Courtney Young

Courtney Young has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Courtney began their career as Vice President of Entertainment at Mohawk College Student's Association in 2006. Courtney then worked as the Marketing and Event Coordinator at BC Decker, where they successfully organized international tennis tournaments and managed a team of staff and volunteers.

In 2007, Courtney took on roles such as Advertising Sales Representative at Mohawk College and General Manager of Adline Advertising at Mohawk Student's Association. Courtney also served as Speaker & Co-Chair of the Entertainment Committee at Mohawk Students Association during this time.

Courtney continued their professional journey as an Executive Assistant at Adventec Manufacturing Inc. in 2008. Courtney then joined Integra LifeSciences as a Sales Support and Marketing professional for two years before transitioning to Gateway Freight Systems Inc. as an Account Executive, where they stayed for four years.

In 2015, Courtney became the Sales and Marketing Manager at RX Freight Management Inc. Over the course of two years, they trained the sales team, developed marketing plans, and produced high-quality marketing materials.

In 2017, Courtney joined TRAFFIX as a Senior Sales Executive before being promoted to Director, National Accounts. In their current role as Director of Corporate Marketing, which started in May 2021, they collaborate with executives to develop departmental strategies and execute marketing plans based on market research and analysis. Courtney is also responsible for creating a comprehensive multi-year marketing roadmap.

Courtney Young's work experience highlights their skills in sales, marketing, management, event coordination, and strategic planning.

Courtney Young is currently pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing at Sheridan College, starting in 2019 and expected to graduate in 2024. Prior to that, they received a degree in Business Marketing with a focus on Marketing & Advertising from Mohawk College, where they attended from 2005 to 2007.

In addition to their formal education, Courtney has obtained several certifications. These include certifications in Organization Communication, Employer Branding to Attract Talent, Recruiting Talent with Social Media, Learning LinkedIn, Learning LinkedIn Recruiter, Performance Management: Employee Engagement, SEO Foundations, Create A Brand Strategy, Measure Salesforce Effectiveness, Writing a Marketing Plan, Access Essential Training (Office 365/Microsoft), Graphic Design Careers: First Steps, What is Graphic Design?, Marketing on Facebook: Managing a Company Page, and LinkedIn Video Marketing for Personal and Brand Pages. These certifications were obtained from LinkedIn, with the most recent certification received in June 2022.

Furthermore, Courtney obtained a Worker Health and Safety Representative certification from the Atlantic Safety Centre in March 2003. Courtney also holds a Certified Sales Professional designation from the Canadian Professional Sales Association, although the specific date of certification completion is not provided.