Thais Blando

• Assist Bank of America needs for meeting and events.
• Assist in sourcing venues, hotels, speakers, audio-visual companies, decoration acompany end all meeting-related needs.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
• Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
• Developed competitive bidding strategies that maximize cost savings objectives.
• Evaluated supplier proposals, bids, and quotations to determine best value option.

As a Sourcing Manager, I actively manage the procurement process for API's clients’ relationships with airlines and hotel partners in assigned markets. In this role, responsibilities included market analysis, identifying industry trends, sourcing multiple destinations, RFP negotiations, and producing accurate, detailed presentations.

As a childcare consultant, I assisted families in matching with au pairs. Supported both host families and au pairs during their year together, coordinating and oversaw job-related activities and assignments while providing ongoing, year-round support to both parties. Planned au pair monthly meetings, as well as facilitated continuing education and safety workshops.