Suzan Patrick, CMP
About Suzan Patrick, CMP
Suzan Patrick is a strategic event consultant, project manager, and operations leader with more than 26 years of experience helping organizations successfully execute complex meetings, conferences, sponsorship programs, public events, and special initiatives.
Throughout her career, Suzan has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, associations, nonprofit organizations, healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations, and community-based initiatives to deliver exceptional results while maintaining a strong focus on stakeholder relationships, operational excellence, and fiscal responsibility.
Her experience includes managing multi-million-dollar budgets, negotiating contracts, leading cross-functional teams, overseeing vendor and sponsor relationships, implementing event technology solutions, and directing all aspects of event operations from strategic planning through execution. She has worked with organizations including Coors Brewing Company, Suncor Energy, Allstate, Arrow Electronics, Aetna, TD Ameritrade, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Takeda, and numerous nonprofit and community organizations.
Known for her ability to bring clarity and structure to complex situations, Suzan is often called upon to lead projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, tight timelines, and high visibility. Her calm, solutions-focused approach allows organizations to navigate challenges with confidence while maintaining focus on their goals and objectives.
Among her career highlights are supporting large-scale corporate meetings and conferences, sponsorship activations, community engagement initiatives, fundraising events, and public-facing celebrations. Most recently, she has played key leadership roles supporting major events and sponsorship initiatives associated with the Bayou Classic and other high-profile events throughout the Gulf South region.
A Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) since 2009, Suzan remains passionate about helping organizations create meaningful experiences while strengthening operations, improving processes, and delivering measurable results. She believes successful projects are built on strong relationships, clear communication, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to excellence.
Giving back has always been an important part of Suzan's personal and professional journey. She has volunteered her time and expertise to numerous nonprofit organizations and community initiatives throughout her career and continues to support causes that strengthen communities and create opportunities for others.
Based in the New Orleans area and available for engagements nationwide, Suzan works with organizations seeking strategic consulting, fractional leadership, project management, event operations expertise, and sponsorship support.
When she's not working, Suzan enjoys spending time near the water, traveling, exploring new destinations, enjoying live music, and embracing the next chapter of life's adventures.
Suzan Patrick is a strategic event consultant, project manager, and operations leader with more than 26 years of experience helping organizations successfully execute complex meetings, conferences, sponsorship programs, public events, and special initiatives.
Throughout her career, Suzan has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, associations, nonprofit organizations, healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations, and community-based initiatives to deliver exceptional results while maintaining a strong focus on stakeholder relationships, operational excellence, and fiscal responsibility.
Her experience includes managing multi-million-dollar budgets, negotiating contracts, leading cross-functional teams, overseeing vendor and sponsor relationships, implementing event technology solutions, and directing all aspects of event operations from strategic planning through execution. She has worked with organizations including Coors Brewing Company, Suncor Energy, Allstate, Arrow Electronics, Aetna, TD Ameritrade, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Takeda, and numerous nonprofit and community organizations.
Known for her ability to bring clarity and structure to complex situations, Suzan is often called upon to lead projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, tight timelines, and high visibility. Her calm, solutions-focused approach allows organizations to navigate challenges with confidence while maintaining focus on their goals and objectives.
Among her career highlights are supporting large-scale corporate meetings and conferences, sponsorship activations, community engagement initiatives, fundraising events, and public-facing celebrations. Most recently, she has played key leadership roles supporting major events and sponsorship initiatives associated with the Bayou Classic and other high-profile events throughout the Gulf South region.
A Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) since 2009, Suzan remains passionate about helping organizations create meaningful experiences while strengthening operations, improving processes, and delivering measurable results. She believes successful projects are built on strong relationships, clear communication, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to excellence.
Giving back has always been an important part of Suzan's personal and professional journey. She has volunteered her time and expertise to numerous nonprofit organizations and community initiatives throughout her career and continues to support causes that strengthen communities and create opportunities for others.
Based in the New Orleans area and available for engagements nationwide, Suzan works with organizations seeking strategic consulting, fractional leadership, project management, event operations expertise, and sponsorship support.
When she's not working, Suzan enjoys spending time near the water, traveling, exploring new destinations, enjoying live music, and embracing the next chapter of life's adventures.
