Peter Cookson
Hove
Summary
Experienced configuration and implementation project manager for online booking tools, including GetThere, Concur Travel and Expense (and even a Serko configuration for one of the earlier versions). My skills can easily be adapted to target the latest developments of your company and software, and my interpersonal skills with internal and external clients will allow me to discover their requirements, and manage successful implementation or configuration projects to meet their needs.
I am more than happy to have a conversation online or in person at any time.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Implementation Project Manager
SAP Concur
09.2019 - Current
- Implementing SAP Concur Travel and Expense integrated products across the APAC region
- GDS knowledge of Galileo, Sabre and Amadeus
- Meeting aggressive project completion timelines
- Using interpersonal skills to discover client requirements and ensure satisfaction
Corporate Site Manager
GetThere/Sabre
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Looking after the online booking requirements for premium global GetThere OBT customers in the APAC region
- Creating new subsites, maintaining existing subsites, assisting clients to upgrade their sites when new functionality releases and UI upgrades occur
- Use of GetThere admin and Sabre Profiles for trouble-shooting
- Regular face-to-face client meetings for training and discussions
Travel Consultant/Implementation Consultant
American Express GBT
01.1999 - 12.2015
- Domestic travel consultant for corporate travellers, then International consultant
- Helpdesk for travellers using the GetThere and Concur Travel tools, for configuration and GDS assistance
- Implementation Consultant for corporate clients requiring new GetThere or Concur Travel tools
- Assisting Sales and Client Management with client meetings and demonstrations of OBTs
- Internal training of colleagues in implementation of GetThere and Concur Travel
- Related projects - for example, GDS migration from Galileo to Sabre of the online booking tools
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SACertificate IV - Computer Science (Help Desk)
Spherion College
SydneyProject Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Pennsylvania09.2014
Skills
- Project Implementation and configuration of Concur and GetThere online booking tools, and Concur Expense
- Fluent GDS knowledge (Galileo, Amadeus, Sabre)
- Over two decades of knowledge of the travel industry
- Change Management advice for clients
- Face-to-face skills with clients
Timeline
Implementation Project Manager
SAP Concur
09.2019 - Current
Corporate Site Manager
GetThere/Sabre
01.2016 - 08.2019
Travel Consultant/Implementation Consultant
American Express GBT
01.1999 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Adelaide
Certificate IV - Computer Science (Help Desk)
Spherion College
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute (PMI)
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