Suzanne Kayes Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta

Support specialist to a team of editors, video producers and designers. Streamlined theoverall workflow from conception to launch. Shepherded funded programs through review,build and testing. Tracked the creation of site content. Wrote instructional guides andFAQs. Trained new hires on software programs, processes and best practices. Worked witha multitude of teams from account and project management to web development andprogramming. Volunteered on the event planning committee to boost community.

Atlanta

Wrote monthly pieces on retail, real estate and interior design. Authored a cover story andadded to the annual Best of Atlanta package.Clipshttp://www.atlantamagazine.com/author/suzanne-oliver/

Vinings

Created a blog for the home improvement chain on outdoor decorating and entertaining.Used Google Analytics to track each post's popularity and curated pages for Pinterest.Clipshttp://gardenclub.homedepot.com/author/suzanne-oliver/

Greater Atlanta Area

Started an event planning business from the ground up. Specialized in small, themed parties. Gained invaluable experience in developing a brand, negotiating client contracts, balancing budgets and designing a website.

As president for the term of 2011-12, I ran regular board meetings, member luncheons and the annual conference. I directed eight other industry professionals, edited promotional materials and helped secure educational speakers. Before that, I served on the board of directors for five years, heading up the editorial conference track and college scholarship award.

Norcross

In charge of Groupaway magazine, a short-lived, quarterly trade targeted at touroperators across the country. Responsible for writing features and briefs, as well asassigning articles, collecting art, editing and proofing. Posted the magazine's contentonline using WordPress, including blogs and video. Authored a bimonthly newsletter andengaged readers using Facebook and Twitter. Also contributed to the company's other twopublications and trade shows.

Atlanta

Teamed up with the editor-in-chief and art director to publish this quarterly magazinedevoted to upscale interior design. Responsible for writing features and departments, aswell as editing. Directed freelancers, found images, managed proofs and represented themagazine at local events and trade shows.

Greater Atlanta Area

From 2003-08, I led this networking group for young magazine editors. While expanding the brand, I hosted bimonthly socials and speaking engagements at local venues.

Cumming

Wrote features and community happenings on a monthly basis, in addition to editingfreelance articles, assembling the editorial calendar and collecting photos. Found newfreelance talent, managed reader survey and assisted art department with layout. Alsoworked closely with public relation firms and attended events around the city as a voice ofthe magazine.

Bachelor Of Arts, Magazine Journalism

Activities and Societies: The Red & Black student newspaper, Georgia alumni magazine, Pandora yearbook, 4 magaine internships including YM.

Certificate In Meeting And Event Planning

Education record