Suzanne combines two key qualities that are not often found in one person; she is very creative and at the same time a strategist. That makes her not only a superb writer/editor, but also a great consultant for developing and implementing a communication strategy to improve communication with customers and business partners. Her focused customer orientation is another contribution to a successful communication strategy. Suzanne is also very reliable not only in providing in-time delivery of results and reports, but also in keeping unwritten agreements. But on top of it all, she lives what she recommends. Working with Suzanne is a delight, not only because she is a very open and competent person, but also because of the way she communicates. She is friendly, comprehensive, to the point and at the same time effortless. Work with her and you understand the value of good communication.Personable, High Integrity, Creative.Helga Hoffmann, Avaya. Oct 2008
I have had the pleasure of working with the principal of the company over the past 6 years. During that time, she successfully managed all the customer liaison and PR issues in respect of the implementation of a major contract. I would have no hesitation is recommending this new company. Robert Williamson, Technical Director, Department of Home Affairs, Isle of Man (2008)
Suzanne is a natural communications professional with a talent for building strong working relationships at all levels. She is quick to learn and gets quickly to the heart of each challenge, maintaining a sense of humour in even the most difficult situations. Capable of operating very effectively within a corporate environment without resorting to playing politics, she is great to have in your corner. Down to earth and straightforward and a pleasure to work with. Mark Durrant, Communications Director, Corporate Development Office at Nokia
Suzanne focusses on achieving a highly professional outcome that hits the spot for any project she works on. She is great with people - clients, colleagues or Press & Media - and is able to provide the right resources, right words and right environment to make sure any message gets through to its chosen target audience. And, it doesn't matter whether the target group is C-level or factory floor - they will all get the same, high level of attention to detail and personal concern to make sure everything is done 'just so'. Suzanne was a great team worker and her hard work, ethical outlook and fantastic personality made sure all my Press and Media events as well as the customer Briefings with Senior Government and Public Safety representatives were extremely successful. Bob Lovett
I know Suzanne as one of the most professional and convenient people to work with. If that continues as the consultant Suzanne now is, clients and partners are very lucky with choosing Str8 Comm. Best of luck Nick Allentoft, Senior communications consultant, EC-1 Scandinavia ApS
There are two types of marketers - those who can follow a process and that rare breed who have the ability to develop content and relationships as well as to deliver. Suzanne is very definitely one of the rare breed. Jo Moore, JCM Associates
Suzanne is an accomplished communications professional with expertise that spans a full range of external and internal audiences – e.g., media relations, marketing communications, events planning, industry analysts, employee and executive communications. In addition to her communications skills, she brings a high level of business and organizational savvy to every project, which frequently has made the difference between program delivery and program success. Her responsiveness, energy level and deep sense of personal and professional responsibility are exceptional. Suzanne is a great person to have in your corner, whether you need ongoing communications support or are in the midst of communications storm.Faye Bergemann Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
All too rare a combination of articulate, down to earth, & with integrity. Also fun to work with. Richard Lucas
A well respected and recognised Marketing and Communications specialist with years of experience working within a large network of media and communication specialists both within the UK and abroad. Proven ability to work well under pressure without compromising quality when meeting deadlines.
Suzanne is an experienced and highly skilled communications specialist. She is equally at home with communications strategy development; large-scaled, international PR event management; media training; developing press briefings & releases and crisis management. In terms of developing communications programs, Suzanne is able to cut through the noise, hone-in on the keys issues and develop strategy, campaigns and key messages to meet business goals. Suzanne’s no-nonsense and can-do approach is a breath of fresh air. Helen Cheung
Suzanne was a wonderful colleague at Motorola. We worked together on several projects, with a variety of goals and tactics. These included inter regional communications projects and even the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, where Suzanne provided her pre and on site communications skills, as well as event management capabilities. You'll find Suzanne to be very driven for success, but will have fun working with her along the way! Dan McGowan, Director Government Marketing
Excellent organisation of press briefings and industry expert interviews at the TETRA Association's annual World Congress Chairman ETSI TC TETRA
Suzanne brings together a whole array of skills - to name a few: an ability to extract key points from experts and formulate them to messages; ability to work with direct competitors to achieve joint industry consensus, ability to organise professional and successful media events and keep her head cool when crisis communication is required. Jeppe Jepsen, Director Motorola
Suzanne manages to position the company in the best possible way by communicating the right messages to the right people within the specific industry. Her knowledge of the PR business is outstanding.Gert Jan Wolf, Country Manager Motorola The Netherlands
Suzanne was Instrumental within Motorola Ltd for the successful external marketing of a wide variety of wireless communication products and services as well as communicating the companies key initiatives, in particular TETRA, the digital radio communications technology now used by most Public Safety organisations in Europe with deployments increasing across other regions of the world. Doug Gray Former Director TETRA Marketing at Motorola & Author of TETRA: The Advocate's Handbook
Suzanne has a first class marketing communication skill set while also having very strong business savvy. Her in-depth knowledge of her particular telecommunications market was outstanding further reinforcing her credibility in the very tough world of public affairs and PR. Conscientious and focussed with a structured approach to planning and managing her work ensured Suzanne consistently delivered and was an excellent team member. Her extensive marketing experience also allowed her to work autonomously. I enjoyed working with Suzanne and would recommend her highly to any organisation requiring a senior communications and public affairs manager. She was, and always will be, a valuable asset to any organisation. Sandra Callowhill, Sandra Callowhill Glasswww.sandracallowhill.com