Courtney Dudman Donley

Courtney Dudman Donley has a diverse work experience in event management and coordination. Courtney is currently serving as the Senior Director of Special Events and Support Groups at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts since July 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Special Events at the same company from December 2020 to August 2022. Courtney also worked as the Director of Special Events at HOAG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION from March 2020 to December 2020.

Before joining the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and HOAG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, Courtney worked as a Special Events Manager at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts from August 2013 to March 2020. In this role, they were responsible for planning and executing over 75 events annually, including budgeting, design, vendor coordination, and day-of management. Their experience includes organizing various types of events, such as VIP dinners, cast parties, corporate mixers, and fundraisers.

Courtney also has experience as the Sole Proprietor of C Salt Gourmet, a chocolate company, from December 2007 to August 2013. In this role, they built a client list from scratch and organized events such as weddings, workshops, arts festivals, museum exhibitions, and opening night parties.

Earlier in their career, Courtney worked as the Marketing and Development Coordinator at Working Wardrobes from June 2007 to November 2007. Courtney was responsible for designing and implementing marketing plans for the organization's signature fundraising events, coordinating clothing drives and fundraisers, and managing donor and volunteer databases.

Furthermore, Courtney worked as a Program Coordinator at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire from January 2005 to June 2007. In this role, they served as the project manager for 70+ wishes, including complex projects such as custom skate parks, playgrounds, and sensory rooms.

Overall, Courtney Dudman Donley has extensive experience in event management, coordination, fundraising, marketing, and project management.

Courtney Dudman Donley earned a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from UC Irvine. Courtney attended UC Irvine from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, they obtained their High School Diploma from Newport Harbor High School. The duration of their high school education is not provided.