Courtney Young
Hazard,KY
Summary
Accomplished Economic Development Coordinator/Grant Writer offering 1.5 years of experience in organizing and designing planning and development projects. Thorough in conducting in-depth research, performing surveys and coordinating plans and presentations in line with development needs and zoning requirements. Professional in working with city and county leaders and non profits decision-makers to coordinate project details and gain approvals. Innovative Grant Writer proficient in creating proposals and grant applications to secure funding for projects. Excellent proofreading and communication skills with demonstrated success in sourcing opportunities. Achievements include obtaining more than $2 million in grant funding in 2023/2024. Top-notch technical writing abilities and advanced understanding of non-profit practices and needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Economic Development Coordinator
Kentucky River Area Development District
Hazard, KY
01.2023 - Current
- Identified funding sources for economic development initiatives.
- Facilitated partnerships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes between public and private sector organizations.
- Researched regional economic development planning best practices.
- Collaborated with community leaders to identify areas in need of revitalization or redevelopment.
- Contributed to grant writing activities for economic development projects.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings with stakeholders to address economic development initiatives.
- Monitored ongoing economic development projects.
- Analyzed sites for commercial and industrial development.
- Facilitated economic development projects in collaboration with public and private entities.
- Created and implemented effective strategies to attract new businesses to the region.
- Submitted grant applications with all necessary documentation to secure funding proposals.
- Tracked and managed grant opportunities, including deadlines and required materials.
- Researched various funding sources including state, federal and non-profit foundations.
- Established and nurtured strong connections with potential and recurring contributors to drive funding goals.
- Developed and wrote grant proposals for non-profits, aligning funding with organizational requirements.
Retail Pricing Coordinator
Food City Pharmacy
Hazard, KY
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted thorough product checks to maintain quality and accurate pricing.
- Conducted regular assessments of product shelf tags, ensuring accurate pricing information.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vendor invoices to ensure accuracy prior to processing payments.
- Conducted analysis of competitive pricing and assessed promotional strategies to optimize profitability.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting all deadlines.
- Assisted with resolving customer inquiries about product availability and pricing information.
- Ensured effective communication of product features and pricing by closely coordinating with sales team members.
- Utilized software tools like Microsoft Excel to analyze data sets for retail pricing activities.
- Created detailed reports analyzing pricing trends, sales performance, and related data.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Hazard, KY
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Created and updated customer profiles, demographics, allergies, and medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Assisted pharmacist by clearing a high volume of prescriptions and providing prompt responses to customer queries.
- Refilled medications, provided guidance on OTC products and verified insurance coverage.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under pharmacist supervision.
- Monitored drug expiration dates and ensured adequate inventory in medication storage locations.
- Received and verified daily drug inventories, reporting discrepancies and logging items into inventory system.
- Facilitated the movement of prescription transfers to external facilities.
- Processed claim submissions to insurance providers and reconciled Explanation of Benefits forms.
Education
Bachelor's of University Studies - Education/University Studies
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12-2019
High School Diploma -
Letcher County Central High School
Whitesburg, KY06-2006
Skills
- Partnership Building
- Workforce Development
- Real estate development
- Infrastructure Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Certified CDBG Grant Administrator
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Report Preparation
- Administration and management
- Time management abilities
- Team building
- Goal Setting
- Multitasking
- Project Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Business Correspondence Writing
Certification
- Certified CDBG/CDBG-DR Grant Administrator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Economic Development Coordinator
Kentucky River Area Development District
01.2023 - Current
Retail Pricing Coordinator
Food City Pharmacy
02.2022 - 01.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor's of University Studies - Education/University Studies
Morehead State University
High School Diploma -
Letcher County Central High School