Courtney Sterns

Senior Manager, Public Relations

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Experienced public relations professional with a successful track record working in the fashion and lifestyle industries. Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and a minor in Fashion Retail. Interested in PR, experiential marketing, branding, social media and special events. Currently seeking an opportunity in the fashion, lifestyle, entertainment or popular culture industry.

Experience

  • Senior Manager, Global Luxury Brand PR at Marriott International
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Public Relations Manager at G-III Apparel Group
    Feb 2022 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs

    Public Relations Manager for Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Vilebrequin, and Sonia Rykiel.

  • Michele Marie PR (Full-time · 1 yr 2 mos)
    • Senior Account Executive
      Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 · 4 mos

    • Account Executive
      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 · 5 mos

    • Jr Account Executive
      Feb 2021 - Aug 2021 · 7 mos

  • PR Coordinator at Kenneth Cole Productions
    Nov 2018 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Coordinated editorial, VIP and internal sample requests for all lifestyle categories using Fashion GPS - Created press clippings and compiled monthly credit reports to send to internal and external partners - Assisted with the event planning process and worked on-site for 5+ events per year - Conducted influencer research and outreach - Developed and executed gifting strategy - Assisted with pitching seasonal trends and key moments - Coordinated quarterly lookbook shoots

  • PR Assistant at Stella McCartney
    Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Coordinated editorial, VIP and internal requests for women's ready-to-wear and accessories using Fashion GPS - Created press clippings, sent out daily coverage reports and compiled worldwide monthly credit reports - Prepared for and assisted at on-site events, such as the Met Gala and in-store events - Assisted with administrative and PA duties for executives