Corporate travel management professional, subject matter expert in global travel management, travel sourcing and procurement, expense reporting management, commercial card programs and strategic meetings management. Managed travel programs for both public and private companies in a variety of industries including financial services, telecommunications, bio-pharmaceutical, semiconductor and software, which provided direction to travelers and suppliers; addressed traveler health and safety; facilitated efficient, productive business trips and meetings; and achieved cost savings. Have designed, implemented and managed new global travel programs at four mid-market size companies with unmanaged travel. Academic endeavors include speaking at over 100 U.S. and international travel conferences and events; serving as an established source for the travel industry press, having been quoted in over 100 articles; authoring several articles on various business travel topics; and teaching travel classes for the Global Business Travel Association Academy. Prior to working in travel management, worked in various positions in Tax, Finance and Accounting.