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Suzanne Requa Cephas

@suzannerequacephas

Program coordinator at Caribbean Association for Adolescent Health who coordinated an international congress for 500+ participants.

United States

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At Caribbean Association for Adolescent Health, I coordinated the 13th IAAH World Congress, serving 500+ participants across virtual and hybrid phases. I worked across committees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, and international partners, keeping schedules, action trackers, and follow-up organized.

At Project STAR, I coordinated multi-site activities and maintained tracking systems for purchasing, inventory, vendor performance, and deliverables. At the Private Sector Vaccine Initiative, I led project coordination and contributed to process improvements associated with cost reductions of 8–16%.

Through Bizniz Events, I lead client projects from planning through execution, coordinating budgets, venues, vendors, and logistics. I also manage client travel engagements through InteleTravel, and bring experience in convention operations, association sales, and hospitality.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Travel Agent

Current

InteleTravel

Jul 2022 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, coordinating itineraries, suppliers, communications, and payment deadlines. Maintain accurate records and proactively follow up to keep commitments on schedule.

Client Management Travel Planning Supplier Coordination Record keeping Communication Skills

Current

Managing Director

Current

Bizniz Events

Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 10 months)

Lead client projects from planning through execution, coordinating schedules, budgets, venues, vendors, and logistics. Manage multiple concurrent workstreams and maintain client relationships through proactive communication.

Project Management Client Relations Budget Management Vendor coordination Event Planning

World Congress Planner

Caribbean Association for Adolescent Health

Jan 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 6 months)

Led coordination of the 13th IAAH World Congress, a complex international initiative serving 500+ participants across virtual and hybrid phases. Coordinated committees, speakers, sponsors, and vendors, maintaining schedules, action trackers, and reports.

Cvent Project Management Stakeholder Coordination Event Planning Reporting Documentation Remote Collaboration

Procurement & Logistics Officer

Project STAR

Sep 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Coordinated multi-site project activities involving suppliers, community partners, and internal teams. Built tracking systems for purchasing, inventory, and vendor performance, and maintained accurate operational data.

Procurement Logistics Vendor Management Tracking Systems Data Management

Project Manager / Procurement Officer

Private Sector Vaccine Initiative

Mar 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Led cross-functional project coordination, reporting, scheduling, and operational tracking. Improved project processes and controls, contributing to cost reductions of 8–16%.

Project Management Procurement Reporting Scheduling Risk Management Process Improvement

Project Lead Manager

AC3 Scientific Conference – Fox Chase Cancer Center

Sep 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Managed project schedules, online registration, conference website content, and participant communications for international scientific conferences. Coordinated presenters, partners, and internal teams to meet deadlines.

Project Management Event Coordination Online Registration Stakeholder Communication Logistics

Convention Manager

Jamaica Dental Association

Apr 2014 - Apr 2019 (5 years)

Directed convention projects and onsite operations, coordinating attendee services, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, AV, floor plans, F&B, signage, staffing, and logistics. Managed stakeholder communications and maintained accurate event records.

Event Management Vendor coordination Logistics Stakeholder Communication Reporting

Director of National Accounts

Resort Meetings Consortium

Jan 2007 - Jan 2013 (6 years)

Sourced association and corporate group business and partnered with clients to identify suitable hotels and destinations. Evaluated client requirements and managed relationships throughout the sourcing process.

Sales Customer Relationship Management Site Selection Hospitality Negotiation

Senior Catering Sales Manager

Volume Services America

Jan 1999 - Jan 2000 (1 year)

Managed catering sales and client relationships for meetings, conventions, and special events in a high-volume hospitality environment. Worked with clients and operations teams to develop catering programs.

Catering Sales Customer Relationship Management Event Planning Hospitality