“Sooz is an exemplary consultant: quick to grasp what we wanted, a diplomatic critic, highly productive, respectful of our own time and efforts, and our budget. She is creative, perceptive and a joy to work with!”
— John & Judith R. | The Grubb Company
“As a spectacular Director of Marketing and Partnerships, Susan built our presence and interconnectivity with like-minded organizations and individuals in exponential fashion. We would not have enjoyed the kind of growth the GGSC has experienced without her brilliant eye and touch and razor sharp sense of priorities. ”
— Dacher Keltner, Founding Director, Greater Good Science Center, U.C. Berkeley
“It became apparent minutes after meeting her that Sooz was exactly who we needed to polish, tighten and manage the roll out of our company’s new website; write our team biographies; and create and develop our materials. Sooz made herself invaluable to my team and me; we look forward to more.”
— Danny Winker | Winkler Real Estate Group
“Sooz is the most viscerally creative professional I have ever worked with. She is a non-stop fountain of ideas, energizing, inspiring and just plain fun. She has the mind of an artist, and applies that perspective strategically to advance organizational goals.”
— Allyson Halpern, Dir. of Advancement, 826 Valencia
“When tasked with rewriting all our company collateral we wanted to honor our legacy using fresh and current language. Enter Sooz. After a brief meeting, we received the first draft and were blown away. We’ve since leaned on Sooz (often last minute) for several large projects and have always been thrilled. She’s a gifted writer and an absolute joy to work with. ”
— Katie Fiore Murray, Marketing Director, THE GRUBB COMPANY
“You bring a fresh perspective, a way with words, and your aesthetic contribution has been great too! It’s been such fun to work with you!”
— Cynthia U., Executive Coach
“I’ve had the honor to work with Sooz on projects for over 20 years. Flexible yet deadline-driven, creative and collaborative, she is the best. Exceptional knowledge and connections with the worlds of tech, journalism and trends.”
— Margie O’Driscoll, Hon AIA, Design consultant
“One of the best marketing pieces - real estate or not, I’ve ever seen. I wouldn’t change a thing; Great job!”
— Dennis Kelly, Managing Principal Broker, Windemere Realty Trust, Portland, OR
“A great listener, Sooz translated my wide-ranging ideas into clear and welcoming language. We had lots of laughs too, as she honed our message. The resulting booklet struck a perfect balance between warmth and professionalism.”
— Marion Henon, Sales Manager, Red Oak Realty
“Susan contributed to many projects, from marketing materials to strategy and outreach. We relied heavily on her insightful and candid feedback during our rebranding. Professional, dedicated, and a breeze to work with, she offered input that was invaluable to our growth. I strongly recommend her!”
— Marilyn DeCalo, Education Director, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
“Responsive, adaptive and authentic, Susan helped us with our site and marketing collateral, producing quality work quickly. If you are looking to refresh your message or need help on your website, do not hesitate, Sooz will not disappoint.”
— Matthew Joseph | Compass Real Estate
“I like writing but it can be a lonely job, layered with self-doubt and self-criticism. Your responsiveness was fantastic. You quickly homed in on my voice and made it tighter, stronger, and better. You are a true collaborator; I look forward to more.”
— Robert Purnell, MBA, Real Estate Advisor
“Not only is she professional – so good at what she does – she is the nicest person! She listened to us and produced booklets, website copy and biographies that highlight who we are in our company voice. She also gently pushed us to complete these projects and took the initiative when we were overwhelmed or just too busy. We love working with Sooz!”
— Sunny Kim | Winkler Real Estate Group
“Sooz has been on our Board for well over a decade. Her presence has been invaluable, from support and thoughtful advice to her crucial help with everything from governance to funder contact to outreach and marketing strategies… as well as her overall enthusiasm, creativity, and congeniality. Thank you, Sooz, you are a gem!”
— Dr. Luisa Maffi, E.D., Terralingua.org
“Sooz has an uncanny ability to quickly, effortlessly and concisely capture the essence of your message.”
— Sue R. | COMPASS
“I love Sooz’s collaborative style and appreciate her diligence. A previously tedious experience became fun!”
— Deb R. | COMPASS
“Working with Sooz, I focus on what I wanted to express rather than getting lost in figuring out the words. She is intelligent, gracious and delightful. ”
— Murline M. | COMPASS
“Holy ##$%@! I’d work with this person in a heartbeat! :-) My bio jumps off the page! Love it!”
— Audrey Y. | Grubb Co.
“Susan got my copywriting done within 24 hours. The client loved it! ”
