LYNN GLENWRIGHT ALLEN

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San Diego, CA 92131

Phone: 858-***-****

Cell: 858-***-****

Email: ablitx@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: Ten years business experience in various phases of Sales

and

Management with emphasis on Hotel/Catering Management.

EDUCATION: Business Science Degree with concentration in Hotel, Restaurant

and Travel Management. Graduated California State

Polytechnic

University, Pomona, California in June 1987.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

European Cuisine, Wine & Hotel Management, Ecole

Hoteliere,

Lausanne, Switzerland: July, 1985 to September, 1985.

Embassy Suites Management Training Program; 1987/1989

Certificate of Achievement in Sales and Marketing for the

Holiday

Inn Corporation

Certificate of Achievement-Institute of the

American Hotel and

Motel Association.

Completed Sheraton Corporation classes in Sales

Negotiations,

Account Management and Sales Presentations.

Certificate of Achievement in Contract

Writing and Negotiations from the American Hotel

and Motel Association

OBJECTIVE: Seek a challenging position with an organization offering a

career and opportunity for advancement.

EMPLOYMENT: STEAMERS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Pismo Beach, CA

Food Server - February 2007 - December 2007

Took and placed food and liquor orders for guests in a

timely manner. Made sure customer's food came out hot and

of their satisfaction. Worked with the kitchen on special

orders pertaining to customers specific diet needs. Ran

and closed out end of shift sales for Accounting

Department. Waited and serviced small banquets such as

Rotary Club, Kiwanis and other organizations in the

community.

CAL POLY, San Luis Obispo, CA

Administrative Assistant - August -

2006 - October 2006

(Temporary position in the

Architecture Dept.)

Collected Donations for the

Advancement Department

Answered multiple phone lines for

the Architecture Dept.

Handled all meetings/catering events

as well as the Dean's and

Director's travel schedule which

included air, hotel and rental

cars. Negotiated corporate travel

contracts for the department.

Kept track and inputted all monthly

donations using Excel.

Handled the ordering of all office

supplies for the Advancement

Office. Typed and distributed

weekly Advancement meeting minutes.

HOLIDAY INN ON THE BAY, SAN DIEGO, CA

Catering Sales Manager - June 2002 - July 2003

Generate significant revenues as they apply to the

Banquet/

Catering operations. Responsible for both internal and

external

clients in coordination of all aspects pertaining to any

functions

being held on the property. These duties included

booking, writing

of the contracts, planning, obtaining pertinent information

relative to the events,

inquiries by, or booked by clients and communicating all of

this related information to hotel colleagues in an accurate

and timely manner. Was point of contact until "handoff" to

the Banquet Manager.

Maintained public and corporate relations with clients

through

active participation in associations and clubs. Developed

and

executed local sales campaigns as well as initiated and

coordinated

sales measures to meet immediate and specific needs.

Pursued and

promoted Conference and Banquet Business as well as other

hotel facilities in order to meet and exceed budgets and

forecasts set for both rooms and banquets.

GWTA INSURANCE SERVICES, SAN DIEGO, CA

Administrative Manager - January 1998 - May 2001

Handled all Travel/Meeting Schedules, supervised

support staff, developed and maintained client/broker/

agent relationships. Coordinated all activities of the

office which entailed being able to attend to many details

at once. Required good social skills as well as good

verbal

skills since you are working with many different types of

personalities.

WESTLAM FOODS, Chino, CA

Account Manager - December 1990 - August 1993

Secured new business in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego

Counties. Maintained public relations with existing

accounts,

monitored account usage based on shipping reports as well

as

analyzed competitive marketplace. Negotiated large volume

discount contracts.

SHERATON PLAZA LA REINA HOTEL,

LOS ANGELES, CA

Account Manager - August 1989 - December 1990

Negotiated a total of $2.7 million in new business.

Managed

contract volume discounts. Negotiated new business and re-

negotiated with existing accounts. Maintained public

relations

with existing accounts as well as coordinating and hosting

weekly reception for corporate clients. Promoted hotel

and

it's amenities within the travel industry. Monitored

metropolitan

travel statistics for advertising

needs.

HOLIDAY INN, BRISTOL PLAZA, COSTA MESA, CA

Sales Manager - September 1988 - August 1989

Secured new business in Los Angeles/Orange County area.

Contacted potential clients in Midwest and East Coast

regions,

attended trade shows soliciting new business. Organized

corporate meetings and conferences and negotiated volume

discount contracts .

EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL-West Covina & Downey, CA

Suite Management Development Program - September 1987 -

September 1988

Trained in all facets of hotel management including

reservations,

Sales, contract negotiations, front desk, night

audit, manager on duty, housekeeping,

laundry, catering and banquets.

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