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Courtney Faul
Lexington,KY
Summary
Experienced executive with a focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Expert in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Highly adaptable and reliable in dynamic environments. Organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events to achieve financial goals and brand image . Skilled in planning, budgeting, and coordinating small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator adept at fostering relationships with key clients and vendors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Piper Pals
Lexington, KY
06.2016 - Current
- Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
- Drove company vision with collaborative employee engagement techniques and strategic leadership.
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
- Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
- Monitored company performance by measuring and analyzing results and minimizing impact of variances.
- Planned and organized public relations and promotional events.
- Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends.
- Served as contact person and source of information to maintain good communication with clients.
- Created merchandising strategies and displays to increase revenue & foot traffic.
- Instituted new employee training procedures to reduce onboarding process time length.
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Managed logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
- Leveraged social media platforms to create buzz around events, driving awareness and interest among target audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2015
Skills
- Public Relations Understanding
- Relationship and Team Building
- Event Planning
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Photography
- Customer Retention
- Crisis management
- Organizational agility
- Relationship and team building
- Goal setting
- Marketing and advertising
- Strategic partnerships
- Adaptable and flexible
- Staff management
- Balanced work ethic
- Project oversight
- Media relations
Accomplishments
- 2019 Lexington Entrepreneur of the Year Winner
- 2020-2024 Nominations for Entrepreneur of the Year
- Friend of Ashland partner for Event Planning
Interests
Timeline
CEO
Piper Pals
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
University of Kentucky