Patricia Woodburn
About Patricia Woodburn
Patricia Woodburn is a Travel Coordinator at Sightsavers in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with a background in reservations consulting at Sunvil Holidays Limited. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Italian from Royal Holloway, University of London, and specializes in negotiating travel arrangements for an international charity.
Work at Sightsavers
Patricia Woodburn has served as a Travel Coordinator at Sightsavers since 2014. In this role, she specializes in negotiating travel arrangements and contracts with suppliers for the organization, which focuses on international charity work. She is responsible for ensuring compliance with travel policies and educating internal clients about these policies. Additionally, she manages customer relations with internal clients, including high-level stakeholders such as Trustees. Her position involves coordinating meetings and logistics for business travel requirements, contributing to the efficient operation of the organization.
Previous Experience at Sunvil Holidays Limited
Before joining Sightsavers, Patricia Woodburn worked as a Reservations Consultant at Sunvil Holidays Limited from 2006 to 2009. During her three years at the company, she gained valuable experience in the travel industry, which equipped her with skills in customer service and travel arrangement. This role laid the foundation for her expertise in managing travel logistics and customer relations.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Woodburn studied at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Italian from 1996 to 2000. Her education has contributed to her fluency in Italian, enhancing her capability to specialize in the European travel market. This linguistic skill supports her work in negotiating travel arrangements and managing relationships with suppliers across Europe.
Skills in Travel Coordination
Patricia Woodburn possesses specialized skills in travel coordination, particularly in negotiating travel arrangements and contracts. She ensures compliance with travel policies and provides education to internal clients regarding these policies. Her role requires effective management of customer relations, particularly with high-level stakeholders, and coordination of logistics for business travel, demonstrating her comprehensive understanding of travel management in a charitable context.