Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Affiliations
Generic

Paige Foster

Madison,MS

Summary

-Dedicated tourism professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

-Service-oriented hospitality professional with track record of ensuring guest satisfaction and maintaining high standards. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in managing guest requests and resolving issues with positive attitude.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Concierge & Doggy Daycare Manager

Mannsdale Animal Clinic
07.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated daily dog daycare operations, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all pets.
  • Developed strong relationships with pet owners, providing personalized care and support for their furry companions.
  • Implemented efficient scheduling systems for dog daycare services, maximizing pet attendance and minimizing wait times.
  • Trained and supervised staff on best practices for dog handling, safety protocols, and customer service.

• Provide high-level concierge service to clients, ensuring all pets receive personalized care and attention throughout their stay.

  • Oversee intake, feeding, medication administration, enrichment time, and individualized care plans for dogs and cats.

• Train and support kennel and daycare staff to maintain consistent care standards and excellent customer service.

• Monitor pet behavior, health, play dynamics, and overall well-being, escalating concerns to veterinary staff as needed.

• Build strong client relationships that support return visits, positive reviews, and long-term loyalty.

Catering Sales Manager

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Responds promptly to all inquiries and correspondence from customers, prospects, and lead referrals.
  • Consistently meets and exceeds sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity
  • Increase event bookings by developing and implementing effective catering sales strategies.
  • Organize corporate meetings, special events and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues.
  • Provides direction and supervision of meetings and catering logistics to catering staff.
  • Develops complete knowledge of sales and standard operating procedures of all policies
  • Responds promptly to request of the Director of Sales and Marketing for reports and other assignments.
  • Properly maintains files and accounts
  • Familiar with competition of other area properties
  • Follows up with Clients to ensure repeat business
  • Understands th e services provided by each department and the responsibilities of key individuals

Catering and Conferencing Planning Manager

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel
05.2024 - 03.2025
  • Singular Point of Contact in coordination of hotel groups at 3 properties, catering events, weddings and galas that plays a key role in ensuring the success of each event.
  • Served as the source for meeting planners to execute planning and event coordination in a responsible and timely manner.
  • Conducted all site visits, conference calls, pre-con and post-con meetings as well as up-sell opportunities.
  • Meeting space coordination through software system Delphi and communication list for staff.
  • Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
  • Ensured Group Resume and Banquet Event Orders are distributed in a timely manner
  • Conducted Post Conference review billing prior to being sent, personalized thank you with evaluation form.
  • Assisted Sales Manager with re-booking of groups
  • Coordinated all group activities on and off-site for events and provided exceptional service delivery


Sales Manager

Dunleith Historic Inn
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Responsible for all event and meeting planning for venues of the property.
  • Coordinator of catering proposals for groups, corporate events and weddings
  • Responsible for all planning, staffing and execution of large events and weddings
  • Coordinator of all private parties, conventions, meetings, and weddings from initial contact until the end of functions
  • Conducts site visits and coordinates all food and beverage menus with the Chef
  • Creates all layouts, staffing, contracts and menus for clients
  • Conducts weekly BEO meetings with other Managers

Sales Associate

Dunleith Historic Inn
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Wedding coordinator for all weddings
  • Supervised banquet staff and organized all events
  • Responsible for all social media
  • Responded to all leads and conducted weekly sales calls
  • Worked with restaurant manager to staff events and weddings
  • Created menus, trained wait staff and was Manager on Duty for gourmet restaurant
  • Worked with Assistant General Manager on all corporate and social events on property and at another company location

Store Manager

Soiree Boutique
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases of new merchandise and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
  • Interacted with online communities and promoted brand awareness
  • Responsible for all social media
  • Generated $1000 in daily revenue
  • Provided Customer support and fashion advice

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Public Relations

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Cathedral School
Natchez, MS
05.2016

Skills

  • Employee Training Oversight
  • Networking Events
  • Excellent multitasking
  • Positive and upbeat
  • Staff management
  • Goals and performance
  • Relationship building
  • Client relationship management
  • Social media management
  • Content creation
  • Issue resolution
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Affiliations

  • Member Mississippi Tourism Association
  • Member Mississippi Society of Association Executives
  • Member Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce
  • Member Natchez Young Professionals
  • Member Tourism Council
  • Member of St Mary's Basilica
  • Assisted in coordinating annual St Jude Fundraiser
  • Volunteer Natchez Stewpot
  • Participant in Natchez Children's Christmas Tree




Timeline

Concierge & Doggy Daycare Manager

Mannsdale Animal Clinic
07.2025 - Current

Catering Sales Manager

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel
03.2025 - 05.2025

Catering and Conferencing Planning Manager

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel
05.2024 - 03.2025

Sales Manager

Dunleith Historic Inn
05.2022 - 04.2024

Sales Associate

Dunleith Historic Inn
04.2021 - 05.2022

Store Manager

Soiree Boutique
05.2020 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Cathedral School

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Public Relations

Mississippi State University

Affiliations

Member Mississippi Tourism Association

Member Mississippi Society of Association Executives

Member Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce

Member Natchez Young Professionals

Member Tourism Council

Member of St Mary's Basilica

Assisted in coordinating annual St Jude Fundraiser

Volunteer Natchez Stewpot

Participant in Natchez Children's Christmas Tree