Barbara Blue

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Corporate Travel, Expense, Payments, Events expert @ Garner
Winter Haven, FL, US
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Winter Haven, Florida, United States, United States
About Barbara Blue

Barbara Blue is a results-driven executive with expertise in International Operations, Business Development, Sales, Acquisitions, Travel, Consulting and Real Estate. She has a proven track record of generating and delivering transformative business development strategies, penetrating new markets, and driving brand awareness throughout highly competitive, complex environments. Her reputation is built on integrity, reliability and accountability with the initiative and drive to produce results above and beyond expectations.The majority of Barbara's executive experience was in her role as President of Latin America and North America Affiliates with BCD Travel in Atlanta, GA. Barbara's expertise in Latin American business operations inspired her to move to Roatan, Honduras where she started an expatriate relocation service. There, she partnered with various real estate firms while also building and developing her own business/brand. Working with notable companies like American Express, BCD Travel, and Sotheby’s, Barbara has developed expertise as a skillful communicator with cultural sensitivity driving accountability for projects, people and timelines while also producing results. Her areas of expertise include Leadership, Team Building, Sales and Marketing Strategy, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Risk Management, Training, Professional Development, Corporate Acquisitions, Negotiations, Market Trends and Analysis, Budgeting, Cost Control, Global Travel, Consulting, Real Estate and Relocations, Strategic Planning, Relationship Management, and Regulatory Compliance.She welcomes your inquiries at barbaraeblue@gmail.com.

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Corporate Travel, Expense, Payments, Events expert
Winter Haven, FL, US
Barbara Blue Work Experience Details
  • Garner
    Corporate Travel, Expense, Payments, Events Expert
    Garner
    Winter Haven, Fl, Us
  • Crew
    Member
    Crew May 2024 - Present
  • Tripbam, Inc.
    Vice President Strategic Partnerships
    Tripbam, Inc. Jan 2023 - May 2024
    United States
    Assure TRIPBAM goals align with TMC goals by managing a jointly created business planInclude and manage multiple stakeholders in planning and negotiatingMonitor performance to ensure contract complianceCoordinated development with major TMC and TRIPBAM to shop and re-book in TMC's internal POS aggregating content from multiple booking sourcesStrategic plan to expand existing relationship to include additional products and services
  • Self-Employed
    Small Business Owner
    Self-Employed Jun 2017 - Dec 2022
    Roatán, Islas De La Bahía, Honduras
    Utilized expert relationship building skills as well as my multinational business background to provide relocation consulting to expats relocating to Roatan, Honduras from everything to buying real estate, applying for legal residency to importing pets.Partnered with Sotheby’s International Realty and Roatan Life to develop culturally aware business and marketing plans to offer services to high net worth real estate customers.Developed a privately branded website and utilized digital marketing and social media to promote and market services.
  • Bcd Travel
    President, Latin America And North American Affiliates Program
    Bcd Travel 1997 - 2015
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Directed and drove sustainable growth of $3 billion LATAM operations while cultivating a company culture focused on customer satisfaction and enterprise-wide collaboration; expanded network from ten to seventeen countries in just two years.Mentored, trained, and led a team of nine direct reports including Country Managers, Directors, and Account Members with more than 1K employees. Acted as a strong internal advocate for the market, educating peers and leaders on local laws, regulations, and customs to ensure favorable and respectful conflict resolution.Promoted to also manage the BCD North American Affiliate Program consisting of thirty-four agencies across the US; made BCD products and services available to Affiliates and collaborated/consulted on multinational expansions into the BCD global network resulting in new business for BCD and a global product offering not previously available to Affiliates.Oversaw acquisition of companies in the six largest markets of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru. Doubled earnings between 2010 and 2015, achieving $460 million in total sales with $50 million in new sales growth per year. Achieved 98% customer retention goals and improved employee satisfaction 10% over previous years after acquisitions; promoted service consistency balanced with high touch service. Improved productivity by 6% and reduced headcount by adding Brazil, Costa Rica, and Peru to the North American network and back office.
  • Bcd Travel
    Sales, Account, & Partner Manager, World Travel Partners
    Bcd Travel 1993 - 1997
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Consulted with global client base to drive strategic vision, product, and service offering of a domestic agency into a multi-national network; oversaw acquisition and partnership development of seventeen Latin American agencies to ensure compliant, strategic execution. Worked internally with C-level leadership to create and institute partner management processes. Provided counsel throughout negotiations and integration of growing worldwide network of independent agencies, joint ventures, and owned entities.Consulted
  • American Express
    Global Account Manager
    American Express 1986 - 1993
    Atlanta, Ga & Dallas, Tx
    Pioneered the first and highly acclaimed combined corporate and travel services program; built and led teams in planning, development, and execution of global strategies. Consulted with large market clients and coordinated implementation of new products and services. Worked closely with decision-makers within accounts to gather actionable information, deliver strategic recommendations for cost savings, and manage business plans to assess goals and results. Received “Service Excellence Award” for implementation of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program for Performance Excellence.

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Barbara Blue attended The University Of Georgia.

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