CHERYL TAQQEE
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate/Groups Venue Sourcing Manager
Duluth Travel
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts for government accounts and contracts that include TSA and United States Coast Guard.
- Administered agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions and resolving administrative issues.
- Handled all emergency requests during regular business hours/after hours regarding deployment issues for all travel locations.
- Comparing Bids/Selecting specific hotels for events To accommodate all groups.
Executive Travel Counselor
American Express Travel
06.2006 - 06.2022
- Utilized selling skills to determine client needs, create memorable vacations, close sales and build customer relationships.
- Participated in travel industry programs and product and supplier training.
- Participated in trade show circuit and other promotional events.
- Utilized digital task management to support sales process.
- Provided outstanding customer service through product knowledge, industry news and destination expertise.
- Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
Corporate Travel Consultant
Frosch Travel
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Booked tickets for air, hotel and ground transportation.
- Booked transportation and coordinated schedules for conferences and meetings.
- Utilized understanding of exchange or reissue ticketing entries to avoid debit memos arising from incorrect ticketing or incorrect application fare rules and procedures.
- Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, resulting in lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
Education
Information Technology Certification - Computer And Information Sciences
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA04.2002
Skills
- Supplier Contracts Management
- Inbound Phone Calls
- Customer Experience
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
Timeline
Corporate/Groups Venue Sourcing Manager
Duluth Travel
06.2022 - 09.2023
Corporate Travel Consultant
Frosch Travel
01.2018 - 02.2020
Executive Travel Counselor
American Express Travel
06.2006 - 06.2022
Information Technology Certification - Computer And Information Sciences
Kaplan University
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