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Courtney Stanley

CEO

Detroit, Michigan, United States15 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Award-winning entrepreneur and keynote speaker.
  • Youngest elected member of MPI's International Board.
  • Co-founder of #MeetingsToo movement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Nonprofit and Event Management expert with a focus on strategic partnerships and community engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

CoachingKeynote SpeakingFundraisingDigital StrategyStrategic PartnershipsContent ManagementEvent MarketingEvent CoordinationEvent ExecutionEvent Planning

Other Skills

InterviewingConference SpeakingMotivational SpeakingStrategyDonor EngagementCommunity EngagementData ReportingCommunicationsMedia DesignPublic RelationsMedia RelationsBrand DevelopmentCoordinationMedia CreationEntrepreneurship

About

"...people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou www.courtney-stanley.com Courtney Stanley is recognized globally as an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, moderator and leadership coach. She is the creator and host of "Dare to Interrupt," a podcast that provides a platform for the event, hospitality and tourism industry’s most influential women to share their stories of adversity and success, unfiltered. Courtney believes that transforming past experiences into impactful conversations through raw, authentic storytelling challenges the status quo, connects people from all walks of life and results in great change for the world. With a background in experience design, leadership studies and business strategy, Courtney empowers people to show up, engage and lead more authentically, vulnerably and confidently through self-awareness development. Her mission to inspire professionals through vulnerable, meaningful dialogue has resulted in changed behaviors and altered approaches to leadership across the world. Courtney is the youngest member to have ever been elected to Meeting Professionals International's (MPI) International Board of Directors and is recognized as one of the event industry’s most impactful change-makers. Courtney currently serves on MPI's Public Relations Advisory Board, is a Meetings Mean Business Ambassador and is the co-founder of the award-winning movement to prevent sexual misconduct at events, #MeetingsToo.

Experience

15 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
14 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Michigan league of conservation voters

3 roles

Senior Manager, Development + Events

Apr 2019Dec 2019 · 8 mos · Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

  • Created and drove strategy for cultivating unique experiences and stewarding a group of elite donors, increasing donor retention rate and growing levels of giving and engagement. Oversaw team that delivered on ambitious goals for investments in political action and policy change to protect Michigan’s land, air, water and public health.

Major Gifts Manager

Mar 2018Apr 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

  • Cultivated relationships across the state of Michigan to raise ambitious funds and build power at the intersection of the environment and politics. Specifically focused on: fundraising strategy, prospecting, stewardship, retention, board and community engagement, data reporting and more.

Digital Strategy & Communications Manager

Apr 2017Mar 2018 · 11 mos · Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

  • Designed powerful digital advocacy campaigns that drove engagement and inspired audiences to take action and protect Michigan's natural resources. Focus of work included: membership growth and engagement, communications strategy, strategic brand development, media/graphic design and creative digital campaigns.

Eventmobi

3 roles

Consultant, Strategic Partnerships Management

Jul 2015Jul 2016 · 1 yr

  • Managed development and execution of: global strategic alliances, sponsorship account success, media and public relations, $1M event marketing/outbound sales campaign, brand exposure and industry relations. Developed budget and department objectives, conducted quarterly business and staff reviews.

Consultant, Strategic Partnerships

Promoted

Sep 2014Jul 2015 · 10 mos

  • Developed global strategic alliances, including: industry associations, sponsorship accounts, publications/media and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Managed content distribution across digital and traditional media channels.

Consultant, Marketing Coordination

Nov 2013Sep 2014 · 10 mos

  • Led event marketing campaign to promote new product launches. Planned and executed events, developed corporate brand and strategic industry relationships.

Courtney stanley consulting, llc

Chief Executive Officer

Jul 2011Present · 14 yrs 9 mos · Detroit, Michigan, United States

  • I am a keynote speaker, podcaster, moderator and speaker coach who specializes in empowering people to show up, engage, and lead more authentically, vulnerably and confidently.
  • If you are looking to provide professional development opportunities for your members, employees, customers or stakeholders, let's talk.
  • www.courtney-stanley.com
CoachingInterviewingConference SpeakingKeynote SpeakingMotivational Speaking

C3

Project Coordinator

Jan 2011Jan 2013 · 2 yrs · Wakefield, MA

  • Coordinated events and on-site execution, staff management, media design and company social media activities.

The country music association

Special Projects Intern

Jan 2011Jun 2011 · 5 mos · Nashville Metropolitan Area

  • Executed special events, coordinated meetings, assisted senior event producers, marketed and promoted organization.

Grand haven area convention & visitors bureau

Media and Marketing Intern

May 2010Sep 2010 · 4 mos · Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

  • Created national media projects, developed / executed corporate meetings, planned / produced festivals, designed media and marketing collateral.

Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Applied Arts

Jan 2007Jan 2011

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