Courtney Brown(912) 322-9289

camdenscoastalliving@yahoo.com

Experience: Marketing and Communications Professional that develops marketing plans, communications plans and social media campaigns; create company communication projects; oversee corporate websites; design and create annual reports, press releases, e-newsletters, and social blogs; and spearhead fundraising events and community outreach initiatives. Creative and self-motivated focused on the end results and exceeding the expectations of clients.

Specialties: Marketing, public relations, branding, project management, graphic design, social media management (such as Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), digital marketing, email campaigns, media relations, desktop publishing, project management, blogging, internal communications, employee relations. Skilled in developing and implementing standardized policies. Consistently exceeds goals and expectations.

Technical: Adobe Photoshop Elements 13, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe InDesign CS6, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office Skills: Professional 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), QuarkXPress, QuickBooks

Public and Media Relations Firm, OwnerThe Courlin Group – Kingsland, GA March 2012 - PresentAs a Public Relations Firm owner for various businesses nationwide, my obligations include but are not limited to: Identifying and researching target consumer groups and audiences to determine the best way to

communicate information to them. Plan, implement and process campaigns and support revenue for new and established businesses.

Create, refine and execute marketing tactics to generate new business. Create and design marketing collateral including presentations, spreadsheets, marketing studies and

more. Create sales collateral and marketing strategies for new and established businesses. Managing social media campaigns to help expose businesses to the desired audience. Writing press releases, preparing information for media kits and developing and maintaining company

internet or intranet web pages. Creating a companies internal and external communications, CEO reputation management, and

corporate social responsibility. Developing and maintaining the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of

logos and signage. Managing special events such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other

activities the firm supports in order to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.

Drafting speeches for company executives, and arranging interviews and other forms of contact for them.

Assisting in managing corporate budgets.

Magazine Publisher, OwnerThe Courlin Group - Kingsland, GA February 2010 - February 2013

Courtney BrownPage TwoAs Magazine Publisher for a local lifestyle magazine, my obligations included but were not limited to: Oversaw marketing, research, design, and content of Camden's Coastal Living Magazine, a bimonthly

lifestyle magazine that included local and national relevant content with over 15,000 copies in distribution.

Responsible for reviewing magazine content, editorials, and photography to make sure they meet the required standards before publication.

Wrote contributions to the magazine that include special assignment articles, reviewing products, and copy editing.

Promoted innovation related to magazine content, advertisement, sales, online and media presence, and other elements in magazine production and promotion.

Actively participated in meetings to contribute to content and design ideas. Reviewed pre-press proofs, the final step before sending the content to press. In addition, created important business relationships with external partners to promote the magazine,

build important connections, and reduce printing and distributing expenses. Performed other duties as needed.

Director of MarketingD&D Decorators - Construction Contractor - Brunswick, GA October 2007 – February 2010As Marketing Manager for a painting contractor/home improvement specialist who serviced Georgia, Florida and South Carolina, my obligations included but were not limited to: Analyzed, strategized, and targeted consumer groups that would be beneficial from the use of

products and services for both residential and commercial clientele. Spearheaded advertising and marketing campaigns towards these consumer groups through mass direct mail, magazine advertising, newspaper advertising, billboards, home-improvement trade shows, vehicle advertising, and web-based advertising.

Completely re-branded the image of the company through new logo design, web designs, uniform designs, company brochures, PowerPoint presentations, direct mail items, media kits, pitch books, home show booths, newsletters, flyers and community activities.

Public Relations representative for the company in all three states. Wrote press-releases, attended state and city held functions, and networked with Government officials and construction colleges to establish professional relationships.

Managed over a six-member department and constantly encouraged them to sell services and products by using traditional and updated sales and marketing techniques, directed the team to potential clients, coordinated with our estimating department for large-scale and high-ended commercial projects. Conducted weekly production meetings for department. Designed and produced reports emphasizing earnings and projections for the future.

Researched and oversaw large residential and commercial projects by inquiring further details about the project, analyzing whether the project was cost-effective, submitted the necessary information to the estimator, kept addendums updated, and submitted proposals. Once the projects were awarded, responsibilities included getting proper permits granted, contracts signed, change orders finalized, and productions files distributed.

Active member in several county-run Chamber of Commerce functions in the states of Georgia and Florida.

Senior Sales and Marketing CoordinatorPulte Homes - Residential Homebuilder - Jacksonville, FL March 2003 - October 2007As a Senior Sales and Marketing Coordinator for the #2 homebuilder in the United States, my obligations included but were not limited to: Coordinated, designed, and approved newspaper, magazine, website, billboard, and direct mail

advertising. Coordinated, designed, and approved over 50 community brochures and maps focused on specific target consumer groups.

Courtney BrownPage Two Authored and approved press-releases. Coordinated customer service functions for homeowners in over 30 communities in the Jacksonville

area. Designed and coordinated artwork, display items, décor, furnishings, etc. for over 30 sales centers

and over 60 model homes. Designed and directed professional photography sessions of model homes and communities.

Managed over sales and marketing budgets, expenses and billing on a weekly basis. Submitted daily sales and marketing reports, monthly goals reports, quarterly projection reports, and fiscal reports. Ensured these reports were correct and submitted before deadlines.

Coordinated and managed tradeshow events, employee and customer service meetings and functions. Served as an active participant in the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA), Jacksonville

Chamber of Commerce, National Homebuilders Association, and Adopt-A-Road.

Professional Accomplishments: Acquired over $500,000 in revenue in a six-month time frame. Proposed over $2 million in revenue

for 2008. Managed a viable free press publication that was well received in Northeast Florida and Southeast

Georgia. I was promoted from Sales Coordinator to Sales and Marketing Coordinator to Senior Sales and

Marketing Coordinator. Was a part of a company that was the recipient of the JD Powers award two years in a row. Received numerous income raises and bonuses for my job performance.

Education: B.A. Communications, American CollegeA.A. Fine Art, Brunswick College

References and Samples are available upon request.