Suzanne Wakamoto has been a manager for 30 years and a human resources leader for over 20. Her diverse background includes start-up, global, multi-site and non-profit organizations. She has been fortunate to work and consult in an eclectic array of industries: arts education, biotechnology, construction, entertainment, manufacturing, retail and software. Since 2008, she served as an independent HR consultant where she partnered with clients to develop more cohesive and compliant HR practices that aligned with their corporate culture and business needs. Some of her former corporate positions include: heading HR for the internationally acclaimed Blue Man Group and director of HR & administration for Cadus Pharmaceutical Corporation. Suzanne sits on the board of directors of NYC SHRM, the New York City chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management and is a founder and current chair of HR-PRO, NYC SHRM’s award winning pro-bono outreach program. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in world arts and culture from UCLA. Ultimately, Suzanne is a person who believes excellence and fun are not mutually exclusive, but rather the partnership that makes us successful every day.

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