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KELLY JORDAN GATTI, GTP
1374 Knox Drive Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 493-8278 [email protected]
Solid history of fulfilling objectives through excellent organizational skills, strategic planning,
collaboration, customer service and attention to detail. Recognized for delivering excellent, accurate and timely results.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Process Improvement Execution & Implementation Planning & Logistics
Supplier Relationship Management Project/Change Management Negotiation Skills
Cultural Sensitivity Positive Team Member & Leader Strong Verbal & Written Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teva Pharmaceuticals Horsham, PA 2010 - Present Associate Director, Global Travel Standards & Processes
Strategic development and implementation of Global Travel-related programs, standards and processes balanced with cultural sensitivity to local needs, nuance and regulations
Global responsibility for development of communications & training platform, collateral materials and management presentations to ensure branding/message continuity and excellence in execution
Global Lead for planning and logistics of Global Travel Program and complex projects, initiatives and system implementations across multiple business units and regions
Identify, evaluate and apply improved technologies/processes within the Global Travel Program to enhance efficiency, stakeholder engagement and drive savings
Global Subject Matter Expert/ Lead -- Global Corporate Travel Policy Harmonization project
Project Lead – LatAm regional Meetings, Incentives, Congress and Events (MICE) Policy
Initiate cross-departmental collaborative efforts on regional and global initiatives with Human Resources, Corporate Security, Global Compliance, Procurement, Legal and Finance departments
Frequent interface with Executive and Senior management regarding regional and global initiatives
Direct supervision of two team members
Senior Manager, US Operations, Travel Services Senior Manager, Meetings & Supplier Relations
Managed daily operations and administration of the NA Travel Program, with focus on driving savings, enhancing service and process improvement
Formalized and facilitated all training programs for new users and Travel initiatives
Directed annual NA Customer Service Satisfaction Survey Develop and manage RFPs, contract negotiations, and KPI/performance metrics for Preferred Suppliers
Provided logistical and customer service support to US, Canada and LatAm-based Program users
Managed organization’s strategic relationships with preferred vendors
Collaborative coordination/development of NA Strategic Managed Meetings Program
Provided meeting services and support to US-based organizations (source, contract, logistics, vendor coordination)
Prudential Financial Inc. Newark, NJ 1996 - 2004
Manager, Preferred Hotel Program
Developed and managed strategic global Preferred Hotel Program
Managed annual RFP, competitive bid process, and rate/services negotiation utilizing live reverse on-line auctions and traditional bid methods
Published annual print and on-line Preferred Hotel directories, coordinated data transfer to agency systems
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Developed education and internal marketing platform to drive compliance and savings
Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance to contract term/deliverables and KPI fulfillment
Initiated standardized procedures manual based on industry Best Practices
Invited to serve in advisory capacity for: Omni Hotels Customer Advisory Board, Marriott Client Advisory Panel, Fairmont Hotels Advisory Board, Inter-Continental Hotels Advisory Board, Hilton Hotels Customer Panel
Carlson-Wagonlit Travel Princeton, NJ 1990 - 1995
Director, National Account Sales
Responsible for relationship-building and increasing market share of large National Accounts (>$20 MM) for US-based Corporate Travel Division
Recognized as a Top 10 Sales Manager within first year
Somerset Hilton Hotel Somerset, NJ 1985 - 1990
Valley Forge Hilton Hotel King of Prussia, PA
Director of Sales; Corporate Transient Sales Manager; Specialty Markets Group Sales Manager; Small Group Sales Manager; Account Manager, Transient Booking Program
Progressed and advanced through various positions in Hotel Sales Departments
Expansion of client base through networking, maximizing existing client relationships, advertising and marketing efforts
Forecasting and Budgeting
Price/Service Negotiations, Convention/Meeting Planning
Trained and lead sales staff of four
EDUCATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA Bachelor of Science: Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION Global Travel Professional Certification (GTP), 2012
Manager-Level Program, University of Virginia, 2012
Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Candidate
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Aresty Institute for Executive Education
Member: Global Business Travel Association, NJ Business Travel Association
Professional References Available Upon Request