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Linda Holroyd

Linda Holroyd

Entrepreneurial, Growth-Minded, Results-Oriented Business Leader
Southern California,CA

Summary

Linda Holroyd is a results-oriented business leader with 25+ years of experience working with dozens of organizations and 100s of customers to manage the people, process and technology hurdles brought on by change.

As a seasoned, connected and strategic growth adviser, Linda has a track record for collaborating with an ecosystem of stakeholders to envision, plan and deliver results.

As an empowering and facilitative organizer and communicator, Linda connects entrepreneurs, executives, and investors through online events, executive coaching, and strategic advisory services.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and CEO

FountainBlue
Southern California, United States
01.2005 - Current
  • Launched and run custom well-received on-site and now online innovation and leadership-themed events (When She Speaks, since May 2006, a VIP Roundtable since Dec 2018, and Front Line Managers Online since May 2020).
  • As an Executive Coach and Change Management Consultant, I've worked with dozens of organizations and teams to provide strategic and operational guidance for the recruitment, retention and development of top talent.
  • As a Strategic Adviser, and former director at a venture firm and former managing director at an incubator, I've worked with dozens of teams of investors, advisers and entrepreneurs on fundraising and growth initiatives.

Director of Marketing and Business Development

Joint Venture
San Jose, CA
11.2001 - 11.2004
  • Managed and implemented fundraising strategy under challenging economic conditions and generated $1.9 million in 2.5 years.
  • Coordinated Marketing Outreach efforts which resulted in coverage by 50+ local, national, and international media sources.
  • Managed release of eight critically-acclaimed and community-applauded publications, including three Index of Silicon Valley reports (2002-2004) and three ‘Next Silicon Valley’ reports.
  • Streamlined Operations and Processes resulting in 19% reduction in operating expenses.

Founder and CEO

Galatia Inc.
Silicon Valley, California
07.1995 - 11.2001
  • Launched and grew web consultancy from 2 founders to 38 people with 98 customers from 6 industries (education; financial services, high-technology, non-profit, online start-up, and local government) and 4 million in revenues and 95% renewal rate and average per-client sales of $44,700.
  • Managed and oversaw all operational (up to 2400 square feet of office space) and HR (up to 18 people), working with staff and vendors.
  • Successfully transitioned account and operations to CTO.

Sales and Marketing Consultant and, Program Manager

Various Start-ups
Silicon Valley, CA
01.1993 - 07.1995
  • Provided sales, marketing, strategic planning, and management support for 3 early stage start-ups in document management (acquired in 2010), software security (acquired in 1998) and internet solutions (one of first web consultancies, still active).
  • Created and managed telemarketing and customer-service inquiry processes which resulted in 80% of all sales.
  • Wrote critically-acclaimed (PC Computing, 1993) documentation for partners, resellers and end-users.
  • Managed finance, operations and infrastructure.

Education

Certificate in Program Management -

UCSC Extension
Silicon Valley
05.2005

Certificates in Executive And Nonprofit Management - Executive And Nonprofit Management

UCSC Extension
Silicon Valley
12.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Education

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

Skills

  • Strategic Facilitator
  • Exceptional Communicator
  • Change Management Catalyst
  • Growth Mindset
  • Consultative Selling
  • Results Focused

Objective

  • People, Process and Technology Business Management for Companies Embracing Digital Transformation
  • Growth-Minded, Results-Oriented Senior Adviser, Consultant and Leader

Additional Information

  • High School Salutatorian and 2011 San Jose Business Journal Women of Influence.
  • Married to an EX-Googler, Mother to a life coach and entrepreneur, a former UCLA beach volleyball National Champion athlete
  • Hobbies include singing, reading, writing, cooking, game-playing, fitness, meditation & spirituality.

Timeline

Founder and CEO

FountainBlue
01.2005 - Current

Director of Marketing and Business Development

Joint Venture
11.2001 - 11.2004

Founder and CEO

Galatia Inc.
07.1995 - 11.2001

Sales and Marketing Consultant and, Program Manager

Various Start-ups
01.1993 - 07.1995

Certificate in Program Management -

UCSC Extension

Certificates in Executive And Nonprofit Management - Executive And Nonprofit Management

UCSC Extension

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Education

University of California - Davis

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