Gary Oakley Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Entertainment + Production Travel

Greater Los Angeles Area

+ arranging International air, car, hotel and transfers for VIPs and C-level Executives

Greater Los Angeles Area

+ Implement Concur for the second largest Talent Agency in the world (4 months Project).+ Handle C- level + Partners travel arrangements- including air PJs, car, hotels, cruises, tours & packages(FITs) while focusing on the detailed needs of each client (Corporate Entertainment).+Replicate these tasks among 20+ Luxury Travel Advisors and Independent Contractors (ICs).+ Utilizes preferred vendors and focus on selected departures to increase sales and maximize profit.+ Keeps up to date on all travel policies and procedures.

Florida

Management of team; Operations; Liaise with Directors

Delray Beach Florida

+ Markets & sells luxury travel arrangements including cruises, tours & packages while focusing on the detailed needs of each client. Replicate these tasks among 20+ Luxury Travel Advisors and Independent Contractors (ICs).+ Utilizes preferred vendors and focus on selected departures to increase sales and maximize profit.+ Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.+ Maintains a high level of proficiency in operating the cruise booking system, online bookings and our alternate systems.+ Keeps up to date on all travel policies and procedures.+ Seeks opportunities to increase destination and product knowledge through research, self-paced training, seminars and experiences.+ Manages territory & builds nationally via mailings, event invitations, and e-marketing promotions via liaising with the marketing staff and implementing strategy.+ Promotes UniqueTrav.com in the marketplace by attending various networking functions and participation in associations/industry events.+ Tracks contacts and updates in our client database.+ Management of Travel Advisors and potential hiring. Training and support as needed.+ Collaborates with agency owners to set up refresh website travel content monthly and develop relationships with consortium and preferred suppliers to market the best travel products to our customers.and more...

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Gary undertook the following responsibilities: Worked first hand with acquisition of High-end luxury brand in Latin American.+ Hired Luxury Travel Consultants as well as Independent Contractors (ICs).+ Closed new business deals by coordinating requirements.+ Developed and negotiated contracts.+ Integrated contract requirements with business operations.+ Managed travel for high luxury companies in the fashion, entertainment and production industries, as well as A-List Celebrities.+ Managed an operation support team in Bogota and New York.+ Ran day-to-day operations for Miami and Colombia offices.+ Reported to the CEO and served as "business owner" in New York managing and fulfilling contractual goals with the client.+ Evaluated and continually revised the business plan to address performance goals.+ Collaborated with the operations managers in developing operational effectiveness and service enhancement sections of the business plan.+ Reviewed and analyzed client data and presented strategic recommendations on an ongoing basis.+ Prepared quarterly, semi-annual and annual business reviews to demonstrate company's performance in managing the client's travel program. and more...

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Gary performed a wide array of daily functions, including ++ Devising client travel arrangements.+ Ensure the successful orientation of new travel consultants.+ Clearing spaces and reissuing tickets.+ Preparing, reviewing and updating client reservations.+ Performing ongoing quality assurance in order to quickly identify potential problems.+ Resolving client and employee issues. + Oversee mid-office (QCX) routines and ensure proper adherence.+ Provide support and resources to assist travel consultants.Gary acted as the primary contact within the company for air, car and hotel contracts. In addition, Gary was responsible for all implementations for travel technology, including Concur, NuTravel, Safetogo, Web Authorizer, Bookingbuilder, Amadeus and Sabre.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Gary performed a wide array of daily functions, including:+ devising client travel arrangements + clearing spaces and reissuing tickets+ preparing, reviewing and updating client reservations+ performing ongoing quality assurance in order to quickly identify potential problems + continually resolving client and employee issues + was the primary contact within the company for air, car and hotel contracts + implemented all travel technology, including Concur, NuTravel, Safetogo, Web Authorizer, Bookingbuilder, Amadeus and Sabre

Miami Lakes

Gary took on responsibilities to: + work with suppliers + monitor airfare bookings and ticketing + provide air, hotel and car bookings + book flights according to contractual/negotiated guidelines, using the most efficient and cost-effective measures. + schedule international routing, working with corporate and executive travel

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

- Gary acted as team captain for 12 employees, training both internal and external clients on the American Express online booking tool - Gary oversaw travel employees at Morgan Stanley, KPMG, Johnson and Johnson - In addition he assisted with airline, car and hotel reservations on a day-to-day basis

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area