I strive to intersect my professional and personal life, and my mantra is simple. Always seek the truth. Always find new ways to look at things. Always leave room for improvement. And always place energy toward the good stuff. In addition to my day job, I am working towards authoring a book. Stay tuned. Want to check out some of Gongos'​ thought leaders? Visit: http://gongos.com/thought-leadership/blogs/

Vice President, Strategic Branding @ In addition to the stuff below, I get to develop and encourage an amazing team of ladies who are uniquely talented and gifted. Together, we conceptualize and collaborate as a team, and with pretty much all teams throughout the enterprise (Gongos Research, Arti|fact, O2 Integrated) to promote and position one of the most fascinating and heart-strong growth companies in the professional services space. We're equal parts out-of-bounds thinking and disciplined, focused and effective. From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) Auburn Hills, MISenior Director, Strategic Branding @ In this role, I continue to identify, develop and activate the company's branding, marketing and thought leadership initiatives for U.S. and global markets. Business units: Gongos Research [custom consumer research], O2 Integrated [decision-support consultancy] and our upcoming Insight Curation unit (for which I am collaborating heavily) are three focal points for 2014. As well, our relaunch and roll-out of gongos.com and related branded content. My team is accountable for: a) Positioning Gongos and its brands (business units, products and thought leaders) through savvy negotiations, strategic placements and creative execution. b) Maintaining multimedia knowledge as well as industry brand intelligence and factors that influence external perceptions. c) Possessing sound judgment related to the activation of ideas to create distinction, intrigue, and ROI for the company. From October 2013 to Present (2 years 3 months) auburn hills, miDirector, Marketing & Public Relations @ In this first-ever role for the company, I drive and implement a strategic marcomm plan that serves to launch and promote our services, products and business development, including i°Communities, i°C mobile and Consumer Village, measurably increasing awareness and appeal within our core industry and peripherals. Conferences and new product launches include concept to execution strategy, creative direction, full-spectrum b-to-b marketing and PR initiatives, speaking engagements, and brand management across all areas of the company. Maintain growing annual budget. Synthesized cross-team collaboration with company leadership, marketing sciences, innovation teams and clients including GM, Best Buy, Hallmark Cards, Coca-Cola and Domino's Pizza. From June 2006 to Present (9 years 7 months) Communications Director @ Helped guide media relations and event planning for the "Step Ahead with Audi A3" documentary filmmaker project with Audi and the American Film Institute (AFI). National program with targeted outreach in markets included LA, NY, Washington DC and Boston. From June 2005 to August 2005 (3 months) Media Relations Associate @ Managed media efforts for Florine Mark, founder and CEO of The WW Group, formerly the largest franchisee of Weight Watchers Intl. Produced weekly "Ask Florine" segment for WXYZ-TV; and radio PSAs. Speech writing, event planning and branding for events including annual "Remarkable Women" luncheon with Beaumont Ministrelli's Women's Heart Center and UofM's Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the "Great American Weigh-In." Promotion and publicity of Florine Mark's first book "Talk to the Mirror". From February 2003 to May 2005 (2 years 4 months) Director of Public Relations @ Created publicity, media and industry relations opportunities collaborating with heads of creative, marketing and business development. Marketing, advertising, and sales development, event production, conference planning & logistics. Supported the company’s re-positioning from that of a broadcast design firm to leading entertainment branding company. Produced and presented annual presentation “State of Design”. Orchestrated presentation of colleagues from three countries covering the evolution of broadcast media usage: “Viewer of the Future” – Europe; “Viewer of Tomorrow” - U.S. Produced, presented and promoted “Global Match 2000” securing soccer players from 10 countries for international conference - Denmark-based iTV partner Agency.com. Developed and branded “Cocktails by Design” with editorial partner in Cannes. Established trusted relationships with communications divisions of TechTV, Hallmark Channel, Spiderdance, Target, Sony, Discovery, E! & TBS. From November 1998 to September 2001 (2 years 11 months) Media Coordinator @ Orchestrated U.S.-based publicity while optimizing access for network programming and promotion divisions to utilize resources of U.S. facilities and studios. Organized on and off-camera interviews for network programming and publicity for five stations; implementing international and domestic relations, and affiliate promotions with NBC Intl., Buena Vista Intl., FOX, Paramount, Warner Bros.& Carsey Werner. Orchestrated behind-the-scenes interviews and prep with journalist, crew and talent. Arranged talent for annual television awards shows: Logie Awards, People's Choice, and human-interest shows produced in Australia. Facilitated operations for key bureau divisions: news tracking and research, assisted in producing news and current affairs programs. Liaison to network guests, as well as VIPs during 1996 Atlanta Olympic games. From January 1993 to May 1997 (4 years 5 months) Film Agent @ Co-directed film department, representing top Michigan and Midwest voice-over and on-air talent. Primarily commercial and industrial films. BBA - Los Angeles - co-directed Children's Division (1990-1991) From 1989 to 1990 (1 year)

B.A., Communications: Advertising - emphasis in Public Relations @ Michigan State University From 1984 to 1988 n/a, Masters Coursework - Clinical Psychology @ Antioch University From 1984 to 1984 n/a @ Divine Child Grade/High School From 1980 to 1984 Susan Scarlet is skilled in: Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Promotions, Event Management, Brand Management, B2B, Media Relations, Event Planning, Creative Direction, Market Research, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Focus Groups