Brittany Bastian
Senior Account Director, Black Flower Agency
1. What do you do for Black Flower Agency?
I work on the American Express account and help manage global premium events and loyalty programming for their high-value card members. We concept and execute money-can’t-buy experiences across verticals that our card members are passionate about.
From intimate concerts and film premieres to Ryder Cup in Paris and the Northern Lights in the Artic Circle – we’ve had the opportunity to put together some really incredible experiences, and every event is different than the next. We had to pivot during the pandemic to virtual and socially distant activations – but I’m thrilled that we’re returning to live.
2. What’s the best part for you about working at Black Flower Agency?
The people. I work alongside a brilliant and passionate team. We’re very close, and it makes the job that much more enjoyable when you’re friends with your colleagues.
I also love the work that we do, and no matter what type of an experience we’re developing, we’re creating memorable moments for our card members. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing the joy brought to those attending our events.
3. Where are you located?
I’m currently working remote from Atlanta. My husband took a job down here six months before COVID hit and jokes that it took a pandemic for me to join him. I still spend time in New York, but my dog prefers when I’m here!
4. What did you do for Thanksgiving this year?
My husband and I actually took our much-delayed honeymoon. We got married during COVID, so our trip got pushed a few times, but we finally went to French Polynesia! We split our time between Bora Bora and Mo’orea. It was our first real vacation of the year, so I was glad I got to relax and just get away for a little while.
5. What are you passionate about outside of work?
Sports, travel, and live music. All of which we are finally able to enjoy again!
It has been a phenomenal year of sports for me. The Atlanta Braves just won the World Series for the first time since ‘95, the Atlanta Hawks made it to the conference finals, my college football team, UGA is #1 team in the country, and there’s still hope for my Buffalo Bills!
I am also a Georgia Dawg!