Kourtney Goody Pace, MBA

Kourtney Goody Pace, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Currently, they are the Head of Design at GOBankingRates, where they lead a remote team of designers in building digital solutions for the financial industry. Prior to this, they worked at Fiserv as a UX Manager and later as a Team Lead and Senior UX Designer, playing a crucial role in enhancing user experience. Before Fiserv, Kourtney worked at Tail Light as a Senior UX Designer, where they led UX initiatives for b2b and b2c digital products and also contributed to enhancing the visual identity and customer experience of Bouncie, a consumer-facing mobile product. Kourtney Goody has also served as a Senior Art Director at RealPage, Inc., where they designed and developed compelling digital products and saved design hours through innovative approaches. Additionally, Kourtney has experience as a Creative Director at Copart, where they created a mobile auction app and implemented online merchandising to generate increased revenue. In their earlier career, they excelled as a Marketing & Communication Manager at PennBarry | Air System Components, leading branding and marketing efforts with notable achievements. Kourtney began their career as a Business Development Representative at Associated Credit Union of Texas (ACU of Texas), where they consistently exceeded new membership goals through various strategies. Throughout their career, Kourtney has showcased their expertise in design, user experience, and marketing, making significant contributions to the organizations they have worked with.

Kourtney Goody Pace, MBA, obtained their Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Ethical Leadership from Schreiner University in 2021. Prior to that, they earned their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication & Design from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, graduating in 2008.

In addition to their formal degrees, Kourtney also holds certifications in various fields. Kourtney Goody is a Certified SAFe 5 Practitioner, having received this certification from Scaled Agile, Inc. in April 2020. Furthermore, they hold a User Experience Certificate, which they obtained from Udemy, although the specific month and year of acquisition are not provided.