LINDA STOLTZ FOSTER 208-351-4317

Bayfield, Colorado
lindastoltz17@gmail.com

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

Dedicated and focused employee who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, and following
through to achieve project goals. Capable to answer a high volume of incoming calls while handling in person inquiries
from clients and colleagues.
Flexible and hardworking with a strong drive to succeed. Over 10 years administrative experience.

Enthusiastic and motivated do not define my attitude completely. I present myself as an individual who is known for her
positive manner, customer service skills and ability to handle even the worst of adversities. You will find me to be a
qualified individual with an exceptional degree of energy and solid work ethics.

HIGHLIGHTS

Documentation, Filing, Organization, Prioritizing, Passion for Research

Meeting Support-- agendas, supplied materials, organized catering
Travel Arrangements, Personal Trade Show Participation
Meeting, Party, Special Events and Reception planning
Sensitive to Honoring Business Privacy
Comfortable with handling high call volumes
MS Office / Word - 65 wpm typing
Problem solving - Resourceful - Decision making - Positive Attitude - Creative Thinking
Excellent Time Management Skill - Takes initiative - Values punctuality
Clear and Honest Communication Skills - Active Listener - Management Skills
Staff Motivator
Dependable – Adaptable – Self Controlled
High Customer Service Skills - Sense of Humor, Positive, Results Orientated, Professional
LINDA STOLTZ FOSTER 208 351 4317 LINDASTOLTZ17@GMAILCOM

Corporate and Leisure Event Planner Summary

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES…..

Catering and planning activities for small to mid-size corporate and leisure events.
Event planning, design, and production.

* Oversaw and facilitated all aspects of event planning from site/room/location selection, vendor negotiations, event
registration, marketing onsite staffing, volunteers and post-event reporting. Offered a high degree of hands on involvement in
events.
* Utilized years of Food and Beverage experience in planning, preparing, budgeting and hospitality performance at function.
Ensured catering support staff had appropriate equipment, supplies and resources to perform job and meet goals, cost controls
and deadlines as assigned.
* Worked on multiple functions for a variety of clients simultaneously.
* Created and sent event marketing communications.
* Worked within established budget. Quick to respond regarding changes.
* Followed budget requirements by controlling costs – labor, inventory, equipment and materials --
able to make adjustments, as necessary.
* Identified with clients regarding requirements, design and expectations.
* Coordinated travel, lodging and expenses for participants traveling to function.
* Created and managed budgets and collection of registration, sponsorship income and exhibit fees.
* Developed and maintained solid relationships with clients, vendors, external suppliers and support personnel.
* Managed staff schedules. Supervised by delegating, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards.
* Maintained high personal grooming standards and professional demeanor for self and staff. Required organized and punctual
dedication.
* Worked directly with client on event status, problems, concerns, and timelines.
* Organized and coordinated event timeline, ensuring that service runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Coordinated and oversaw décor setup and breakdown.
* Processed and received food orders, maintaining inventory of food and office supplies.
* Staffed events and personally managed onsite hostess, greeters, and registration. Welcomed guests and clients.
* Effectively communicated with all guests and staff in a friendly, courteous and timely manner.
* Maintained a safe work environment including both food and physical safety.
* Created and analyzed online evaluations and prepared post event correspondence.
* Conducted final inspections on the day of event to ensure everything adhered to and exceeded the clients’ standards and
expectations.
* Coordinated various initiatives to drive sales growth.
* Stayed current on trends and ideas.
CORE STRENGTHS

 Innovative and resourceful. Actively seeks opportunities to improve events.

 Experienced at negotiating and building partnerships.
 Exceptional client service skills and consistently presents a positive attitude
 Strong time management skills and ability to manage concurrent tasks efficiently.
 Superior attention to detail; first class organizational skills.
 High energy, positive, professional attitude, pride in work.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Great team member, manager and motivator. Willing to roll up sleeves and pitch in to help colleagues.
 Consistently delivers excellent Customer care.
 Strong problem solving, strong interpersonal, strong individual skills.
 Ability to manage with integrity, honesty, and knowledge, while promoting House culture and values.
 Service oriented individual who enjoys interaction with a variety of personalities. Consistently meets or exceeds
expectations of others. Offers respect to clientele, co-workers, and Self

SALES PROFILE: * 10 years plus sales/marketing experience working with corporate clients, leisure groups, meeting
planners, tourism suppliers, destination management organizations and trade show participation

*Experienced in most aspects of the Hospitality / Catering / Food & Beverage arenas with emphasis
on Direct Sales and Marketing

*Comfortable with sales prospecting, account management, and business generation

*Confident administrating Company standards and policy, while maintaining Team’s morale

*Enthusiastic, straight forward and honest

*Efficient working in a self-managed home office environment, as well as, team member.
Strong ability to motivate others.

*Sharp, innovative, quick learner with a proven ability to adapt rapidly to a challenge

*Excellent communication, analytical and presentation skills. Ability to execute a variety of projects
simultaneously and complete in timely manner

*Service oriented individual who enjoys interaction with a variety of personalities, while
meeting or exceeding their expectations

STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

 Ability to consistently deliver excellent customer service 

 Proven track record of passionate customer service-delivering legendary guest services daily. Uncanny ability to recognize
customer needs, before they ask
 Strong organizational skills
 Strong interpersonal skills 
 Strong problem-solving skills
 Does ‘what it takes’ to complete tasks in a positive fashion 
 Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment 
 Ability to work as part of a team 
 Ability to manage with integrity, honesty and knowledge, while promoting house goals and expectations.
Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent Idaho/Wyoming 3 Years license retired

Hampton Inn Durango Sales Manager and Kitchen Supervisor 1 Year

Bus Tours, Sports Teams, Corporate, and Group sales prospecting. Handled all aspects of bookings start to finish. Organized
and consistently over saw delivery of excellent product and customer service. Consistently recognized for ‘job well done'.

Pacific Marketing Source Operator 2 Years

Operated Destination Management Company. Responsible for planning and executing social functions, meetings, grand
openings, trade shows, new product launch and special events. Worked closely with meeting and
convention planners, corporate clients, leisure group organizers, wedding planners, suppliers, hospitality
teams, and activity companies. Developed positive relationships with suppliers and held an outstanding
reputation with all. Clients’ satisfaction was given top priority. Always able to find satisfying solutions for
project challenges. Kept clients updated with honesty with regards to status of projects. Surrounded myself
with a qualified team that possessed and exhibited the ‘client first’ attitude. Assumed all levels of duties
whenever required to guarantee the success of all obligations to the client. Worked with a positive,
professional and fun attitude. Showed respect to clients, staff and myself.

LanChile Airlines District Sales Manager Outside Sales 2 Years

Developed vast territory encompassing San Diego County, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada and Arizona. Created and
implemented sales plans and programs to maximize exposure and revenues. Targeted sales activities
towards the corporate base, and the travel agency community. Contact for group travel and cost
negotiations. Implemented corporate rates and incentive programs. Confident in making ‘cold calls’ to
potential clients. Accounts were identified and evaluated. A call pattern of 30/60/90 day rotation was
utilized. Planned and orchestrated trade shows, seminars, and social promotional activities. Doubled
revenues in first quarter. Provided and operated from a fully equipped ‘home base’ office. Managed all
administrative requirements. Proficient in using contact management system.

United Express/WestAir Regional Sales Manager/Southern California Outside Sales 3 Years

Managed sales and marketing efforts in the Southern California territory. Developed product awareness to the Travel Agency
community, general public, and the Corporate arenas. Increased revenue and exceeded sales goals by
maintaining and servicing existing accounts, while developing new business within a defined territory.
Created informational flyers and brochures to be used as handouts on sales calls and trade shows.
Recognized for having great skills in spending soft dollars and working within a limited budget.
Represented company at trade shows and local events. Developed and enhanced relationships with local
organizations in receiving appointment to be a main sponsor for charity events, golf tournaments, etc.
Continually established and maintained relationships with Leisure Group Planners, Travel Planners,
Corporate Meeting Planners, Corporate Executives, and High-Profile Celebrities, earning and keeping their
respect. Able to manage a large and demanding territory in a professional and organized manner. Overnight
travel required. Responsible for all administrative duties. Worked independently without direct supervision.
Managed and trained a team of 6.

PSA Airlines Convention/Group Sales Manager 7 Years

Appointed by upper management to assume sales position in newly created department – Meeting & Convention Sales.
Developed positive relationships with meeting planners, the general public, and travel agents. Negotiated
pricing- including air, hotels, ground transportation, and activities. Maintained a positive attitude in a fast-
paced environment. Developed Fam trip itineraries and activities. Worked with supplier partners
 organizing their participation with fam trips. Projects included small meetings, reunions, leisure groups,
intimate corporate retreats, and large business gatherings.
General Reservation Sales – Inbound call center. Helping general public with air travel plans. Met and exceeded talk time and
daily calls handled requirements on a consistent basis. Positive approach to handling ‘irate’ customers.
Positive feedback from customers on customer service style regarding politeness, helpful manner, and
positive attitude.

Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau Director of Sales and Marketing 1 Year

Achieved maximum benefits during my 2-year contract. Generated inbound business revenues to the City.
Worked closely with the hospitality industry and City Officials. Promoted area via trade shows, advertising,
direct mail and sales blitzing. Developed, organized and attended ‘fund raisers’ – sporting events, street
fairs, casino nights, community BBQ’s, etc. Planned and executed Fam trips for travel agents, corporate
travel planners and meeting planners. Obtained reputation of ‘doing what It takes’ to achieve client
satisfaction on all projects. Dramatically increased community visibility of the Chamber of Commerce and
the Visitors Bureau. Created a ‘Downtown Merchants’ organization for networking and problem solving.
Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and goals. Responsible for discovering new
avenues for exposure and revenue generation.