Lindsay Erstad
Sales & Events Team Manager at Chowgirls Catering- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Cvent Certification
CventFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
ServSafe CertifiedMay, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Chowgirls Catering
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales & Events Team Manager
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Senior Event Specialist
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Feb 2020 - Jul 2021
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Event Specialist
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Jun 2016 - Feb 2020
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University of Wisconsin-Stout
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Involvement Specialist
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Sep 2013 - May 2016
Provided customer service to organizations and students looking to get involved on campus Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills by effectively explaining services, policies, and proceduresCreated the daily email utilizing extreme attention to detail and proofreading skillsProficient with student organization management software, OrgSync Developed and promoted Find Your Fit, a peer-led program that seeks to help students become involved on campus
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Blue Devil Ambassador
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Served as a role model for new students by helping them become part of the campus community and begin a successful college career. Generated enthusiasm and familiarity by coordinating team building activities.
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Blue Rah Speaker
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Selected to address 3,000 new students during the move-in day Blue Rah Pep Rally at Don and Nona Williams Stadium
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National Football League (NFL)
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Events Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Utilized NFL Special Event Management System to coordinate Super Bowl 50 hotel logistics Attended meetings with 2019 and 2020 super bowl bid cities to discuss long-term event specifications Created timeline with planning checkpoints for super bowl bid process Evaluated content and design for 50th Mile initiative while adhering to specified budget Collaborated with 8 NFL departments to create an itinerary for Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee meetings Utilized NFL Special Event Management System to coordinate Super Bowl 50 hotel logistics Attended meetings with 2019 and 2020 super bowl bid cities to discuss long-term event specifications Created timeline with planning checkpoints for super bowl bid process Evaluated content and design for 50th Mile initiative while adhering to specified budget Collaborated with 8 NFL departments to create an itinerary for Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee meetings
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Minnesota Twins
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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500 - 600 Employee
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Target Field Events Assistant Coordinator
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
Assisted with facility sales, booking event space, coordinating and supervising events. Followed up and closed sales leads including meetings, dinners, social occasions, trade shows, corporate events, and non-profit events. Conducted client site visits with the purpose of selling event venues. Supervised events and demonstrated a continuous effort to provide quality customer service while attending to the client’s needs and requests. Prepared event summaries with all pertinent logistical information and distributed to all internal departments involved with executing the event. Compiled event details and logistical information including but not limited to load in, set up, execution, and load out while adhering to all departmental guidelines. Attended and participated in weekly operations meetings with Catering and Ballpark Operations. Compiled and organized department statistics, data and photos. Show less
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Legends Golf Club
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Prior Lake, Minnesota
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Banquet Server
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Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
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Education
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University of Wisconsin-Stout
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management -
Escola d'Hoteleria de les Illes Balears
Wine and Food Pairing