER, SPECIAL EVENTS 2001-2008
Create, develop and produce events for Guild membership including director tributes, DGA Award-related events, Student Film Awards, Annual Directors Retreat, City of Lights City of Angels French Film Festival and award-consideration Director Q & A screenings as senior staff of the DGA Special Projects Department.
•Manage and coordinate full time staff as well as event staff and volunteers
•Create and manage department and individual event budgets
•Create “the look” for all events including design and creation of invites, programs, brochures and photo exhibits
•Staff liaison to all guild departments and 5 DGA member committees
•Develop, create and maintain off –site media library for all DGA events
DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC. • LEGAL SECRETARY 1999-2001
•Served as assistant to Associate General Counsel
•Handled all incoming subpoenas for member records for the Guild
•Maintained Law Library
STARWOOD AMPHITHEATRE/PACE CONCERTS SOUTHEAST • EXEC. ASSISTANT 1996-1998
•Organized & executed duties on behalf of Executive Director/Starwood and VP/PACE Concerts Southeast
•Arranged all travel for Executive Director and Vice President
•Coordinated all building availability and date holds
•Reviewed and facilitate all artist and venue contracts
•Facilitated all industry advance orders and group ticket sales
FLEETWOOD MAC • ASST. TOUR MANAGER/EXEC ASSISTANT 1993-1996
•Advanced approximately 150 concerts per year for tours including travel, catering and dressing room requirements
•Provided production assistance as needed for 2 national tours and 2 international tours yearly
• Coordinated public relations: backstage hospitality, band meet & greets, and press interviews
•Appointed liaison between band members and tour/band management
• Served as personal assistant to Mick Fleetwood when not on tour.
Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Raisers Edge, Social Media platforms (content and tracking)
Languages: English, Spanish
Freelance: Event Producer, Catering Captain, Talent Handler, Associate Publicist, Production Manager, Social Media
Suzy Dyer
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Summary/Objective: Event/Catering/Entertainment industry professional with over 20 years of experience, currently seeking the opportunity to use and improve on the skills I have learned over the years as well as expand into new and exciting areas.
TEAM TOURS/LFF ENTERPRISES • ESTATE MANAGER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT 2018-2019
•Main point of contact for clients & staff
•Supervised remodel and new construction of new property/home.
•Served as liaison for general contractor and all sub-contractors
•Maintain personal and professional calendar
•Planned all parties and events (including catering, rentals, decor)
TASTE OF PACE CATERING • CATERING/OPERATIONS MANAGER 2016-2017
•Main point of contact for clients & staff
•Responsible for venue site visits.
•Coordinate all on-site logistics with regards to food and event setup
•Supervise all event staff
•Coordinate all front of house operations
PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA • MANAGER, SPECIAL EVENTS & MEMBERSHIP 2008-2015
Manage fundraising & public events, rent the facility to outside clients, as well as maintain and grow membership.
•Responsible for budgets and revenue goals for annual gala, membership department, and facility rentals
•Solicit and secure table, tribute ad, and individual ticket sales for annual gala.
•Coordinate logistics for all events, including in-kind sponsors and sponsor activation for internal events.
• Handle execution of contracts, insurance certificates and staffing
• Liaison for rental clients and Paley Center with vendors, including A/V, event rentals, decor and catering.
•Lead membership drives to increase membership & created new benefits to add value to current membership.
•Serve as venue and production operations manager for off-site events.
DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC. • MANAGER, SPECIAL EVENTS 2001-2008
Create, develop and produce events for Guild membership including director tributes, DGA Award-related events, Student Film Awards, Annual Directors Retreat, City of Lights City of Angels French Film Festival and award-consideration Director Q & A screenings as senior staff of the DGA Special Projects Department.
•Manage and coordinate full time staff as well as event staff and volunteers
•Create and manage department and individual event budgets
•Create “the look” for all events including design and creation of invites, programs, brochures and photo exhibits
•Staff liaison to all guild departments and 5 DGA member committees
•Develop, create and maintain off –site media library for all DGA events
DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC. • LEGAL SECRETARY 1999-2001
•Served as assistant to Associate General Counsel
•Handled all incoming subpoenas for member records for the Guild
•Maintained Law Library
STARWOOD AMPHITHEATRE/PACE CONCERTS SOUTHEAST • EXEC. ASSISTANT 1996-1998
•Organized & executed duties on behalf of Executive Director/Starwood and VP/PACE Concerts Southeast
•Arranged all travel for Executive Director and Vice President
•Coordinated all building availability and date holds
•Reviewed and facilitate all artist and venue contracts
•Facilitated all industry advance orders and group ticket sales
FLEETWOOD MAC • ASST. TOUR MANAGER/EXEC ASSISTANT 1993-1996
•Advanced approximately 150 concerts per year for tours including travel, catering and dressing room requirements
•Provided production assistance as needed for 2 national tours and 2 international tours yearly
• Coordinated public relations: backstage hospitality, band meet & greets, and press interviews
•Appointed liaison between band members and tour/band management
• Served as personal assistant to Mick Fleetwood when not on tour.
Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Raisers Edge, Social Media platforms (content and tracking)
Languages: English, Spanish
Freelance: Event Producer, Catering Captain, Talent Handler, Associate Publicist, Production Manager, Social Media