New York City Metropolitan Area
I am a lifelong musician who has turned my passion into a devoted career in education, artist relations and performance behind the keyboard as well as in front of the camera. I began studying classical piano at age 4 and began performing publicly thereafter. I hold a Magna Cum Laude degree in Music Education from Kean University with over 35 years experience as choral director, private piano instructor and vocal music teacher and 50 years as solo pianist and accompanist. I am proud to have applied my Bachelor of Arts in Music Education in several areas of the industry, including my work as Elementary Vocal Music Teacher in the Bloomfield and Westfield, NJ Public School districts. Presently I serve as Music Director, Organist, Pianist, and Director of 5 multi-age choirs at Saint Agnes Church in Clark, NJ with responsibilities including budget management, scheduling and conducting a 70 member volunteer Music Ministry as well a variety of clerical responsibilities. I am a private piano instructor, member and choir accompanist at Temple Rodeph Torah in Marlboro, NJ and perform in REMEMBER WHEN, an oldies tribute band. Since 2010, I transitioned my career into artist relations while continuing to pursue my lifelong career in music and eventually stepping out from behind the keys into modeling. Starting as a Freelance Consultant and Brand Ambassador for Gibson Brands Inc from 2010-14, my work in artist relations spans direct artist management, an artist liaison to musicians and actors in film, television, Broadway and varied musical genres. As PT Production Manager/Events Coordinator I was responsible for planning and implementation of daily operations and events, rehearsals, loaners, product placement, social media, coordinate staff and monitor project costs/budget. I am East Coast Assistant to GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Leo Nocentelli, founding member of the The Meters, as well as managing talent for various M2MPR events. I was seen performing classical piano in a national two-year TV commercial for GE Capital Synchrony Financial. I was cast as beauty pageant judge in Princess Nokia's Sugar Honey Iced Tea 2019 music video as well as two infomercials. I also represent wellness lifestyle brand Nutrafol in print and social media campaigns nationwide.
I am proud to have applied my Bachelor of Arts in Music Education to several areas of the industry, including my work as Elementary Vocal Music Teacher in the Bloomfield and Westfield, NJ Public School districts. I have served as Music Director in Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church in Middlesex, NJ. Presently I serve as Music Director, Organist, Pianist, and Director of 70-member Volunteer Vocal and Instrumental Music Ministry at Saint Agnes Church in Clark, NJ with responsibilities including budget management, scheduling five multi-age choirs, ordering liturgy materials, and committee communications. Performance highlights include: Solo pianist: 1972-present Recording: Jankland Recording Studio 2017 and 2019 Accompanist: Temple Rodeph Torah- 2016-present Maplewood Men's Glee Club under the direction of Robert Diehl followed by Jason Tramm. Summit Summer Festival Chorus- Jason Tramm. 1998-2004 Accompanist in the Millburn, North Plainfield and Summit Schools Public Schools as well as various local theater groups in Central Jersey. 1984-1992 Director of Music Liturgical: St Agnes Church 2013-present Pianist, Organist, Conductor of Adult and Bell Choirs, Teen, Intermediate, Children's and Cherub Choirs and Adult/Youth instrumental ensembles, Prepares budget and manage Music Ministry Cost Center Musical Theater Music Director of Seton Hall University,"Jacques Brel is Alive And Well and Living In Paris" 1986 Our Lady of Peace: Organist and Cantor 2003-2013 Our Lady Mount Virgin: Director of Music 1998-2002 St Paul The Apostle Church:Director of Music 1998-2003 Private Piano Instructor 1982-2004 2015-present
Represented by Cleri Models. Agent Naomi Alves. Suzanne was a SAG Principal performer on classical piano in a two-year run TV commercial for GE Capital Synchrony Financial with national, cable, web and industrial usage. She also was cast as beauty pageant judge in Princess Nokia's Sugar Honey Iced Tea 2018 music video as well as two infomercials. Suzanne represents wellness lifestyle brand Nutrafol in print and social media campaigns nationwide.
Assistant to Caroline Galloway, award-winning entertainment and consumer brand marketing, social media and public relations expert with international experience in extensive revenue generating programs and press placement. NYC events: 2020 Talent Assistant to America’s Toy Scout” Joel Magee and On Site Coordinator for WNBC TV Morning Show interview with anchor Jen Maxfield at The Antique Toy Shop 2019 NY Honors Gala Red Carpet Assistant 2018 GWS AUCTIONS INC MEDIA APPEARANCES Talent Assistant and On Site Media Coordinator to Brigitte Krusse during appearances on FOX Business News and Reuters interviews previewing auction items of Michael Jackson, Prince, Elvis, Lady Gaga, Steve McQueen and Liberace. 2017 TJ MARTELL WOMEN OF INFLUENCE Talent and Pink Carpet Coordinator. Event Assistant to award recipient, Susan Lucci. 2016 JULIEN'S AUCTION: EXCLUSIVE PRESS PREVIEW: MARILYN MONROE "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR PRESIDENT GOWN Assistant to Executive Director, Martin Nolan and press coordinator for interviews with Mr Nolan. and Whoopi Goldberg with The Today Show, People, New 12 NJ, CBS, Fios One and Inside Edition. and WOMEN OF INFLUENCE Talent and Pink Carpet Coordinator. Award recipients include:CBS-TV News Anchor, Christine Johnson, Host, Robin Quivers. 2015 LES PAUL'S 100th BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Talent/Crew travel and lodging booking coordinator, team coordinator of VIP gift bags. Liaison to VIP guests and Red Carpet talent assistant. Communication with talent and mgmt: Steve Vai, Steve Bonamassa, Johnny A, Steve Miller, Neal Schon, Warren Haynes,G.E. Smith and opening artists,from the History Channel's Counting Cars, "Counts 77" and TJ MARTELL: NY HONORS GALA Red Carpet Assistant w/hosts MTV VJ's Mark Hudson, Alan Jackson,and Nina Blackwood 2014 TJ MARTELL WOMEN OF INFLUENCE Pink Carpet Coordinator. Recipents include NBC Today Show host, Hoda Kotb and Robin Quivers and NY HONORS GALA Red Carpet Assistant 2013 NY HONORS GALA Red Carpet Assistant
Accompany and assist in coordinating and communicating Mr Nocentelli's East Coast live guest performances, interviews and television appearances: 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony- opening performance with Peter Gabriel. Allman Brothers Band-Beacon Theatre The Meter Men w/Page McConnell-Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom Bernie Worrell "All The Woo In The World" All Star Tribute-Webster Hall Galactic-Brooklyn Bowl Stanton Moore Trio-Blue Note Donald Harrison ft. Leo Nocentelli,Fred Wesley and Christian Scott-Blue Note Friar's Club Tribute to Allen Touissant Pink Talking Fish at The Capitol Theatre Television: Late Night With Jimmy Fallon The Late Show With David Lettermen "Harry" Harry Connick Jr Show
As Managing Director of Licensing, Distribution and Business Development, Suzanne works alongside President of Munger Music, Chris Munger, She assists in the creation and communication of new business developments, music distribution, launching new divisions, branding, negotiating deals for company acquisitions and partnerships, consulting, overseeing, streamlining and rolling out new technologies as well as developing new joint ventures.