Courtney Gibson
Project Manager, Social Media Manager, and Writer in Orlando, Florida
Highly motivated, meticulous and enthusiastic college graduate with extensive internship and account coordination experience in the Public Relations, Strategic Partnerships and Event Planning fields. Degree in Public Relations with strong writing, organizational, presentation and communication skills. Able to think outside the box when necessary without losing sight of the client and/or brand’s end-goal. Proficient at editing, media outreach, list building, crafting pitches and Social Media strategies.
EXPERIENCE
West Orange Chamber of Commerce, Winter Garden, FL Nov 2015 – Present
Manager of Membership Development
Hit goals and recruit and primote membership.Facilitate weekly networking groups sponsored by the chamber. Organize and facilitate new member “Ribbon Cutting” promotions. Manage “We Noticed” program of special member awards, and anniversaries. Plan and facilitate New Member Orientation programs. Facilitate the organization and preparation of Chamber 411, a member exclusive information session, hosted 4 times a year.
Gibson Girl Guides, Orlando, FL Dec 2014 - Present
Author, Boozy Brunch Beat and regular contributor to Gibson Girl Guide to the World
Raymond James, Orlando, FL Jun-Nov 2015 - Freelance Social Media Strategist (Temp)
Created and managed social media strategy for wealth management team. Developed regular social media contact strategy using LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Created and managed prospect database and implemented system of regular email marketing campaigns.
Advocate Enterprises, Windermere, FL - Freelance Project Coordinator (Temp)
Designed and implemented re-branding project for the West Orange Country Club, including advertorials, member and prospective member communication and media.
Winter Garden MusicFest 2015, Winter Garden, FL - Freelance Social Media Coordinator (Temp)
Coordinated all social media posts for area three-day music festival, including Facebook and Instagram. Created Snapchat and initiated Snapchat Stories for the fest.
Dana-Co.New York, NY Aug 2014 – May 2015 - Retail Coordinator-New York City
Drove sales within each store, including achieving a 9% increase for Bloomingdales. Number 3 nationwide in sales.
Saks Fifth Avenue New York, NY - Sales Associate and Eveden Brand Ambassador
Bloomingdale’s SoHo, New York, NY - Sales Associate, Intimate Apparel
ICONS Marketing + PR, New York, NY - Freelance Sept 2012 – May 2013
New York Girl Style, New York, NY - Authored 45 articles July - Oct 2012. View here.