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About
After working at Pentagram as a project coordinator for 11 years, Suzanne moved with James Biber to the newly formed studio, Biber Architects.
Suzanne has worked for clients in the residential, commercial and retail markets, as well as a variety of educational, cultural and historical institutions within the US.
Some of the clients that Suzanne has worked with over the last 12 years are the NYC Department of Design and Construction, The James Beard Foundation, Harley-Davidson Museum, Muzak, The Library of Congress, the Arizona Cardinals, The Macaulay Honors College CUNY, retail stores for Intimacy Inc., The Edward M. Kennedy Institute, The Koch Institute, The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and multiple residences within the United States.
Prior to joining Pentagram, Suzanne worked as a studio manager for Christine Van Der Hurd, Inc, a custom design studio of carpets and textiles with offices in New York and London. Responsibilities included sales within the A & D community, liaison between manufacturer and studio, administration and management.
Her first professional position upon arriving in the US was that of an event planner for George Little Management, Inc., trade show managers of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), The International Hotel Motel and Restaurant Show (IHM&RS), SURTEX and The New York International Gift Fair.
Working with See Change NYC, a mayoral initiative, Biber Architects redesigned the waiting rooms of the Department of Probation, creating Resource Hubs for probationers. The Resource Hubs signal an on-going change within City departments, helping to change the point of contact for New Yorkers in need of critical services.
- Managed selection of all furniture and finishes for the first six sites.- Coordinated the placing of orders with the city’s purchasing department.- Supervised the installation of graphics and worked with city employees to implement the new program.- Arranged and managed photo shoots for both the architect and press.
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Experience
NYC Department of Probation Key Role
Photos: David Sundberg, Esto
JBF Ltd was a pop-up restaurant designed for the James Beard Foundation located in the Chelsea Market, NYC. The restaurant was open for only five weeks, to demonstrate the urgency of stopping by for lunch or dinner, a count down calendar was created for both the tables and the front windows of the restaurant. At the end of each day the chef would spray paint an X over that day on the table and window.
- Managed the selection of all furniture and signage within the restaurant.- Coordinated the critical timing of client and contractor needs.
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Experience
JBF Ltd Key Role
Photos: Paul Warchol
The design parameter was simple, create a pair of oceanfront houses that capitalize and utilize a large, private, outdoor space on the Atlantic Ocean.
- Managed the selection of all fabric, furniture and finishes of both the main house and guest house.- Coordinated the critical timing of multiple client, vendor, contractor and architectural needs.- Arranged and managed photo shoots for both the architect and press.- Processed all billing for the client, and produced detailed monthly status reports for each area of the project.
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Experience
Montauk Residence Key Role
Photos: Peter Mauss, Esto
Built in 1959, this home was renovated in 2007. The end result was a mid-century house redesigned for twenty-first century living.
- Managed the selection of all fabrics, furniture and finishes of both the main and guest house.- Coordinated the critical timing of multiple client, vendor, contractor and architectural needs.- Arranged and managed photo shoots for both the architect and press.- Processed all the billing for the client, and produced detailed monthly status reports for each area of the project.
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Experience
Ann Arbor Residence Key Role
Photos: Peter Mauss, Esto
An extensive restoration and renovation of a home designed in the 1930’s by Richard Neutra.
- Managed the selection of all fabrics, furniture and finishes of the house.- Coordinated the critical timing of multiple client, vendor, contractor and architectural needs.- Arranged and managed photo shoots for both the architect and press.- Processed all the billing for the client, and produced detailed monthly status reports for each area of the project.
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Experience
Neutra Residence, Santa Monica CA Key Role
Photos: Julius Schulman
Renovation of a home on Napeague Harbor, Amagansett, New York. - Managed the selection of all fabrics, furniture and finishes.- Coordinated the critical timing of multiple client, vendor, contractor and architectural needs.- Arranged and managed photo shoots for both the architect and press.- Processed all the billing for the client, and produced detailed monthly status reports for each area of the project.
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Experience
Amagansett Residence Key Role
Photos: Andrew Bordwin
Store design for Intimacy, a chain of bra fit specialist stores located in upscale shopping malls around the country. Unlike traditional stores, at Intimacy, appointments are made in advance. In the privacy of large tastefully furnished fitting rooms, a bra fit specialist works with the customer to find the proper fit and style.
- Managed the sourcing and selection of all the fabrics, furniture and finishes of the store.- Coordinated the production of store fixtures and illuminated fitting rooms.- Arranged and managed photo shoot.
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Experience
Intimacy Key Role
Photos: Peter Mauss, Esto
The museum showcases the history, culture and engineering of a uniquely iconic American brand, and presents the Harley-Davidson design story to a global community of enthusiasts.
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Experience
Harley-Davidson Museum Key Role
- Developed project schedules for the project team with architect.- Coordinated client and vendor review meetings for the project team.- Sourced materials and finishes for various areas of the project, ranging from flooring to furniture for the museum, special events and restaurant areas.
Photos: Paul Warchol
Pentagram designed an interiors program that encompassed a retail store, locker rooms, club lounges, corporate lofts, team offices, and the owner’s private suite.
- Managed the selection of all the fabrics, furniture and finishes of the Owner’s Suite, Corporate Suites, public lounge areas and lockers rooms.- Coordinated the client move-in with the architect, contractor and vendors.
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Experience
Arizona Cardinals Stadium Key Role
Photos: Peter Mauss, Esto
Macaulay Honors College at CUNY is the City University of New York’s most selective undergraduate program. Pentagram served as design consultants for the facility’s public spaces and classrooms.
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Experience
Macaulay Honors College Key Role
- Developed project schedules for the project team with architect.- Managed the selection and installation of all furniture, fixtures and finishes throughout the building.- Worked closely with college staff, contractors and vendors, from presentation to installation of all furniture and finishes.
Photos: Peter Mauss, Esto
suzanne holtProfile
Enthusiastic, passionate Senior Project Manager with over 12 years in the design and architecture industry. Expertise in architectural, interior, and graphic design projects for commercial and residential markets. Notable for effective team, client, and vendor coordination, extensive knowledge of materials and finishes, and pride in the projects produced.
Areas of Expertise project management • team coordination • client management • interior specification
Professional ExperienceBIBER ARCHITECTS. New York, NY. 2010 to present.Project Manager
PENTAGRAM DESIGN. New York, NY. 1999 to 2010.Project Coordinator, Architectural Team
VAN DER HURD STUDIO. New York, NY. 1996 to 1999.Studio Manager
GEORGE LITTLE MANAGEMENT, INC. White Plains, NY. 1993 to 1996.Special Events Coordinator
Target Role
Seeking a diverse managerial position that allows me to utilize my breadth of experience and expertise in the design industry.
