CV

Seasoned producer for events via marketing, PR, seminars, conferences. Strong and engaging writing style. Twenty years experience in web, Internet, emerging technologies, social media and related cultural aspects in a variety of capacities. Equal depth of experience in fund-raising, team management, events for non-profits across artistic, cultural, community service and tech industries. Online/TV Reporting/Production. Highly efficient and organized worker. Office/Team management. Created and developed writing and events practice into an internationally renowned business. Impeccable track record for engaging and meaningful events. Significant respect among major Internet influencers. Massive network internationally among leading thinkers and influencers

ENTREPRENEUR/BUSINESS OWNER: EVENTS, WRITING

Courtney Pulitzer Creations, LLC

  • Formed company to capitalize on growing web design, writing, marketing, event production & television reporting business and developed an internationally known personal brand
  • Managed staff of 5 and team of national and international reporters
  • Created, wrote and published The Cyber Scene TM – weekly e-mailed newsletter/website
    • Generated revenue through advertising
    • Attracted partnerships with software companies seeking to feature their technology on website
    • Was one of a handful of leading initial industry newsletters
    • Had readership of 75K+ with huge pass-along rate
  • Created Cocktails with Courtney – internationally-renowned personally-branded, high-level networking events
    • Held monthly in NYC, multiple times in 16 US cities, and 3 in Europe (London/Cannes)
    • Produced the first (and subsequent annual) Silicon Alley Black-Tie Benefit; Proceeds went to help High Schools get wired or ease the “digital divide”
    • Generated prominence internationally due to excellent execution and matchmaking talents 
  • Established national online donation system (with City Cares) for proceeds from all Cocktails with Courtney-related events
  • Clients included: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Morgan Stanley, Business Week, UBS Warburg, CondeNet, Warner Brothers, Korn Ferry and many start-ups
  • Created and produced Cyber Scene TV – web-based show about tech companies, people and events 
  • Contributed to numerous national traditional TV shows *
  • Press – Achieved major national and international press in print, Internet and TV *
  • 19+ speaking engagements and consistent freelance writing * (*Specific lists available upon request)

PR & MARKETING MANAGER

Aging Life Care Association — Marketing & Communications Manager

  • Planned, oversaw, and executed annual marketing plans and campaigns aligned with association’s strategic plan.
  • Developed Annual Plans/Campaigns for: Marketing, Sponsorship, Public Relations
  • Managed B2B & B2C marketing efforts including integrated, data-driven digital campaigns, including social media, website development, email advocacy, fundraising (developed 1st GivingTuesday campaign), paid media (social, search, and display)
  • Maintained branding consistency for regional chapters, membership
  • Generated a 425% increase in national media, Increased social media presence by 65-87% compared with prior years
  • Developed and produced new programming using video, interactive boards, timelines, and merch store

Startup Tucson — Development & Administration Director

  • Planned, oversaw, and executed annual development & fundraising, developed operations procedures
  • Directed new strategies for fundraising, community development, and communications to various constituencies
  • Wrote annual plans, frameworks, and documentation for fundraising, communications, and operations
  • Increased fundraising utilizing new and existing revenue (public and private)
  • Expanded sponsorship network for membership, events

Harvard Club of France (Paris, France) – Club Coordinator

1st paid staff employee for association; Organized and implemented virtual office systems; Wrote supporting office procedure documentation; Assisted management & volunteers in creation and production of all events; Created web-based coordination of shared calendars; Managed databases, mailings, memberships, integrated the priorities and interest for a diverse community of academics and business leaders

PR 21 – Account executive managing emerging web-based companies and initiatives

INTERACTIVE WEBSITE PRODUCER

  • Darwin Digital – Writer for Saatchi & Saatchi’s interactive division Channel 1 project
  • Young & Rubicam Brand Dialogue – Senior Web Producer. Clients included: Brita Water Filters, Whitehall-Robbins; Library of Congress; Paxton Patterson; United States Postal Service; San Francisco’s Voice of Dance; Digital Computers
  • Smart Money Interactive – Worked with editor Marc Frons on development of initial site
  • Siteline – Web Producer for emerging technology firm. Clients included: Cigar World; L’Oreal Cosmetics; Olympus Digital; Royal Caribbean

OFFICE & MARKETING MANAGER

  • Sun Corridor Inc. – Office & Special Projects Manager
    • Managed coordination of 600-person annual conference and special projects
    • Worked with CEO and Board on maintaining relationships with Southern Arizona’s leaders in Government, Industry, Academics, Non-Profits
    • Managed presentation preparations, logistics, and communications to Executive Committee, Chairman’s Circle, Board of Directors, corporate clients
    • Assisted CEO with all Board-related events & meetings;
  • Meriwether Capital, L.L.C. – Managed office for Rockefeller family member
    • Worked directly with Chairman, President, VPs; Prepared reports, mailings; Coordinated travel for board members of four companies; Coordinated share-holder meetings
    • Created and maintained web presence; Managed online social media outlets
  • Christiansen Capital Advisors – Office Manager
    • Designed And produced new corporate identity program including logo; brochures and mailings
  • David Boorstin Associates – Corporate Identity Consultant/Assistant
    • Worked with Chermayeff & Geismar Inc. on developing and producing corporate identity marketing materials
    • Assisted president in corporate identity programs; Designed and produced first website for firm and clients in 1993
  • Century Furniture Showroom – Office Manager
    • Handled all marketing materials, needs and developed client database of interior designers