Jacqueline Lindgren

Experience

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  Just for Kix

  Jan 1997 - Jun 2015

  Just for Kix Dance Director/Instructor

  Started and managed the entire Just for Kix program in Marshall, MN.Developed the program from nothing to one of the top 5 Just for Kix programs nationwide.Won awards such as Director of the Year and Head Coach of the Year.Instructed and managed classes for over 350 dancers from ages 8 to 18 years old.Developed innovative curriculums and schedules for dance camps and youth programs.Managed and hired multiple employees to help with managing students and classes.Handled all marketing, customer relations, and advertising for events and classes.Worked with external vendors to book locations, concessions, and A/V services at events. Show less

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  DoubleTree by Hilton

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Sales and Catering Coordinator

  Collaborated with other sales managers and multiple departments within a large hotel to sell and utilize 70,000+ square feet of convention/meeting space and 568 guest rooms.Performed administrative duties for other Catering VPs, including producing reports and routing calls.Worked with external vendors to produce custom event decorations and signs.Gave extensive hotel and showroom tours to prospective clients.Worked with accounting and sales managers to handle catering contracts for events.Provided a great customer service experience for customers and helped them with any questions.Researched and assisted sales managers on potential leads. Show less

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  Remington Hotels

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

  Catering Sales Manager - Sheraton Minneapolis West

  Achieved the top sales manager award in May, June, August in 2018.Averaged over $40,000 in sales monthly.Coordinated events such as galas, holiday parties, class reunions, corporate meetings, and conferences.Managed new and existing accounts, and worked closely with clients to ensure a successful event process.Worked closely with the banquet staff, executive chef, food & beverage manager, and external vendors brought in by the client.

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  Minnetonka Marriott- MINNEAPOLIS MARRIOTT SOUTHWEST

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  Catering Sales Manager

  Booked and managed banquets and meetings for corporate and social events.Worked with clients throughout the event process from booking through the event.Gave tours of property and event room to prospective clients.Worked very closely with all banquet staff, including executive chef, servers, cooks, and external vendors.

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  Remington Hotels

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2020

  Catering Sales Manager - Sheraton Minneapolis West

  jackie.lovsness@sheratonminneapoliswest.comCoordinate events such as galas, holiday parties, class reunions, corporate meetings, and conferences.Manage new and existing accounts, and work closely with clients to ensure a successful event process.Work closely with the banquet staff, executive chef, food & beverage manager, and external vendors brought in by the client.

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  Orthology Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Clinic

  Nov 2020 - May 2022

  Patient Relations Coordinator

  As The patient relations coordinator I welcome the patients into the clinic, organize their charts, schedule them for appointments, for 4 physical therapist and one chiropractor in the clinic as Well as organizing schedules for five other Orthology clinics in the metro area.I work in a fast paced, positive energy, friendly atmosphere which is so important.

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  Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

  Jun 2022 - May 2024

  Wedding & Events Manager- Chanhassen Dinner Theaters

  Wedding & Events Manager, Booking Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, & special events such as Birthday parties, Fundraisers, Corporate Lunches, Holiday Parties, Graduation Parties, Bat Mitzvahs, Working with the clients from beginning to end to assist in making your event one to remember!

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  Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel

  Jun 2024 - now

  Catering Sales Manager

  Catering Sales Manager for Corporate & Social Events. Corporate meetings, Weddings, Holiday Parties, Birthday Celebrations, Fundraisers, Class Reunions, Family Celebrations, Retirement Parties, Conferences.Working with the clients from beginning to end to assist in making your event one to remember!Manage new and existing accounts, and work closely with clients to ensure a successful event process.Work closely with the banquet staff, executive chef, food & beverage manager, and external vendors brought in by the client. Show less