Courtney Watson
Sr. Manager - Programs & Partnerships at Head for the Cure Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Head for the Cure Foundation
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Manager - Programs & Partnerships
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Events Manager
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Jul 2021 - Aug 2022
Responsible for managing the events team; the planning, backend preparation, organization, and execution of all HFTC planned events; providing support to our community-driven events; and working to increase fundraising and achieving budgeted goals.
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Event Coordinator
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2021
Serve as the event coordinator for 8 of 25+ markets across the country for brain cancer research and programs via fundraising initiatives. Responsible for email and social media campaigns from the creation of content to the publication of content. Identify, cultivate, and secure corporate sponsorships. Engage and recruit volunteer teams to perform key event roles to achieve smooth event day operations.
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Outpost Worldwide, Inc
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Coordinating Producer/Co-Host
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
Managed all filming scheduling for three seasons (10 episodes each season) of Make48 TV, a nationally distributed television show on public television. Coordinated all production aspects in studio and in the field. Featured as a co-host on the show for three seasons. Managed all filming scheduling for three seasons (10 episodes each season) of Make48 TV, a nationally distributed television show on public television. Coordinated all production aspects in studio and in the field. Featured as a co-host on the show for three seasons.
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The Handy Camel
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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Public Relations Manager
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Nov 2015 - Aug 2018
Developed brand awareness for all sectors of The Handy Camel. Created press releases for all products, news, and events. Wrote blog posts about new inventions, people and more. Worked on creative content to bring new products to market. Managed crowdfunding aspects for new products. Developed brand awareness for all sectors of The Handy Camel. Created press releases for all products, news, and events. Wrote blog posts about new inventions, people and more. Worked on creative content to bring new products to market. Managed crowdfunding aspects for new products.
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Make48
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Events
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Nov 2015 - Aug 2018
Coordinated details of every Make48 competition nationally. Initiated, coordinated and participated in all efforts to publicize events. Coordinated event logistics, including teams, VIP's, and event location. Managed all sponsor related items. Lead College Challenge sector of Make48. Coordinated details of every Make48 competition nationally. Initiated, coordinated and participated in all efforts to publicize events. Coordinated event logistics, including teams, VIP's, and event location. Managed all sponsor related items. Lead College Challenge sector of Make48.
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Entercom
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Promotions Assistant
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Nov 2015 - Jul 2017
Assist in all promotions at 96.5 The Buzz/98.9 The Rock. Coordinate on-air prizes, contest giveaways and sponsorships. Maintain contest files and account balance for on-air contesting. Coordinate street marketing activities. Assist in all promotions at 96.5 The Buzz/98.9 The Rock. Coordinate on-air prizes, contest giveaways and sponsorships. Maintain contest files and account balance for on-air contesting. Coordinate street marketing activities.
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Event Intern
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
Interacted and met with the client to prepare for the event of their choosing. Updated the blog weekly to inform readers about the events and companies we work with. Networked with other event planners, vendors, and sites to increase knowledge about event planning. Interacted and met with the client to prepare for the event of their choosing. Updated the blog weekly to inform readers about the events and companies we work with. Networked with other event planners, vendors, and sites to increase knowledge about event planning.
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Ella Weiss Wedding Design
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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Business Intern
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Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
Gained knowledge about the bridal industry. Created promotional materials and maintained social media contacts. Managed all inventory, sales, and distribution. Met with brides to find the dress of their dreams. Gained knowledge about the bridal industry. Created promotional materials and maintained social media contacts. Managed all inventory, sales, and distribution. Met with brides to find the dress of their dreams.
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Education
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Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations