Brit Foster
@britfoster
First-person team lead and event production leader blending safety expertise, logistics precision, and luxury client service.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Team Lead and Safety Lead who drives high performance through leadership, accountability, and operational excellence. At NYC Elite Gymnastics, I’ve maintained the highest-performing team record for three years, built foundational training programs for entry-level members, and deliver customized training presentations that improve engagement and program effectiveness. I also serve as First Aid and Safety Lead for the UES location, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and supporting a safe working environment.
I bring large-scale event production experience from Great Bridal Expo, where I serve as Assistant Production Manager & Fashion Show Director. I coordinate logistics and presentation for 40+ bridal gowns across live fashion productions and help execute trade shows in 21 cities nationwide, managing scheduling, vendor coordination, troubleshooting, and real-time crisis management. Earlier, as an Assistant Manager & Event Coordinator at N.Peal, I strengthened customer experiences through product expertise, staff training, and cross-functional event and email marketing support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Lead & Safety Lead
NYC Elite Gymnastics
Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Led an elite team as USAIGC Team Lead & Safety Lead, maintaining the highest-performing team record for three consecutive years through strong operational leadership and accountability. Served as First Aid and Safety Lead for the UES location, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and providing day-to-day mentorship in a fast-paced environment.
Assistant Production Manager
Great Bridal Expo
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Directed bridal fashion show production as Assistant Production Manager & Fashion Show Director, managing logistics and presentation of 40+ bridal gowns representing 20+ designers. Coordinated large-scale trade show operations across 21 cities, handling on-site scheduling, vendor coordination, troubleshooting, and real-time crisis management while leading and training event teams.
Assistant Manager & Event Coord
N.Peal London
Mar 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 4 months)
Provided a luxury customer experience as Assistant Manager & Event Coordinator by building client relationships and serving as a product expert, including exclusive collaboration collections such as the James Bond Collection. Trained and mentored incoming staff and interns, identified cross-selling opportunities to meet sales targets, and supported engagement through email marketing and in-house e
Education
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University of Tampa
Marine Biology
Activities and societies: Alpha Chi Omega (member since 2011). Alumni spotlight for shark work and community outreach.
Studied Marine Biology at the University of Tampa. Member of Alpha Chi Omega since 2011; recognized through an alumni spotlight for work with sharks and community outreach.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Fashion as Design
Completed additional education titled "Fashion As Design" at the Museum of Modern Art.
University of Colorado Boulder
Business Writing
Completed additional education in Business Writing through the University of Colorado Boulder (online).
University of Colorado Boulder
Graphic Design
Completed additional education in Graphic Design through the University of Colorado Boulder (online).
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