Suzanne, a South Florida native, has always been referred to as an inspired and artistic individual. Her educational experiences include a Bachelor of Science in Design (BSD)
from Arizona State University. Additionally, Suzanne completed a Masters of Business Administration, at Nova Southeastern University. While enrolled in her courses, Suzanne prepared for the National Association of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. She successfully completed the exam in October 2005 and graduated with an MBA in December 2005.

Suzanne’s completed environments cover a broad spectrum of design. As an interior design consultant with the Shiff Group, she completed the Okeechobee County Courthouse in central Florida. While with the group, Suzanne worked with seasoned architects and general contractors to produce several Design-Built, Turn-key homes in the Ft. Lauderdale market. Shortly after completing the courthouse and design-build projects, Suzanne accepted a position designing luxury yachts and multi-million dollar homes of South Florida. Designing for the unusual requirements of luxury motor yachts required. Suzanne to be highly adaptive, exceptionally organized, and become rapidly versed in the specific requirements of the marine industry. Combined, Suzanne’s luxury environments include vessels from 55 to 172 feet and homes up to 8,000 square feet.

Continually improving her skills as a designer, Suzanne joined the Pavlik Design Team. As a Senior Designer for PDT, Suzanne was the lead designer on several retail projects. The past experiences of tight-budget judicial centers and the lavish, luxury interiors of motor yachts proved to be the right blend for designing retail spaces. Suzanne’s experiences include several spaces in the United States, as well as internationally.

Suzanne is currently a licensed Interior Designer in the state of Florida and a
professional member of both ASID and IIDA. She also owns and operates Merging
Tides, LLC, a licensed interior design practice in the Ft. Lauderdale market.