Katy Wiese
@katywiese
Director-level travel partnerships leader driving commercial growth and strategic alliances.
What I'm looking for
I am a travel industry leader with 18 years of experience focused on Travel Management Companies, commercial strategy, account management, and global sales team leadership. I specialize in developing strategic initiatives that grow market share and optimize travel operations.
Throughout my career I have managed complex corporate and group travel programs—from small groups to events of over 10,000 participants—negotiated airline contracts, implemented technology and process improvements, and trained teams to enhance profitability and service delivery.
I bring hands-on operational experience across reservations, air/fares analysis, VIP support, and hospitality, paired with a strategic mindset and strong skills in negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive partnership success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Air Specialist
AHI Travel
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Manages and coordinates all aspects of air travel arrangements for clients, ensuring seamless, cost‑effective travel while adhering to company policies and client requirements.
After Hours VIP Specialist
Altour
Feb 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Provided 24/7 travel support to VIP clients including air, car, hotel and private charter bookings, coordinating meet-and-greet services and resolving time-sensitive travel issues.
Hospitality Specialist
HGA Reservations
May 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Managed expense reporting and built tools and processes to enhance operational efficiency and optimize leisure travel services.
Travel Operations Specialist
Navan
Nov 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Supported agents by interpreting corporate contracts, delivering training, integrating technology, and resolving escalations to improve profitability and product quality.
International Fares Analyst
CTM Travel
Sep 2014 - Jul 2018 (3 years 10 months)
Reviewed and negotiated airline contracts, ensured accurate costing and ticketing, and contributed to training to optimize corporate travel profit margins.
Corporate Travel Counselor
Canyon Creek Travel
Dec 2013 - Sep 2014 (9 months)
Managed corporate travel reservations and technology integration, supporting group bookings and contract negotiations for large-scale events up to 5,000 attendees.
General Manager
Ketchup Burger Bar
Jul 2013 - Dec 2013 (5 months)
Oversaw daily restaurant operations including inventory, hiring, training, and marketing, and developed menu offerings to drive customer satisfaction and sales.
Travel Associate
The Delta Companies
Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year)
Managed international and domestic corporate and leisure travel arrangements, handled expense and ARC reporting, and coordinated group travel for 20–500 attendees.
International Corporate Travel Counselor
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Oct 2005 - May 2012 (6 years 7 months)
Managed complex itineraries for top executives and large group travel up to 10,000 participants, and led recruitment and training to expand remote team capabilities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts and Science, Criminology; Sociology; English Literature
Completed Bachelor of Arts and Science studies focusing on Criminology, Sociology, and English Literature, graduating in December 2022.
Le Cordon Bleu
Certification, Culinary Arts
Completed a certification program in Culinary Arts, awarded in 2012.
Dallas County Community College
A.O.S, Biochemistry
Completed an Associate of Occupational Studies in Biochemistry, awarded in December 2009.
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