BRIGITTE HARTIS
Summary
Personable, and dedicated leader that excels at connecting with clients, and community members. I deliver excellence when collaborating with decision makers, implementing plans, building, and delivering compelling presentations to businesses, and community groups. Deeply experienced leader in organizational management, emergency programs, community/education techniques, and fundraising.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Food & Beverage
Edgewater Golf Club/Troon
10.2025 - Current
- Directed operational strategies to enhance member experience and engagement at Edgewater Golf Club.
- Implemented innovative marketing initiatives, increasing club visibility and attracting new members.
- Managed budgeting processes, ensuring financial targets were met while maintaining service quality.
- Led team development programs, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance among staff.
- Directed daily operations of food and beverage departments, ensuring adherence to quality standards and service excellence.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize cost efficiency and product quality.
- Developed and implemented innovative beverage programs to enhance customer satisfaction and drive revenue growth.
- Oversaw staff training initiatives, fostering a culture of high performance and teamwork in food service operations.
- Collaborated with culinary teams to create cohesive dining experiences that elevate brand reputation and guest loyalty.
- Launched successful special events programming to drive additional revenue streams during off-peak times.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through personalized service offerings tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
Event Specialist
St. Lucie County Parks, Recreation & Special Facilities
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Oversee the planning, promotion, and logistics of various events, promotional events, press events, sponsored concerts, conventions, expos, and conferences.
- Daily deposits, payments.
- Onsite Event Coordinator.
- Assist in providing venue tours, rental cost information, venue policies and procedures and other pertinent information regarding facility use agreement guidelines.
- Process vendor agreements and applications for the county.
- Assist in long range planning.
- Supervise county staff on day-to-day business needs.
- Interview, train, develop, supervise, counsel, and evaluate assigned personnel, including temporary staff and volunteers.
- Receives and responds to citizen inquiries and requests for enhanced recreational and leisure activities.
- Develop positive relationships with other departments, agencies, and stakeholders to initiate and implement new programs, events, and services.
Director of Operations & Events
Seasoned Hospitality Group. Capricci’s True Italian/Blue Door Deli/Harvest Time Catering
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed the planning, promotion, and logistics of various events. planning and hosting promotional events, press events, sponsored concerts, conventions, expos, and conferences.
- In charge of staff at three locations, scheduling, F&B budgets, suppliers, and contracts hiring and terminations.
- Budget adherence and P&L reports for every event and monthly reports.
- Maintain company standards by training staff.
- Managed Treehouse rentals.
- Wine tastings/tours.
- Terminations & hiring.
Events & Operations Director/General Manager
Treehouse Vineyards
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed over 15 staff members during peak season.
- Provided tours of vineyard and booked various special occasion events.
- Met with brides and coordinated their event from beginning to wedding day.
- Executed contracts and processed payments.
- Booked weekend entertainment and food trucks/catered events.
- Managed social media.
- Managed Treehouse rentals.
- Wine tastings/tours.
- Private menu pairings.
Outreach & Advocacy Specialist/Family Victim Advocate
Turning Point, LLC
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisted and served in developing and delivering training programs to direct service personnel (i.e., police, judges, and hospital personnel) on the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault and all forms of child abuse.
- Represented Turning Point at specified conferences, functions, events, and committees, and high-level meetings.
- Facilitated body safety education, Empower ME! to all Union County Public School Students K-5; Teen Dating Abuse presentations to all Union County High School Students 9-12 and to other companies/agencies/churches.
- Assistant project manager with the planning, implementation, and execution, utilizing the Benevolent model for sustainable fundraising, for Turning Point's largest fundraisers.
- Event planning manager for our two Golf Tournaments, Teen Summit, Holiday Wish event, and our annual Roast event.
- Managed the overall reporting process and documentation for the state populations, granters, and city/county statistics.
- Assisted with the creation of a variety of online media using Web Manager, applications, materials, and program booklets using Adobe InDesign, Publisher and social media posts-all leading to a rise in overall community involvement.
- Performed long-term planning and organizational development necessary to support of education, training, and responses for the Sexual Assault Resource Center, Domestic Abuse/Violence Program, and Child Advocacy Center.
- Attended Chamber events and ribbon cutting ceremonies.
- Created social media posts for events.
- Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Advocacy Center
Education
BS - Human Services
Columbia College
01-2024
Emergency Management - undefined
FEMA
01-2023
AAS - Human Services
SPCC
Monroe, NC01-2018
Certification - Substance Abuse
SPCC
Monroe, NC01-2018
Certification - Gerentology
SPCC
Monroe, NC01-2018
Certification - Paralegal
Watterson College
Vista, CA01-1994
Skills
- Content Marketing & Development
- Project Management
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Hospitality management
- Menu development
- Operational efficiency
- Staff leadership
- Inventory management
- Collaboration and teamwork
Timeline
Director of Food & Beverage
Edgewater Golf Club/Troon
10.2025 - Current
Event Specialist
St. Lucie County Parks, Recreation & Special Facilities
05.2023 - 06.2025
Director of Operations & Events
Seasoned Hospitality Group. Capricci’s True Italian/Blue Door Deli/Harvest Time Catering
02.2022 - 05.2023
Events & Operations Director/General Manager
Treehouse Vineyards
01.2020 - 01.2022
Outreach & Advocacy Specialist/Family Victim Advocate
Turning Point, LLC
04.2016 - 01.2020
Certification - Paralegal
Watterson College
Certification - Gerentology
SPCC
Certification - Substance Abuse
SPCC
AAS - Human Services
SPCC
Emergency Management - undefined
FEMA
BS - Human Services
Columbia College