Barbara Campbell
Lakewood Ranch,FL
Summary
Strategic and accomplished Travel Program Director with over 18 years of success in developing and leading global corporate travel and event programs across complex multinational organizations. Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, streamlining operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the traveler experience. Expert in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, policy development, risk mitigation, and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration. Adept at transforming travel and event programs through data-driven decision-making, strong vendor partnerships, and innovative program design. Recognized for leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement aligned with enterprise-wide objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Travel & Expense
Power Design
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed and managed a corporate travel program and led execution of end-to-end travel services.
- Expanded preferred supplier portfolio to 82%, significantly increasing compliance and cost control.
- Enhanced travel compliance by 18% through stakeholder engagement and the creation of training initiatives.
- Leveraged analytics to improve decision-making accuracy by 32% and present actionable financial insights.
- Oversaw team operations, task delegation, and performance to deliver optimal service.
Senior Account Executive
Silversea Cruises Ltd. (Royal Caribbean Cruises)
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed luxury group travel and ship charter planning, achieving top-tier customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Conducted site inspections and vendor assessments, improving operational efficiency by 21%.
- Led post-event reviews to identify improvement opportunities and inform future planning.
Senior Manager, Global Travel & Events
Pampered Chef (Berkshire Hathaway)
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Sourced & Designed global travel incentive programs with $7M budget accountability.
- Negotiated supplier agreements yielding a 17% increase in program value and reduced 2024 costs through tailored negotiations.
- Launched a tiered rewards structure, boosting participant engagement and program ROI.
Senior Manager
Koch Industries Global Services
02.2016 - 08.2022
- Oversaw strategic sourcing and global event management across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
- Led multi-year contract negotiations, generating $5.5M in annual savings for conferences with 12,000+ attendees.
- Advocated for fiscal discipline and team collaboration across cross-functional business units.
- Recognized as Finance MVP (Q2 2020) for outstanding contributions to financial performance.
Americas Travel & Global Events Manager
Capgemini Consulting Global
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed $115M in annual travel spend across the Americas, aligning program with employee satisfaction and efficiency.
- Drove 15% year-over-year savings through global sourcing, supplier management, and process innovation.
- Reduced corporate card bad debt rate by 24% via proactive stakeholder communication and intervention.
Manager, Global Travel & Event Services
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (Keurig Dr Pepper)
09.2005 - 08.2013
- Directed $35M in incentive, sponsorship, and meeting programs, enhanced team performance and compliance.
- Delivered 45% reduction in operations costs by renegotiating agency contracts and optimizing internal processes.
- Received an "Outstanding" rating for reorganizing travel operations and cost reductions in 2012
Manager, Travel Operations & Relocation
Fujitsu America
04.2000 - 09.2005
- Managed sourcing and supplier strategy for indirect procurement spending of $ 40 million, including travel and events.
- Internally promoted to manage travel operations and relocation for the autonomous North American-based Fujitsu business units with annual spending of $80 million.
- Introduced customer service training programs that improved internal service delivery and external satisfaction.
Education
MBA - Business Administration - Strategic Leadership
Amberton University
Frisco, Texas05.1997
MS - Human Resources & Training
Amberton University
Frisco, Texas05.2002
BS - Business Marketing
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma05.2019
BS - Human Relations & Business
Amberton University
Frisco, Texas05.1995
Skills
- Global strategic sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Venue selection
- Event design
- Team leadership and supervision
- Operations oversight
Certification
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Events Industry Council
- Certified Global Travel Professional (GTP), Global Business Travel Association
- Global Leadership Professional (GLP), Wharton School of Business
- Certified Corporate Travel Executive (CCTE), Cornell University
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, University of Texas at Arlington
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing, Southern Methodist University
Technology And Platforms
- Cvent
- Sabre
- Concur
- Microsoft Office
- Smartsheet
- Travel Analytics Platforms
Timeline
Manager, Travel & Expense
Power Design
01.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Account Executive
Silversea Cruises Ltd. (Royal Caribbean Cruises)
02.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Manager, Global Travel & Events
Pampered Chef (Berkshire Hathaway)
08.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Manager
Koch Industries Global Services
02.2016 - 08.2022
Americas Travel & Global Events Manager
Capgemini Consulting Global
02.2014 - 02.2016
Manager, Global Travel & Event Services
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (Keurig Dr Pepper)
09.2005 - 08.2013
Manager, Travel Operations & Relocation
Fujitsu America
04.2000 - 09.2005
MBA - Business Administration - Strategic Leadership
Amberton University
MS - Human Resources & Training
Amberton University
BS - Business Marketing
Oklahoma State University
BS - Human Relations & Business
Amberton University
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