President – Susie Smither
By Kerri Lacey

President – Susie Smither

Susie began her career as a dancer/singer joining cabaret trio Triple Treat at an early age.
Triple Treat achieved an Ace Award and 5 Mo Awards for excellence in live vocal variety cabaret
performance, with these awards proudly spanning a 25-year period.
Diversifying soon after the formation of the act, Triple Treat Promotions was born, and a long and
exciting journey began. Many years of runway and editorial modelling for Susie segued into fashion
event management and styling, with over a decade with David Jones as Project Manager. During that time she managed Suburban Fashion Events over 16 stores and across 3 states each fashion season. Hosting store openings, book launches, celebrity and chef appearances along with food tastings teams across 2 states, she continued the David Jones association.
Shopping centre, retail & corporate contracts span children’s talent quests, pantomimes, licensed
character events, workshops and activations, fashion style sessions & runway events, celebrity chef
appearances and food demonstrations. All of this keep the Triple Treat Promotions team busy.
Presenting and MC/compere work is a passion and Susie has interviewed and toured with celebrities and
talents from the fashion, dance, TV and all things Westfield world, as well as the celebrity chefs and
foodies adding diversity and exciting experiences!
Recent 2017 events include hosting Zeigler Girls Australian National Tour featuring Maddie Zeigler of
Sia music video fame and Project Managing a couture designer range launch at the National Bridal
Market Chicago Trade Show.
It is not surprising being so involved in the entertainment industry that Susie has wanted to “give
back” from way back! Susie has been an active member of ALVA since 1982. She joined the committee in 1997, was Secretary in 2003, was Vice President to President Maria Venuti in 2004 and became ALVA President in 2005. Susie has continued in this role to this date.  With love and appreciation always to a strong and supportive committee of amazing ALVA girls! And the journey continues!