Kézia R.

I’m an international events professional with 13+ years of experience managing high-impact corporate, diplomatic, and multicultural programs across Latin America and North America. My expertise includes event operations, strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, speaker coordination, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional project management. Currently at Workiva, I support Marketing & Events initiatives across LATAM, the U.S., and Canada, leading RFx processes, vendor negotiations, and event contracting for conferences and field marketing programs. I have managed sourcing projects exceeding $1M in spend and implemented contract strategies that reduced organizational risk. In parallel, I have supported high-visibility events at the U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro for nearly 14 years, including the 4th of July Celebration, G20-related initiatives, Vice Presidential visits, and Secretary of State visits. Skilled in: • Event Operations & Logistics • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement • Vendor & Contract Negotiation • Speaker & Stakeholder Management • Corporate & International Events • Sponsorship & Partnership Coordination • Field Marketing & Brand Activations • Cross-Functional Project Management