Lynne A. Stewart

*** **** ****** ******, ***********, NY 14424 585-***-**** acdtvl@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am goal oriented results, driven, highly detailed, organized professional. My skills set include

marketing talents, relationship building, personal skills, personal motivation. I pride myself in

doing the best job possible and I push myself outside my comfort level to learn new skills and

increase my knowledge.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

- Sales/Marketing - Web Design - Trainer- Program Development

- Event Planning - Supervisor - Building Strong Relationships

- Budget Forecasting - Self Motivating - Secure Sales & Maintaining Business

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rochester Plaza Hotel, Rochester New York

Director of Sales, Marketing, Catering 2012-2013

Generated over $650K in sales during the PGA.

Responsible for the sales and marketing budget forecast ($3-5million), advertising and

marketing plans.

Supervised the sales team of 8,managed and recruiting and employee development

including training, managing and coaching.

Exceptional negotiating skills, held seat on Executive Committee.

Proficient with computer skills & excellent time management skills with

The ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and ensure customer satisfaction.

Bristol Harbour Resort, Canandaigua, New York

Director of Sales & Marketing 2002-2012

Managed the redesign/layout of the resort’s website, which was nominated for a regional

award and resulted in twenty fold increase in hits.

Recouped design costs of website within six months due to increase in reservations.

Promoted and coordinated all special events & advertising.

Effectively managed hotel vendor relationships.

Managed advertising budget ($1.5 million)

Kingdom Vacations, Plains, Pennsylvania

Regional Sales Manager 1999-2001

Increased sales in Upstate New York market by $250,000. (12%) during the first 7

months of employment.

Captured market share with fifty accounts which previously had zero bookings.

Leveraged travel agent background with strong presentation skills for successful sales

presentations.

Lynne A. Stewart

228 West Gibson Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-***-**** acdtvl@r.postjobfree.com

Grinnell Travel/American Express, Rochester New York

Sales Consultant 1992-1999

Top sales associate from 1993-1999 among ten other agents in $10 million agency.t

EDUCATION

Genesee Community College, AAS in Travel/Tourism,Batavia, New York

Finger Lakes Community College, Certificate of Secretarial Studies, Canandaigua, New York

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Act (CRM), Delphi (Hotel Reservation System), Excel, PowerPoint,MAC

PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY Affiliation’s

Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce Board 2009-2012.

American Red Cross Advisory Board Committee Chair, Ontario County 2009-2013.

American Red Cross Board Rochester,NY 2008-2013.

Finger Lakes Visitors Connection (2006 Recipient of Spirit of Cooperation Legacy Award).

Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance Board 2009-2012 (appointed by Ontario County Board of

Supervisors to serve).

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