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SUZANNE CONQUEST

Take a moment to browse my work, skills, and professional experience--and a little about me personally. It’s my firm belief that a good challenge offers an opportunity to develop and improve, which is why I make a point of seeking out new ones in the professional realm as well as in my personal life.

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MY BIO

Who I Am

I specialize in facilitating transformative change within organizations by bridging the communication gap between diverse teams, including engineering, product, sales, stakeholders, managers, and leadership. My approach is centered on:

  • Effective Communication: I excel at translating the needs, desires, and solutions of disparate parties, fostering a common understanding and alignment towards shared goals. This ensures that everyone is on the same page and working towards a unified vision.

  • Strategic Solutions: I have a proven track record of identifying short-term quick wins and long-term sustainable solutions. I leverage available resources, whether they be technological, human, or otherwise, to drive tangible improvements in outcomes. My focus is on achieving both immediate and lasting success.

  • Ombudsman Role: I serve as a trusted intermediary and advocate for collaboration between disparate groups. I facilitate constructive dialogue, resolve conflicts, and build consensus, ultimately driving cross-functional synergy and harmony within the organization.

 

My unique ability to unite teams, strategically drive change, and act as a bridge between different stakeholders has consistently delivered measurable results in my previous roles. I am eager to bring this transformative expertise to your organization to help achieve its objectives and drive sustainable success.

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MY SKILLSET

Competence & Aptitude

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Skilled professional comfortable initiating and delivering change to enable growth and achievement.  I can build consensus, develop an understanding of "why," align decision making.

STRATEGIC THINKING

Adept at assessing current situations while thinking ahead to ensure long-term success.  Ability to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and tactical implementation. Ability to exert influence appropriately. Align decision making to strategic priorities and financial considerations.  Ability to see short term, mid term, and long term goals interconnections and dependencies.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

Experienced executive able to understand key drivers, identify and capture improvement opportunities, and resolve complex issues.  I involve the right people in decision making. Evaluate decisions against strategic priorities; assess whether to stay the course or pivot/change tacks.

ENGAGEMENT

Servant leader, consensus builder, impact focused.  Ability to engage and influence others, build relationships, and address issues.  Can easily rally individuals to support initiatives, build unity toward goals, and advocate for mission.  Adept at managing relationships and partnerships.

My Qualifications

Industries of Experience
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Education (PK-16)

Nonprofits

Ed-tech

Start-ups

Corporate

Titles
  • Director:  Curriculum, instruction, assessment, strategy, KPIs, evaluation, professional development, product design

  • Senior Director:  Grassroots advocacy, external affairs, stakeholder/volunteer management, program development, professional learning services, economic & workforce development, conference/event management

  • Executive Director

  • Grant Writer & Reviewer

  • Principal, Assistant Principal

  • Curriculum & Instructional Specialist

  • Teacher

  • Volunteer

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Working Genius Strengths: 
Tenacity, Discernment, Enablement, Galvanizing
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Quote

William Shakespeare

"We know what we are, but know not what we may be"

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