Linda Pond Rindos, CMP, CASE
Director of Sales at Boston Park Plaza- Claim this Profile
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Ken Hutton
I have had the pleasure of working with Linda Rindos in two capacities during my years in the association management business. First, as a colleague within Fernley & Fernley. Then, as a vendor partner in seeking hotel venues for group meetings. In both cases, I always found Linda to provide professional, detailed information responding to my specific needs. Her suggestions and recommendations were consistently well-founded and informative. Moreover, Linda is a delightful, pleasant person with whom to work.
Michael Taylor
Linda is one of those people you can rely on to stay in touch and go the extra mile. She understands our needs and always works hard to make sure that we are 'partners' in everything we do.
Ken Hutton
I have had the pleasure of working with Linda Rindos in two capacities during my years in the association management business. First, as a colleague within Fernley & Fernley. Then, as a vendor partner in seeking hotel venues for group meetings. In both cases, I always found Linda to provide professional, detailed information responding to my specific needs. Her suggestions and recommendations were consistently well-founded and informative. Moreover, Linda is a delightful, pleasant person with whom to work.
Michael Taylor
Linda is one of those people you can rely on to stay in touch and go the extra mile. She understands our needs and always works hard to make sure that we are 'partners' in everything we do.
Ken Hutton
I have had the pleasure of working with Linda Rindos in two capacities during my years in the association management business. First, as a colleague within Fernley & Fernley. Then, as a vendor partner in seeking hotel venues for group meetings. In both cases, I always found Linda to provide professional, detailed information responding to my specific needs. Her suggestions and recommendations were consistently well-founded and informative. Moreover, Linda is a delightful, pleasant person with whom to work.
Michael Taylor
Linda is one of those people you can rely on to stay in touch and go the extra mile. She understands our needs and always works hard to make sure that we are 'partners' in everything we do.
Ken Hutton
I have had the pleasure of working with Linda Rindos in two capacities during my years in the association management business. First, as a colleague within Fernley & Fernley. Then, as a vendor partner in seeking hotel venues for group meetings. In both cases, I always found Linda to provide professional, detailed information responding to my specific needs. Her suggestions and recommendations were consistently well-founded and informative. Moreover, Linda is a delightful, pleasant person with whom to work.
Michael Taylor
Linda is one of those people you can rely on to stay in touch and go the extra mile. She understands our needs and always works hard to make sure that we are 'partners' in everything we do.
Credentials
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Certified Meeting Professional
Certified Association Sales Executive
Experience
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Boston Park Plaza
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Director of Group Sales
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Sep 2020 - Present
Work with the sales team, catering, and revenue management to maximize group sales for the hotel, while continuing to manage the northeast sales territory for group meetings.
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Director of National Accounts
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Oct 2012 - Sep 2020
Representing the newly restored historic Boston Park Plaza for meetings and conventions, to the Northeast corporate and association market for in house events and citywide bookings. Interface frequently with CVB and Convention Marketing Council. Responsible for training new sales managers, and creating office operating standards. Following a $120 million renovation, developed and executed a series of events to relaunch the property, which exposed the hotel to over 3000 people in 2015.
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Gaylord Entertainment Company
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of National Accounts
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Mar 2010 - Oct 2012
Responsible for representing Gaylord Hotels four unique, meeting focused hotels to accounts based in the northeast, and specifically, in the New England area. From the regional role assist in leading the team of Northeast sales people on property to develop sales plans and strategies, travel and entertainment efforts, and maintain the brand exposure in the territory. Responsible for representing Gaylord Hotels four unique, meeting focused hotels to accounts based in the northeast, and specifically, in the New England area. From the regional role assist in leading the team of Northeast sales people on property to develop sales plans and strategies, travel and entertainment efforts, and maintain the brand exposure in the territory.
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Regional Director of Sales
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Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Served as the first regional/in market sales person for this mega-resort in the Bahamas. Was responsible for developing procedures and strategies to promote the property to meeting industry clients, as well as assisting in the overall job development for other regional hires. Also represented One and Only brand to the market. Served as the first regional/in market sales person for this mega-resort in the Bahamas. Was responsible for developing procedures and strategies to promote the property to meeting industry clients, as well as assisting in the overall job development for other regional hires. Also represented One and Only brand to the market.
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PCMA
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chapter President
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Served on the board of directors for 4 years including roles of treasurer and president elect position before being elected as President for this volunteer membership organization. Responsible for overseeing the production of 5 educational and 2 social events each year, and managing the board. The chapter consists of over 400 members, made up of meeting professionals, association executives, hotel, facility,support sales people and students. Chapter grew financially and in membership numbers during my time as President. Show less
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Gaylord Entertainment Company
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of National accounts
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Mar 2003 - Mar 2009
Helped to build this brand from one, moderately successful hotel into a brand of 4 luxury properties for meetings and conventions which produced group room nights annually in the top 2 or 3 companies in the US for this business.
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Director of National Accounts
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Mar 2003 - Mar 2009
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Director of National Accounts
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Aug 1986 - Oct 2000
Various sales and service positions, including Convention Floor Manager, Sales and Catering Manager, National Sales Executive, and property Director of National Accounts. Worked in Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, and New York, NY. Various sales and service positions, including Convention Floor Manager, Sales and Catering Manager, National Sales Executive, and property Director of National Accounts. Worked in Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, and New York, NY.
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Education
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BS, Hotel Restaurant and Travel Administration -
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Semester on exchange, Hotel Administration