Susan Asquith

About Susan Asquith

A proven leader with over 30 years of expertise working with clients in diverse industries providing: organizational management, business plan development, strategic planning, community outreach and engagement, budget planning, implementation and auditing, brand concept development and execution, marketing, public relations, government relations, volunteer development, fundraising, event management, media planning, and integrated communication services. History of excellent client relations working with all levels of business, civic leadership, and elected officials often on multi-million-dollar project engagements in multiple sectors. Extensive experience in economic development, commercial construction and real estate development, education, healthcare, gaming and hospitality, and sovereign public policy. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Adept at working with small and large businesses and civic organizations to develop and achieve goals and objectives. Have played an integral role in such outreach advocacy campaigns for the Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca Gaming Corporation, Catholic Health, Peace Bridge Expansion Project and the grand opening of the Buffalo/Niagara International Airport. Directed the City of Buffalo’s Police and Fire Recruitment Campaigns and has developed economic development communication strategies with the Buffalo Niagara Partnership and Buffalo Niagara Enterprise. Lead counselor on such high-profile accounts as the 2010 Empire State Games, Praxair, Inc, and has coordinated numerous special projects for the firm. Named by Business First of Buffalo as one of its “Outstanding Women of Influence” in Western New York for 2008. She serves on the board for Kids Escaping Drugs and the Seneca Diabetes Foundation and was a member of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s Local Development Advisory Group and The Nichols School Marketing Committee. In 2002 she received the Burt P. Flickinger, Jr. Award for Volunteerism from The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation. A 2004 graduate of Leadership Buffalo.

Experience

1. Director, Marketing Pr Development

   Lutheran Jamestown

   May 2023 — Present · Jamestown, NY, US