WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING…
I really can't say enough about Susan and her team. From large scale events with celebrity bands and huge stages, to small intimate affairs, her attention to detail, creativity and customer service is second to none. I've worked with many event planners over the course of my career and after working with Susan, I am spoiled and will never want to work with anyone else ever again. She is truly a magic maker.
Christine Cassiano, Chief Communications Officer, Allogene Therapeutics
The first person I call after a date has been set for our annual conference is Susan Koziak. Knowing her team will be handling the logistics gives us the confidence that it will be another successful event. Susan’s team is always one step ahead and her creative solutions always enhance the outcome. I’m always amazed at her list of contacts and resources which has proven time and time again so beneficial in creating memorable events. Each year I think it can’t get any better … but somehow Koziak Productions out does themselves and the events continue to wow our guests year after year.
Erik Dahlerbruch, SKECHERS U.S.A.
Our non-profit organization puts on a large Human Rights Awards event every year that includes live bands, numerous video presentations, donor awards, keynote speakers, human rights award presentations and acceptances—essentially a great many facets to organize and direct. It’s been a challenge to find a director who has as much drive as we do, who pushes to make this event spectacular. We finally found this person in Susan Koziak. Susan is a consummate professional and really took the time to understand our cause and our passion for it. She excels at planning out details well in advance— a vital factor for an event of our size and scope. She ran all pre-production like a tight ship, kept the budget within range, and imbued each person with the desire to do their jobs well. Her creative input went above and beyond what we had hoped for (or even knew was possible.) Susan was a joy to work with and felt more like a part of our team than someone we had hired. We were very fortunate to have found her. She helped us pull off our most successful event in 20 years, which would come as no surprise for those who know her, because Susan is simply the person who raises the bar.
Marla Filidei, Vice President CCHR International
Susan Koziak executed an event of the grandest scale and magnitude at our venue with consummate professionality and was a pleasure to work with. She took ownership and lead of the massive production despite many elements operating independently of her direct oversight in order to ensure that the overall event setup, execution and strike all went as well as possible. Susan and her team at Koziak Productions were always respectful of the onsite staff as well as the property, and they were always responsive and open to suggestions, advice, guidance, rules and changes. Clients with the highest of expectations can confidently rely on someone like Susan Koziak to make the seemingly impossible possible.
Pam Byrne, Vice President Studio Services at Sony Pictures Entertainment & Andrew Djang, Manager at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Susan Koziak is the Queen of Fashion Shows. Her expertise in handling everything from castings, bookings, fittings, music, staging, production and any additional task that arises, show Susan’s unparalleled experience in the industry. Susan has access to the hottest local talent including models, entertainment and technical support/staging. Her commitment to her clients shines through in every interaction. We wouldn’t even consider planning a show without her on the team. In addition to being an unbelievable resource, she is always a joy to be around, keeping the stressful environment fun and organized.
Lisa Sullivan Guerrero, Director of Operations and Communications, Guess, Inc.
Susan Koziak is far and away the most polished and detail oriented event producer with whom I’ve had the pleasure to collaborate. Our company fashion show involved five corporate participants, each with many execs who needed to approve each little change. Despite all of the challenges, Susan navigated everyone like the seasoned professional she is, never stepped on any toes, made the entire experience go over without a hitch, and surpassed all expectations. I can’t wait for the next opportunity to work with her, and will sing her praises to anyone who needs the most knowledgeable and talented event producer I’ve ever encountered in the business.
Jered Friedland, B Michael
What’s on trend? What look has to be on the runway? The label I look for first is Koziak Productions. I might have favorite models, music I want to use or a special effect I’ve just got to try out. But, those choices really pale to the selection of a production resource that is very much a partner. Whether for a single show or a full-fledged fashion week, the flair, attention to detail, and budget management Susan brings is the first must-have.
Katy Mason, Mason Marketing
Koziak Productions, under the stewardship and vision of principal Susan Koziak, provides unparalleled large-scale event production services. Whether directing logistics as project lead or lending her aesthetic and production capabilities as a valued team member, the results are the same; they exceed expectations and come in on time, on strategy and on budget. That's a trifecta not many of her peers can claim. I wouldn't attempt to pull off a production-driven initiative without her partnership and welcome any inquiries about her successful track record.
Warren Chaumont, Marketing, Advertising and PR Strategist
The PADRE Foundation has worked with Susan Koziak for many years to produce our annual Fashion Show. This show just had it's 30th anniversary, and has grown to include 90-100 type 1 diabetic kids (ages 3-18), and typically 700-800 guests. It is an incredible endeavor and we could not pull it off without Susan's knowledge and expertise. Every year she helps us with music, staging, show flow, and the night of the show wouldn't happen without her and her team. She knows us, understands our needs, and works so well with the kids. She puts together a fabulous event that showcases the kids and makes them feel special on the runway. We are so grateful for the time and energy she puts into helping us make our event better and better each year.
Susan Brennan, CEO, PADRE Foundation
We have worked with Susan Koziak on several fashion shows including LA Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week where the Kardashian sisters were special guests. Her wealth of knowledge in the industry and contacts she brings with her are invaluable. She takes the time to listen to the client and understand the brand and I can fully put all my trust in her in producing a fantastic show.
Cassie Palmeri, Marketing Director, Beach Bunny Swimwear
Susan and her team are beyond professional. I have worked with them on large-scale productions, including Macy’s, GM, and Mattel, and my clients could not be more pleased. The styling and backstage management are unsurpassed.
Raj Kapoor, Owner, Raj Kapoor Productions
Susan is an exceptional event planner with amazing attention to detail. I have worked on several events with her and she is truly one of the best in the business.
Shelley Sheppard, Senior Director of Marketing, The Agency, La Jolla Group
I’ve worked with Susan on multiple fashion shows both at Roxy and O’Neill. She is always professional and easy to work with. It’s amazing to know my shows will be completely coordinated and go off without a hitch!
Cedar Carter, Director of Marketing, O'Neill Girls
I have worked with Susan in many different venues for many years. She is a smart blend of artist and practitioner, with that rare combination of vision and detail. She has a keen sense of aesthetics, is always tuned in to the most current and hip trends in music and production values, but most importantly, she is an exceptional communicator, so she is able to pull together remarkable performances from all concerned.
Penny Collins, Woodbury University
Susan has an uncanny ability to interpret a client’s vision and translate it into technical terms that our production company understands. As a producer, she has an exceptional work ethic, and works tirelessly until the client’s needs are satisfied. Susan anticipates problems and therefore is able to circumvent them. She is a real asset to any show.
Meg McNally, McNally Enterprises
We work with many different clients each year, but none of our clients have the same ambition and drive to make their shows as creative, professional, and as flawless as Koziak Productions. The attention to detail, work ethic, and creativity take all her events to a whole new level that few other producers can match.
Patrick McNally, McNally Enterprises
Being asked to check only 3 attributes of Susan Koziak’s skills is like asking to guess how many stars are in the sky - it’s impossible! She is the most creative, energizing, thoughtful, philanthropic fashion professional - advisor-instructor-role model-fashion life coach - you name it. Anyone who works for her, or with her, learns and appreciates something new. Seeing students wanting to follow in her footsteps is gratifying.
Lorrie Ivas, Associate Professor - Business/Retail/Fashion at Santa Monica College
If there is a woman who can produce a fashion show well - it is Susan Koziak. She is approachable, honest, gifted, and hard working. I highly recommend Susan from corporate to fashion events producing and needs.
Didiayer Snyder President, Snyder Ranch Production
Zack Krone, California Coast Auctions
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