Courtney Towson
Senior Digital Content Manager at National Geographic Learning ELT- Claim this Profile
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Elaina Bates-Egan
I had the pleasure of hiring Courtney as a project manager on my team. She shined as an organized,
Ginnie Simione Jutson
I had the pleasure of working with Courtney on technology-based educational products at Pearson Education. This role required that Courtney orchestrate the efforts of cross-functional project teams to achieve product deliverables. Her responsibilities included ensuring the execution of content plans, managing budgets and schedules, creating RFPs and overseeing the work of vendors, developing processes and best practices, and interfacing with product management and engineers. Courtney’s project management skills are excellent, and she consistently demonstrated creative problem-solving, attention to details, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional areas.
Elaina Bates-Egan
I had the pleasure of hiring Courtney as a project manager on my team. She shined as an organized,
Ginnie Simione Jutson
I had the pleasure of working with Courtney on technology-based educational products at Pearson Education. This role required that Courtney orchestrate the efforts of cross-functional project teams to achieve product deliverables. Her responsibilities included ensuring the execution of content plans, managing budgets and schedules, creating RFPs and overseeing the work of vendors, developing processes and best practices, and interfacing with product management and engineers. Courtney’s project management skills are excellent, and she consistently demonstrated creative problem-solving, attention to details, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional areas.
Elaina Bates-Egan
I had the pleasure of hiring Courtney as a project manager on my team. She shined as an organized,
Ginnie Simione Jutson
I had the pleasure of working with Courtney on technology-based educational products at Pearson Education. This role required that Courtney orchestrate the efforts of cross-functional project teams to achieve product deliverables. Her responsibilities included ensuring the execution of content plans, managing budgets and schedules, creating RFPs and overseeing the work of vendors, developing processes and best practices, and interfacing with product management and engineers. Courtney’s project management skills are excellent, and she consistently demonstrated creative problem-solving, attention to details, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional areas.
Elaina Bates-Egan
I had the pleasure of hiring Courtney as a project manager on my team. She shined as an organized,
Ginnie Simione Jutson
I had the pleasure of working with Courtney on technology-based educational products at Pearson Education. This role required that Courtney orchestrate the efforts of cross-functional project teams to achieve product deliverables. Her responsibilities included ensuring the execution of content plans, managing budgets and schedules, creating RFPs and overseeing the work of vendors, developing processes and best practices, and interfacing with product management and engineers. Courtney’s project management skills are excellent, and she consistently demonstrated creative problem-solving, attention to details, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional areas.
Credentials
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2021 Core App
SmartsheetFeb, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteJul, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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National Geographic Learning ELT
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United States
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Book Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Digital Content Manager
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Jul 2020 - Present
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EF Go Ahead Tours
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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300 - 400 Employee
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Creative Project Manager
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2019 - 2020
• Managed all aspects of both digital and print marketing materials, from ideation through production. Marketing materials included, but were not limited to: 56-page saleslog, postcards, brochures, emails, web assets, static and animated social posts and stories, digital advertisements and videos • Created and analyzed project plans for feasibility, timeline, budget, team workload, and prioritization • Executed project plans ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery • Collaborated with and maintained effective communication between internal teams (marketing, creative, and sales) and external vendors • Drove engagement and adoption of new project management program within internal marketing, creative and sales teams • Facilitated quick project pivots when the travel industry started to be affected by the spread of COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus) Show less
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Pearson North America
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Education Administration Programs
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Project Manager - Applied Science
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2014 - 2019
Managed all editorial and production aspects of two first edition Applied Science projects (online Anatomy & Physiology course and printed text Microbiology, both with budgets over $1 million)Held accountable all key parties (authors, editors, outside vendors, manufacturing, and designers) to the agreed-upon workflow and their involvement in the processCreated and maintained development schedules, including author and editor due dates and capacities through the duration of the development process (2-3 years) Collaborated with outside vendors on production schedules through project completion (1 year)Tracked costs incurred over the project lifecycle and when necessary took steps to resolve budget concernsServed as the primary point of contact for all communication between authors and editors, Rights, Creative, Marketing, Manufacturing and outside vendors Show less
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Project Manager - Learning Solutions
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2012 - 2014
Developed and managed schedules, budgets, execution, delivery, and communication for over 110 custom products in 2012Acted as the point of contact for all pertinent departments, customers, and vendors throughout each product life cycle (Sales, Rights, Creative, Proofreading, Manufacturing, authors, composition vendors)Developed and managed an 18 book series with a combined estimated revenue of $10 millionEnsured accuracy of products that met customers’ desired outcomesAchieved 100% on-time turnover rate to Manufacturing in 2012Created process documentation detailing complex manuscript mark up which was distributed department wideManaged Editorial Assistant during high-volume season Show less
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Development Editor
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2011 - 2012
Assessed proposed and submitted products for feasibility of specifications, cost, and on-time deliveryOffered support to Field Editors (Sales) to ensure products met customers’ desired outcomesWorked directly with customers to ensure product accuracy
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UpToDate
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Brazil
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Editorial Assistant
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2007 - 2011
Maintained more than 400 articles on the topic of Neurology through copyediting for style, grammar, spelling, and cohesiveness Managed the work flow of physician editors, authors, and peer reviewers, both in-house and external Represented UpToDate at the annual American Academy of Neurology conference Evaluated requests and facilitated need-based donations of UpToDate software and online access Maintained more than 400 articles on the topic of Neurology through copyediting for style, grammar, spelling, and cohesiveness Managed the work flow of physician editors, authors, and peer reviewers, both in-house and external Represented UpToDate at the annual American Academy of Neurology conference Evaluated requests and facilitated need-based donations of UpToDate software and online access
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Education
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2003 - 2007
Worcester State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Languages and Literature, Concentration in Writing; Minor in Political Science
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