Robert Mintz is an experienced Global Travel Manager with over 20 years of experience managing global travel programs. He has extensive experience overseeing travel for large organizations, including Rotary International where he created a global travel purchasing platform serving over 10,000 travelers in 200 countries. Mintz has a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service while achieving significant cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and program management. He holds an M.A. in International Studies and certifications in global travel management and security.

1. ROBERT S. MINTZ, GTP
5238 RFD || Long Grove, Illinois 60047
(847) 736-2024
Robertmintz@Comcast.net
https://www.linkedin.com/robert-mintz-gtp
SUMMARY
A dedicated insightful Global Travel Manager with proven experience in global travel program operations. An industry-
recognized authority on travel risk management and duty of care compliance. Additional capabilities include global strategic
planning, travel policy formulation, vendor negotiations and cost savings management. Frequent speaker at industry
conferences, education forums, travel media events and senior management meetings. Proven global operating experience that
results in culturally successful partnerships. Provides highly motivated and innovative leadership as well as meticulous
organizational skills, allowing organizations to operate at optimal level and achieve exceptional customer experiences
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Created global purchasing platform, operating with world-class efficiency to deliver superior customer service in 200
countries and territories.
• Developed consistent, creditable and sustainable travel program, performing in all economic environments.
• Managed safe and cost-effective travel for hundreds of thousands of volunteers, students, colleagues, sick children,
senior leaders, officers, and global presidents, traveling to remote and high-risk locations.
• Oversaw tens of millions of dollars in savings, resulting in more funding for humanitarian programs and projects.
• Led 22 volunteer medical missions to Latin America, delivering over $2 million in free medical services to more than
7,000 of region’s poorest citizens.
EXPERIENCE
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, Evanston, Illinois
Global Travel Manager, 1998-2016
Performed presentations to President, board of directors, global leaders, and travelers in support of travel program objectives.
Engineered seamless transition to new travel management provider, new online booking tool, and enhanced traveler tracking
system. Created concept for web-based interactive traveler education program, which required passing grade to receive two-
year "Travel License" before funded travel could occur.
Managed global travel purchase program serving 10,000 travelers with $10 million air budget. Oversaw global supplier
selection, strategy, vendor negotiations, and customer service. Designed and operated travel risk management program
consisting of vendor selection, traveler training, and coordinating emergency response/evacuations. Updated travel policy,
communicating cost and comfort implications to executive management and volunteer leadership.
• Created global travel purchasing platform operating in 200 countries, resulting in excellent service and verifiable,
industry-leading cost savings.
• Negotiated vendor agreements that saved tens of millions of dollars, allowing additional funding for humanitarian
projects.
• Designed and implemented travel risk management program training, protecting 170,000 people traveling to remote
locations. Led industry in audited benchmark of lowest international average ticket cost/cost per flown mile.
• Conducted numerous traveler evacuation procedures, gaining expertise in crisis management.
• Awarded 2016 Masters Honors by GBTA as one of top 100 global travel managers.
COLORADO CONNECTION TRAVEL (GOLF TOURS USA), Denver, Colorado
President/Owner

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Managed finance, technology, operations, sales, marketing, and strategy for both companies.
• Built small corporate travel agency into mid-size agency recognized for innovative cost-saving strategies, new
technologies, and excellent customer service.
• Founded Golf Tours USA, providing Japanese level of service for golf tours organized by Golf Digest of Japan.
• Served as pioneer in onsite travel offices at corporate client locations.
• Created early version of executive summary monthly dashboard-style management reports.
CENTRAL BANK FOR COOPERATIVES (U.S. FARM CREDIT SYSTEM), Denver, Colorado
Chief International Economist
Created and managed country risk analysis unit, establishing country rating system that provided lending limits in support of
U.S. agricultural exports. Established country rating system, evaluating economic and political risk factors to forecast ability
and willingness to repay loans on U.S. agricultural commodity exports. Traveled internationally on trade missions supporting
agricultural exports.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, Denver, Colorado
M.A., International Studies; Focus in Strategic Studies
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, Washington, D.C.
B.A., International Relations; Minor in Latin American Politics and Economics
CERTIFICATIONS
GBTA Top 100 Global Travel Managers, Masters Honors, 2016
GBTA Global Travel Professional, 2014
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Successful Negotiation Strategies, University of Wisconsin, 2015
Private Sector Security Overseas Seminar, The Foreign Service Institute, 2015
Hostage Survival Training, iJET Center for Executive Security, 2013
Executive Business Process Improvement Seminar, Kellogg School of Business, 2011
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary International
Global Business Travel Association, Member, Travel Risk Committee
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Council Member, Overseas Security Advisory Council
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Government Security Clearance, 2016