TWTarissa Wareley
@tarissawareley
Corporate travel and global mobility leader driving compliance, cost optimisation, and vendor performance.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a corporate travel and global mobility professional with 8+ years' experience managing cross-border assignments, complex travel arrangements, and compliance-driven mobility projects across sub-Saharan Africa. I have proven success optimising costs, streamlining reporting, and delivering seamless executive travel experiences while building strong client and vendor relationships.
At Fragomen and Xpatweb I led teams, improved billing and financial tracking, contributed to RFPs and new client implementations, and implemented operational projects that increased productivity and reduced costs. I bring technical expertise in immigration and travel regulations, a focus on data integrity, and a client-centered approach to drive business growth and compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
FROversee corporate client immigration and mobility compliance across sub‑Saharan Africa, guide and develop a team to ensure policy‑compliant processes, and lead projects to improve cost efficiency and vendor performance.
FRManaged confidential VIP travel and mobility cases, improved monthly billing and financial reconciliations, acted as interim manager for six months leading a team of 5 and meeting performance targets.
FRSupervised expatriate relocations to Angola, Mozambique, Ivory Coast and Ghana, oversaw consultants' casework to ensure compliance and cost‑effectiveness, and delivered client reporting and training to the Africa Coordination Centre.
Immigration Specialist
Xpatweb
Nov 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year)
Managed vendor relationships across sub‑Saharan Africa and Schengen areas, conducted financial tracking and forecasts for mobility projects, and produced thought‑leadership and client engagement materials.
FRProvided immigration consulting services supporting cross‑border assignments and mobility processes for corporate clients across Africa, contributing to operational efficiency and compliance.
FRSupported immigration team with case processing and administrative tasks, gaining foundational experience in mobility compliance and client servicing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
2014 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with coursework focused on global mobility and cross-border policy contexts.
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