Linda Cavalier
Tyler,TX
Summary
My career has always been in the office with heavy duties 24/7. I want to take a step back and work remotely. I also find that I enjoy problem solving and booking complicated routings more than I enjoy managerial tasks.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Global Travel
Edison Chouest Offshore
Cut Off, Louisiana
11.1999 - Current
- Oversaw reservations for crewmembers and Management
- Negotiated contracts with Airlines, Hotels, and Rental Car companies
- Booked extremely complicated international routings
- Managed a staff in the US and Brazil
- Opened Branch office in Brazil
- Managed a staff that was a real team
- Built and managed profiles in Sabre
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and partners to optimize resource allocation.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Plainview High School
Plainview, TXSome College (No Degree) - Business
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Proficient in Sabre blue screen
- Reading, understanding and following contracts Both corporate and marine
- Problem Solver
- Experienced in difficult international routings
- Fast, accurate reservations
Timeline
Director of Global Travel
Edison Chouest Offshore
11.1999 - Current
Plainview High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center