Senior Sourcing Manager
Brightspot Incentives & Events
As a dedicated professional at Brightspot for more than 10 years, Brie played a key role in establishing the sourcing department in 2015, which has now expanded to a team of six. Earning her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) in 2020, her expertise spans hotel and DMC sourcing, contract negotiations, budgeting, destination knowledge, and strategic creativity. She is passionate about discovering new destinations and crafting unique experiences for client programs, especially as travel evolves with different age demographics now earning these opportunities. She deeply values global collaboration and has a genuine passion for connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Her faith and family are very important to her and help drive what she does every day. Outside work, she stays active with Peloton, rock climbing, outdoor activities, traveling, and cherishing time with family and friends. While she loves her role at Brightspot, her most treasured title is Mama to her young son, Barrett, affectionately called Bear.
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From tariffs and inflation to supply chain disruptions and visa complexities, today’s planners face unprecedented challenges when organizing global meetings and incentives. But a limited budget doesn’t have to mean a limited experience. Gain the tools to make informed decisions about destinations, supplier partnerships and cost-saving tactics—all while maintaining the quality, creativity and impact of your programs.
Learning outcomes:
Demonstrate innovative budgeting strategies and trends to navigate rising tariffs, inflation, and supply chain and contract constraints
Gain expert insights on negotiating contracts and leveraging supplier partnerships to reduce costs and add value
Maximizing impact and creativity with limited resources by incorporating creative event design, technology and sustainability-focused strategies
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning, 0.75 Credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: 0.75 CE hour
* CSEP Approved