Nicholas Battersby

• Manage Tyson Global Travel and Meetings Program • Manage 3 direct reports and 1 indirect report • Archive financial and business objectives established by SVP of purchasing, senior leadership, and business units • Develop qualified and effective team members • Achieve financial objectives and key metrics • Maintain a successful travel agency solution and meetings management program • Build comprehensive strategies at the category level & execute the sourcing process • Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders • Provide guidance and solutions to all areas and levels of the company

• Research new market opportunities and different types of cryptocurrencies in the market • Analyze and use algorithms to create top returns on investment • Actively follow crypto markets for trading ideas • Research trading models and deploy them • Design, Identify, research, implement and monitor trading strategies • Interacting with trading partners • Manage portfolio positions • Write portfolio updates and research reports • Analyze and predict trends in the cryptocurrency market • Examine data in ledgers for blockchain effectiveness • Platform trading utilizing (Coinbase Pro, Robinhood, Crypto.com, Uphold, Etc.) • Actively invested in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Litecoin, Stellar Lumens, XRP, AAVE, UMA, Yearn.Finance, Ox, Civic, districtOx and Doge • Trust Wallet, Block Chain, MetaMask software • Heavily invested into stock trading within TD Ameritrade, Wells Trade, Fidelity and Vanguard

• Developed strategic policies and programs for corporate travel • Negotiated and managed relationships with vendors to include: TMC, Air, Hotel and Ground Transportation • Ensured adoption and utilization of travel management programs (OBT) throughout the organization • Managed the Concur travel & expense software, corporate credit card program (P-Card, T&E, Virtual Card) and meetings & events • Produced metrics and data analytics for executives • Prepared budgets for each event • Evaluated T&E reports for exceptions and trends • Ensured adoptions and utilization of travel management programs throughout the business • Managed different projects related to travel services • Headed all events throughout the entire organizations • Reconciled all travel related charges • Ensured compliance in all aspects of travel procedures including audit and exception management • Managed and supervised a staff of 10 employees • Reviewed and approved travel expenses to ensure that employees remain in policy • Continued education in the industry • Project management with HR and AP

• Implemented a new travel program • Managed the corporate travel, expense and corporate credit card programs • Maintained and enforced corporate travel & expense (T&E) policy • Developed strategic policies and programs for corporate travel, expense and events • Produced data metrics for executives • Facilitated all meetings & events including hotel sourcing, contracting, rooming block management, F&B and AV • Ensured compliance in all aspects of travel procedures including audits and exceptions • Negotiated and managed relationships with the travel agency, Air, Car, Hotel, Ground Transportation and Meetings & Events • Booked flights, lodging and ground transportation in multiple GDS systems (Sabre and Amadeus) • Administered the corporate credit card program to include P-Cards, T&E cards, BTA and Virtual cards • Booked and reconciled all travel related chargers to correct billing codes • Supported continuous improvement of travel & expense/meetings & events • Provided post-event analysis, budget recaps and participant feedback and incorporated learning into future events

• Managed the global travel, expense and corporate credit card programs • Facilitated all meetings & events throughout the organization • Communicated with various levels of employees including C-Suite Executives to resolve issues • Negotiated agreements with suppliers for best value on investments • Worked with finance team to create department budgets • Reported out metrics on all travel, expense and meetings & events throughout the organization • Worked with travelers to obtain visa and or passports for travel • Managed the travel page on company intranet site • Worked with HR & AP for reconciliation of all travel related services • Sourced and managed all contracts with vendors • Conducted audits utilizing multiple Global Distribution Systems (GDS) Sabre, Worldspan, Amadeus • Implemented and managed Concur travel & expense • Reviewed travel spend across the company to identify areas of concern, trends and material changes • Produced weekly and monthly dashboards for executives

• Managed TMC and vendor contracts • Developed and analyzed strategic objectives to manage travel cost through maximizing volume discounts • Sourced and managed with the travel agency, airlines, hotels, ground transportation and other services providers • Managed a forum for all employee’s inquiries related to travel and entertainment • Developed and disseminated policies regarding travel • Drafted RFP/RFI/RFQ technical proposals and processes for all vendor negotiations • Reconciled all travel/expense/meetings & events related charges • Managed international visa and passport program • Reviewed, performed audits, analyzed and booked travel reservations using multiple GDS (Global Distribution Systems) Sabre and Amadeus • Served as a liaison with staff in resolving travel related issues • Implemented innovative ways to improve travel processes through automation and workflow improvements

• Provided monthly, quarterly, and yearly expenditure analytics and metrics utilizing SAP to track expenses and costs • Managed requests for information, proposals, and quotes (RFI/RFP) • Established and communicated the vision and strategic direction within assigned market sectors to deepen client relationships • Ensured competitive practices are met while adhering to firm policy guidelines • Managed supplier contract fulfillment, including service level agreements • Recommended implementations for cost-saving initiatives to increase vendor satisfaction • Negotiated preferred rates (e.g., with airlines, hotels, car rental and ground transportation companies) • Researched and implement new cost-saving methods to maximize budget optimization • Reconciled all data with incumbent departments to ensure accuracy and compliance • Reported exceptions, as they related to policy and work, with appropriate constituents • Proactively identified ways of improving the travel experience for company travelers while keeping the overall travel expenditures to minimal levels

• Developed and monitored travel and meeting programs in coordination with marketing • Directed travel related vendor partnerships including RFP and bid processes, implementations, execution and annual reviews • Serviced offshore and maritime crews • Booked large trade shows and groups • Conducted internal audits on an ad-hoc basis • Assisted in the development and implementation of action plans as needed • Planned meetings, events, and conferences, including the creation of agendas and presentations • Managed, supported, and coached staff, including evaluations and performance reviews • Monitored a travel database, contract compliance, incentives, commission abatements, bonus payments, and agreements • Developed and implemented cost savings programs and tracking mechanisms • Negotiated corporate travel contracts and discounts proactively