Brittany Rustman
Background
Brittany started in the incentive and meeting industry straight out of the University of South Carolina. As a Journalism and Communications major wondering what to do with an advertising degree, she stumbled into a career where she was paid to travel the globe. What an amazing concept! The Ability to combine her knack for planning and orchestrating events with a passion for travel has kept Brittany in this industry for 15 years running.
Finding her niche specializing in international destinations, Brittany has been with Mondotels for three years. She concentrates on the incentive and meeting industry.
Brittany’s Passion for Places
Brittany stepped on her first airplane at the young age of one and become quite the frequent traveler. Having visited and worked in more than 25 countries, she finds it difficult to pick a favorite spot. At the top of her list are: Australia for its warm inviting people and unique cities; Lake Como, Italy for its magnificent scenery and sleepy town with a sophisticated twist; and South Africa and its life-changing ability to show you how small your spot is in the whole scope of life. Having traveled to five continents, she has a desire to explore the remaining two.
Notable Results
- Sold and helped organize a global meeting for a North American top consulting firm and 4,000 of their employees to Beijing, China.
- Helping orchestrate the logistics of the largest dinner ever at the Great Wall of China.
Up Close
Brittany moved quite a bit as a young girl, and she attributes her ability to make friends anywhere with all of this moving. The longest she has lived anywhere is in her current home of Tampa, Florida. When not working she spends the majority of her time with her two vivacious children, her dry-humored husband, Chris, and first baby, a 65-pound Viszla dog, who has developed a strong aversion to thunderstorms.
Where You’ll Find Brittany on the Weekend
On the sidelines at the soccer, basketball, baseball or football field, cheering on her favorite 46” athlete or assisting her daughter with one of her many artistic endeavors. Early morning long runs with close friends talking about all the important happenings in the world. At the newest restaurant in town with her husband, at the beach, at the dog park, doing pilates or out of town exploring new destinations with her three favorite travel mates.
Places that Brittany Has Called Home
- Ft. Wayne, Indiana
- Naperville, Illinois
- Columbia, South Carolina
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Tampa, Florida
Surprising Facts about Brittany
26.2 is her Favorite Number
Brittany completed both the Chicago and New York Marathons in 3:52 and 3:58 hours respectively after training in the long hot Tampa summer and fall She is ready to do another if her husband and children can tolerate it. Brittany would secretly love to qualify for Boston even though she won’t really admit this is a goal!
Can tell you Where the Hidden Mickeys are at Disney World
Brittany’s dad truly immersed her as a child in everything having to do with Walt Disney, with frequent trips from the cold Midwest to sunny Florida. Some of that Disney magic got in her blood and as a sophomore at USC, Brittany spent a summer on the college program at Disney World in Orlando. She wore a bright orange jumpsuit and told guests on the Star Wars Ride, “May the force be with you.”
The only Gamecock Fan in a sea of Florida Gators
Having gone to college in South Carolina and now living in the land of the Gator, Brittany can often be heard convincing friends that the Gamecocks really are an endearing team. The ultimate challenge arrived when the Gamecocks hired a certain love-to-hate coach in Steve Spurrier. She has embraced him and his terrible sideline antics.
