Adrienne Greben (Talani)

Experience

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  BP

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1997

  International Human Resources Advisor

  Various Human Resources positions in Cleveland; Philadelphia; London, England; and Anchorage, Alaska; During expatriate assignment in the UK, was a team member on a global project to develop and implement a new international assignment remuneration and benefits package for the BP Group.

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Manager Change Integration

  New York City and Florham Park, NJ Offices; Clients included leaders in the insurance, oil and gas, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, publishing, banking and professional services industries; Focus was on process design, project management, and transitions to outsourcing.

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  Shell Oil Company

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Practice Leader Expatriate Services

  Led a team of 27 in Houston which delivered international assignment services for over 1,100 expatriates into and out of the US; Managed $5 million fee-for-service business within Shell and implemented process improvements to increase the business’s performance and improve customer satisfaction and team dynamics.

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  The Adrienne Alliance, a Progressive International Human Resources Consultancy

  Mar 2003 - Sept 2008

  Founder

  Started in Houston, TX and relocated to Cleveland, OH; Progressive International Human Resources consultancy focused on Organization Development and Expatriate Management; Helped industry leaders in defense, oil and gas, relocation, consumer products, and law; Achieved certification as woman-owned business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.Lifetime-certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Former Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certified. Was a five-year volunteer member of the HR Certification Institute's Exam Forms Review Panel that reviews and approves all GPHR examination questions and forms prior to test administration. Show less

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  GTS Vacations

  Sept 2008 - Jul 2011

  Accredited Cruise Counsellor | Travel Agent

  Boutique travel agency specializing in leisure cruise and land travel.

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  Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2022

  Franchise Owner | Master Cruise Counsellor | Luxury Cruise Specialist | Travel Advisor

  Proud owner of a Cruise Planners/American Express Travel franchise (independently owned and operated). Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative is an award-winning company with a tremendous reputation for quality and service. Cruise Planners is a top producer with most cruise lines and many stellar tour operators.In addition to CRUISES as well as GUIDED LAND VACATIONS, I arrange PRE- and POST-HOTELS, TRANSFERS, RAIL, SIGHTSEEING ACTIVITIES, SHORE EXCURSIONS, TRAVEL INSURANCE—all through Cruise Planners/American Express Travel's preferred, reputable suppliers and all at no cost to you.• My personal approach to travel planning is different from an impersonal or biased order-taker you get when going to a cruise line directly or booking online. I will listen, suggest alternatives and remember your story.• Because of deep industry relationships, I often have access to special promotions and offers to bring you the highest value for your travel investment. Plus, I have the clout to assist you should there ever be an issue.• I work on VALUE for your money—using my industry knowledge to find you the best quality and value for your time and budget.Why work with me? My clients:• Know I am their Value Interpreter and their Personal Advocate before, during and after their trip.• Understand time is money and don’t want to try to make sense of all the travel "stuff" bombarding them online.• Appreciate it could be the wrong travel experience for them, and they could end up spending more by arranging the trip themselves.• Say they chose me to work with because I am attentive to their needs, thorough in my attention to detail and for my intelligent service as well as personal travel experience.I promise you, it's easy to do business with me. I study the world of travel every day, and you benefit--at no cost to you. Protect your precious vacation investment and let me help you make good travel buying decisions based on your desires and needs. Show less