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San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Managed day-to-day business operations for Visa® SavingsEdge, a loyalty program targeting small business Visa cardholders. Lead cross-functional product development team, including product, deployment, loyalty platform services, market implementation, marketing, sales, client support, information services, contract negotiations and legal. Implemented executive program vision by directing team with deliverables for pilot and US region full launch. Designed and drove product development strategy and managed the implementation with partner financial institutions and participating merchants.

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Managed all business affairs and administration of RSVP Vacations, including product development, accounting, finance, budget and revenue forecasting, legal, compliance, Web site development and maintenance, information technology, human resources, and facilities. Handled negotiations associated with cruise charters and other related contracts with general counsel and third parties. Maintained effective working relationships with all business partners and external vendors. Led integration planning and tasks and company-wide communication throughout PlanetOut and its subsidiaries related to the integration of newly acquired entity, RSVP Vacation. Subsequently designated by CEO to plan, schedule, and direct divestiture of operational aspects of RSVP Vacations. Advanced through a series of positions of increased responsibility and accountability, including Director of Travel Operations & Integrations, Project Manager of Travel & Entertainment, and Technical Program Manager of PD&T.

Foster City, California, Us

Management consultant working as a project manager on the development, implementation, and launch of Visa USA consumer credit and debit products (including: Visa Infinite, Visa Signature, Visa Buxx, Visa Payroll, Visa Gift card, and Verified by Visa). Responsibilities included all aspects of project management, including reporting, issues tracking and resolution, and meeting facilitation. In addition, was responsible for document writing/editing, which included member institution implementation guides, etc.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Administered a $2.5M budget to deliver major corporate events and employee incentives and promotions for more than 60,000 employees throughout California. Managed teams of 20 to 60 staff, consultants, and vendors. Handled all aspects of promotion and event projects, consisting of business cases and proposals, vendor negotiation and relations, union negotiations and contract development, project planning, processes and procedures development, issue tracking and resolution, as well as verbal and written reporting. Developed business plan strategies and actions plans for companywide incentive program to reward employee achievement of $175M revenue target. Delivered major events ranging from 300 to 1500 participants with 6% to 28% budget savings. Project sponsor to create a Web-based online event registration system.

Miami, Florida, Us

Oversaw complete responsibilities for 50 full and partial ship charters, corporate meetings/retreats, and incentive groups. Wrote and presented proposals. Designed and implemented business development initiatives. Managed contract concessions and negotiations. Supervised all aspects of event planning for charter and group events.. Directed communications and coordination between customer representatives and reservations, air and sea ticketing, purchasing, ship operations, port authorities, US and foreign customs, ship officers and staff, and entertainment. Advanced through a series of positions of increased responsibility and accountability including reservations and group sales.