Courtney Dunning, MBA
Florence,AL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
I am passionate about the growth and development of others, the team, and the organization that I represent. I am extremely loyal, dedicated, organized, and committed to excellence in all aspects. I have 17 years of dynamic management and promotion of products within a competitive business market. I have a proven record of instructional techniques that excel and energetically manage my team. I'm proficient in my work and have clarity to work well with others. I am able to skillfully navigate any issue to reach target dates and maintain wonderful relationships throughout.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Direct Mind Public Relations Agency
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Implementation of company’s branding/marketing accounts operations
- Reports for senior management on the company results
- Serving within the community to maintain beneficial relationships on the company’s top accounts
- Marketing mix strategies for brand interaction that would encourage clients future account longevity with the company.
Instructor
Grayson College
Denison, TX
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Coursework instruction in Business Management, Finance, and Principles of Marketing
- Instructional overview trough cooperative learning, projects, and group learning
- Development of instructional techniques that go along with natural creativity.
Program Manager
National Children’s Study
Paris, TX
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Direct outreach to hospitals, medical practices, physicians, and medical community organizations to increase awareness of NCS
- Management of the NCS recruitment activities and review demographic study data
- The regulation of geocoding birth certificate data and healthcare technology statistics for the study
- Monitoring of the review board approvals and HIPAA complaint processes
- Development of protocol, scientific exhibits, and manuscripts for the vanguard center databases of the NCS.
Instructor
Grayson College
Denison, TX
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Coursework instruction in Algebra, Quantitative Methods, Statistics, Economics, and Marketing Research
- Instructional overview of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint within the computer division
- Development of skills needed individually to have successful student graduation ratio.
Regional Marketing Liaison/Educator
Lifecare Hospice
Cullman, AL
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Community education on current clinical procedures and evaluations on patient care
- Physician, skilled nursing facility, and medical facility presentation on hospice benefits to patients and medical staff
- Accountable for contract negotiation between medical facilities and our company for the region.
Instructor
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Facilitated the course structure and class scheduling
- Lesson instruction on Calculus, Economics, Macro, and Quantitative Methods
- Expedited the training of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint within the computer-training portion of the instruction
- Instruction of workplace ethics, risk management, and job acquisition.
Executive Account Manager/Analyst
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Charlotte, NC
12.2004 - 01.2008
- Developed marketing programs and administered $1.2 in the SCA program
- Budgeted $950,000 of new equipment per year
- Pioneered in the development of the CCBCC training handbook and DVD enrichment checklist for new hires
- Formed the leads program to increase sales opportunities through the coaching of the Tennessee division sales force.
Marketing Relations Coordinator
Better Business Bureau
Florence, AL
02.2004 - 11.2004
- Attained new client business relationships within the bureau
- Attended and spoke at seminars, luncheons, and workshops on behalf of the bureau
- Built relationships within the community and with the business owners for an ongoing future
- Researched corporate business history for investment memberships.
Sales Manager
Sprint PCS
Florence, AL
12.2001 - 01.2004
- Prepared proposals for presentation to corporate business customers to implement a tailored plan to execute the established sales strategy; while coordinating with company goals/targets
- Proactive leadership in problem solving in a timely method including disputes among personnel, procedural, and customer problems.
Education
Master of Science Degree in Business Admin: Major Management/Marketing Minor: Statistics -MBA -
University of North Alabama
01.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Marketing Minor in Management-BBA -
University of North Alabama
01.2005
Associate Degree -
Northwest Shoals Community College
01.2001
High School Diploma -
Brooks High School
01.1999
Skills
Statistical/Quantitative Data Analysis Skills Statistical Inference, Analysis of Variance, EVA Forecast Modeling, Advanced Regression Analysis Managing Forecasts, SWOT Analysis, & Regression/Correlation
Public Relations/Marketing Skills
Social Media PR, Feature Writing, Consumer Relations, Internal & External Communications Strategy, Community Relations, Strategic Marketing, SEO, Advertising, Brand Development, Growth Strategy, Design Concept & Website Production
- Marketing
- Branding
- Client Account Management
- Business Correspondence Management
- Business Management
- Global Sales And Marketing
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Objective Execution
- Strategy
- Relationship Management
- Board Relations
- Research And Analysis
- Negotiation
- Staff Management
- Media Relations
- Operations And Finance Expert
- Project Management
- Partnership Building
- Relationship Building
- Accounting Principle Implementation
Accomplishments
AI Innovator of 2023 Award
Issued by Diffusion Top 5 - December 2023
TRX Faceup Award
Issued by Direct Mind PR
This award is given to an individual who makes juggling multiple tasks appear effortless. This person demonstrates a rational approach to every purposeful task they take on while embracing change and new challenges. Their work style ensures success while never compromising quality for quantity.
Timeline
Executive Director
Direct Mind Public Relations Agency
03.2022 - Current
Instructor
Grayson College
01.2015 - 07.2019
Program Manager
National Children’s Study
01.2011 - 12.2014
Instructor
Grayson College
08.2010 - 12.2010
Regional Marketing Liaison/Educator
Lifecare Hospice
01.2009 - 06.2010
Instructor
Northwest Shoals Community College
01.2008 - 12.2008
Executive Account Manager/Analyst
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
12.2004 - 01.2008
Marketing Relations Coordinator
Better Business Bureau
02.2004 - 11.2004
Sales Manager
Sprint PCS
12.2001 - 01.2004
Master of Science Degree in Business Admin: Major Management/Marketing Minor: Statistics -MBA -
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Marketing Minor in Management-BBA -
University of North Alabama
Associate Degree -
Northwest Shoals Community College
High School Diploma -
Brooks High School
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