Catherine Blevins
@catherineblevins
Corporate travel leader driving revenue growth, supplier partnerships, and program optimization.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented corporate travel and business development professional with extensive experience managing global accounts, supplier partnerships, and travel program implementations. I specialize in building strategic relationships that drive revenue and improve partner satisfaction.
Throughout my career I have led implementations of online booking tools, managed large enterprise portfolios, and overseen complex on-site programs for clients including international organizations and law firms. I combine strong commercial acumen with collaborative team leadership to deliver measurable performance improvements.
My strengths include supplier negotiations, program analysis, change management, and customized reporting—skills honed while managing multimillion-dollar portfolios and coordinating global rollouts. I am recognized for clear communication, organized data-informed decision making, and reliable client service.
I pursue opportunities where I can apply my travel operations expertise and consulting experience to optimize programs, strengthen partner relations, and implement scalable solutions that increase value for both clients and suppliers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Business Development
TRVL Upsource
Jul 2025 - Present (3 months)
Manage consulting services for hotel and air projects and source clients for project-based travel consulting, driving business growth in the Washington, DC market.
Global Account Manager
Chase Travel Corporate Solutions
Dec 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 6 months)
Managed a diverse portfolio of domestic and global corporate travel clients, implemented new corporate accounts, and collaborated with technology, operations, and sales to deliver account solutions.
Director, Business Development
TRVL Upsource
Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 (9 months)
Sourced clients and built relationships for project-based travel consulting services including communication, change management, and policy analysis for corporate buyers and TMCs.
Manager, Corporate and Business Development
Avenue Two Corporate
Apr 2022 - Aug 2022 (4 months)
Managed corporate accounts, assessed program strengths, and developed plans to win new client business for a luxury boutique TMC.
Account Manager
Travel and Transport
Jan 2014 - Dec 2020 (6 years 11 months)
On-site account manager for IDB implementations and law firm portfolios, delivering customized reporting, vendor management, and global travel program implementations across multiple countries for $40M portfolios.
Business Manager
HRG North America
Jan 2008 - Dec 2014 (6 years 11 months)
Managed corporate travel portfolios up to $50M, led account reviews, vendor contract management, reporting, and new account and online implementations while serving on the DC executive management team.
VIP Travel Consultant
BCD Travel
Jan 2000 - Dec 2008 (8 years 11 months)
Provided on-site travel support for senior executives at the Inter-American Development Bank, resolving complex travel issues and leading site inspection trips to support annual meeting strategy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UVUniversity of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts, Art History and Spanish
Grade: High Distinction
Completed a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Art History and Spanish, graduating with High Distinction.
Institute of Spanish Studies, University of Valencia
Non-degree study, Spanish / Study Abroad
Completed study abroad coursework in Spanish language and culture at the University of Valencia's Institute of Spanish Studies.
Availability
Location
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