Venue Sourcing & Travel Operations Leader

Nagendra Mudigonda

Herndon, VA 240-***-**** *******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/nagendra-mudigonda-9ab273211 VENUE SOURCING SPECIALIST TRAVEL & CONFERENCE OPERATIONS Travel and conference operations professional with 18+ years of experience supporting corporate programs and executive travelers. Experienced in supplier procurement support (air and hotel), stakeholder intake/requirements confirmation, and travel-policy compliance to strengthen cost control and contract compliance. Known for responsive service across time zones, thorough documentation for audit readiness, and calm 24/7 issue resolution during disruptions, with strong billing, reconciliation, and reporting discipline. SKILLS

Meetings & Conference Operations Venue/Hotel Sourcing Support Supplier Procurement & Negotiation RFP Coordination Contract Coordination & Compliance Stakeholder Management Travel Policy Compliance Cost Control & Savings Tracking Documentation & Audit Readiness Reporting & Reconciliation (ARC) Sabre GDS (Expert)

Microsoft Office Advanced Excel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Travel Manager McLean, VA 05/2005 – Present

Acentra Health

Directed end-to-end corporate travel and conference operations, partnering with executives, meeting stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver compliant, cost-effective programs.

Confirmed travel and meeting requirements with stakeholders (intake/specifications) before booking to ensure alignment with policy, budget, and traveler needs.

Coordinated complex multi-leg domestic and international itineraries, providing responsive support across time zones.

Supported air and hotel supplier sourcing and negotiated agreements, focusing on competitive rates and terms to meet cost-control goals.

Standardized travel policies and reinforced compliance through clear guidance, approvals, and consistent record-keeping.

Managed billing, reconciliation, and reporting workflows to support auditability, expense oversight, and cost- savings visibility.

Reservations Manager Silver Spring, MD 09/2002 – 04/2005 Sona Travels

Supervised daily booking operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Managed vendor relationships and provided billing support to maintain service quality and resolve discrepancies.

Reservations & Sales Officer Washington, DC 09/2001 – 08/2002 Malaysia Airlines, Washington, DC

Executed airline reservations and ticketing, including itinerary changes and exchanges.

Resolved itinerary issues while maintaining fare/ticketing accuracy and customer service standards. Reservations Manager Silver Spring, MD 08/1995 – 08/2001 AP Travel Inc

Oversaw reservation operations and ensured accurate ARC reporting and reconciliation.

Built long-term client relationships through responsive service and issue resolution. EDUCATION

Osmania University — Bachelor of Arts

International Centre for Integrated Learning (ICIL) — Diploma in Tourism and Travel

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