Suzanne Davis
Owner & President

After growing up in the family’s successful automotive parts and accessories business, it was only natural that Suzanne would become an entrepreneur. With a sharp business sense and a love of fine paper and gifts, Suzanne opened a small shop called Notables in 1986. Notables quickly became a local favorite for its unique selection of cards, gift items and invitations. In the late 1990s, Suzanne expanded Notables’ invitation service, offering custom invitations that are now a staple of the business. In 2005, after nearly 19 years in the original store, Suzanne moved Notables to its current location in Edmonton’s prestigious High Street block. Suzanne and her husband Ted enjoy triathlon, horseback riding, and deep sea diving. Their two dogs, Chela and Chloe, are customer favorites.

Brenda Kinloch
Store Manager

After 17 years as the Business Manager with Friends of University Hospital, Brenda joined Suzanne and the Notables Team as the Store Manager in 2006. In addition to working with the staff, Brenda thoroughly enjoys the excitement of assisting brides and grooms in designing and choosing their wedding invitations. With her extensive background in retail sales, Brenda recognizes and appreciates the value of a well run business operation and expresses her thoughts that “Suzanne has created a customer service based environment with a winning combination of great staff…and great stuff”.

Anne MacLean
Assistant Manager & Invitation Consultant

Anne, a graduate of Grant MacEwan’s Visual Design Program, has been Notables’ in-house graphic designer since 2001. In September 2008, Anne became Assistant Store Manager with a focus on invitation design, consulting and marketing. Whether it’s a wedding invitation, birth announcement or program, Anne enjoys bringing customers’ ideas to life. With two boys at home, Anne has a busy family life. Anne’s hobbies include reading, cooking, gardening and drawing.

Charmaine Brunes
Graphic Designer

Graduated from Grant MacEwan’s Visual Communication and Design program in 2007 and has since been working as one of Notables’ Graphic Designers.

“Not knowing what new project each day will bring makes my job very satisfying. The diversity of working with everything from wedding invitations to business and calling cards, stationery sets to advertisements and flyers means there is always something new and fun to do.”

“However, I think that the best part of my job would have to be designing wedding invitations. It is wonderful knowing that I can help to make one of the most special days in a couple’s life even better by making their vision become a reality.”

“I feel lucky to have the opportunity to work with such a wonderful team, in a beautiful store with gorgeous papers, and on fun and challenging projects.”

Lori Cote
Sales Associate & Production Assistant

Lori trained in Early Childcare, and has been working in retail the last few years. She enjoys working at Notables “the staff and customers are great”. Lori works both front of the house as a sales associate and behind the scenes as a production assistant in the invitation department. As a freelance artist, Lori has also created a number of hand designed graphics and paintings for customer’s invitations.

Lenore Hanson
Sales Associate

Lenore, a former lab tech, began working as a part-time associate in 2004. An Edmonton native, Lenore loves her garden and enjoys walks with her neighbour’s dogs, Juno and Winston.

Sandra Gaviria-Buck
Sales Associate

Sandra moved from Columbia and has been part of the Notables team since 2009. She holds a translation degree from the University of Antioquia in Medellin.  She loves Edmonton and greatly enjoys the beauty and diverse range of activities of every season. Some of her favorite products at Notables are Chiyogami papers and On Line pens, but she is always thrilled to see all the new product we get almost everyday. Sandra is working part-time now while at the University of Alberta doing a Masters degree in translation.

Rhea Lee
Merchandiser/Receiver

Rhea graduated from Grant Macewan with a degree in Visual Communications, majoring in “Exhibit Presentation”.  Rhea is our receiver and visual merchandiser. She loves to move products on a constant basis: to improve sales and to make room for new merchandise- a constant challenge!  Rhea also has many nicknames – Squirt, Little One and Munchkin. When not at work, Rhea loves to hike, cycle, work out and snow board.
Rhea is on mommy leave at this time. We miss her and hope to see her back soon!

Courtney Gleiberman
Sales Associate

Courtney is working at Notables to help pay her way through her studies at UofA.  Courtney likes the atmosphere at Notables and enjoys the clientele. Working at Notables, she has discovered a new passion for Pandora jewelry and fancy pens.Courtney maintains her sanity by taking Tae Kwan Doe, Acrobatic Silks and trapeze and Hip Hop.

In 1987, while in utero, Courtney helped with Notables’ first inventory count!!

Sophia Birchall
Sales Associate

Has worked part time at Notables for a number of years while going to school. She is a student at the University of Alberta doing a degree in Political Science and is a member of Rotaract Club of Edmonton Centre. Sophia loves to travel.

Fareena Contractor
Sales Associate

Is from the other side of the world. Fareena was born and brought up in Poona, a big and busy city in India. She is currently pursuing a BSc Honours degree at the University of Alberta in the fascinating field of Genetics, while also working weekends at Notables. She has now spent three years in Canada and has finally started enjoying the weather! Not only is she a geek, but she also loves sports (soccer, badminton and swimming being her favourites), exploring new cultures and long walks on the beach.

Chloe
Store Greeter

Chloe, a black labradoodle, is the newest member of the greeters team. She came to work in the summer of ’05 and  quickly  learned the tricks of the trade from Chela, our black cockapoo of sixteen years, now gone to doggy heaven.