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mourinah k Jesse k

@mourinahkjessek

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Travel Manager specializing in AI-powered corporate travel, sustainable programs, and crisis-safe traveler experiences.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I want to lead corporate travel operations where I can use AI booking tools, strengthen duty of care, and drive sustainable travel programs—while mentoring teams and improving efficiency through analytics, risk assessment, and continuous process upgrades.

I’m a Travel Manager with 10+ years of expertise in building seamless, cost-effective travel experiences for corporate clients. I focus on AI-driven booking platforms, duty of care, and measurable operational improvements that travelers and finance teams can both feel.

In my current role, I spearheaded an AI-powered travel management platform implementation, cutting booking time by 40% and increasing cost savings by 25%. I also led a sustainability initiative that reduced client travel carbon footprint by 30% through partnerships with eco-friendly transportation and accommodation providers.

I lead cross-functional teams and manage high-stakes travel operations. By leading 15 travel specialists and implementing a mentorship program, I improved retention by 35% and increased team productivity by 28%, while keeping arrangements on track across flights, hotels, transportation, and visas.

My experience also strengthens my crisis management capability. I’ve coordinated travel for 500+ attendees across 50 countries with a 98% satisfaction rate, reduced disruptions by 60% through real-time global risk assessment tools, and improved safety metrics by 75%—all while continuously refining travel processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Travel Coordinator

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Travel Solutions

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Implemented an AI-powered travel management platform, reducing booking time by 40% and increasing client cost savings by 25%. Led a sustainability initiative that cut client travel carbon footprint by 30% and managed visa compliance and escalated travel issues for a 15-person team.

Travel Management Crisis Management Team Leadership Travel Spend Analytics

Travel Specialist

Safari Africa

Oct 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Managed international travel logistics for a high-profile conference with 500+ attendees across 50 countries, achieving a 98% satisfaction rate and $200,000 cost savings. Integrated VR pre-trip destination experiences and redesigned crisis management using real-time global risk assessment, reducing disruptions by 60% and improving client safety metrics by 75%.

Crisis Management Vendor coordination Travel Disruptions Business Continuity Planning

Junior Travel Coordinator

Eco Safaris

Sep 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years)

Optimized itinerary creation using machine learning algorithms, reducing planning time by 50% and increasing personalization options by 200%. Implemented a mobile-first booking platform, increasing on-the-go bookings by 70% and improving client satisfaction by 25%, and partnered with local tourism boards to boost repeat business by 40%.

Machine Learning Itinerary Optimization Mobile First Booking Platforms Personalization Tourism Board Partnerships Sustainable Destination Planning Repeat Business Strategy