Marketing storyteller who loves helping brands shine! For 15+ years, I’ve blended strategy, design, social, and content to help businesses and nonprofits grow with impact. 💫 Visual storytelling lights me up, and I’m known for being dedicated, responsive, and people-first. Always curious, always creative — let’s connect!

Courtney Hardesty

Marketing storyteller who loves helping brands shine! For 15+ years, I’ve blended strategy, design, social, and content to help businesses and nonprofits grow with impact. 💫 Visual storytelling lights me up, and I’m known for being dedicated, responsive, and people-first. Always curious, always creative — let’s connect!

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Marketing storyteller who loves helping brands shine! For 15+ years, I’ve blended strategy, design, social, and content to help businesses and nonprofits grow with impact. 💫 Visual storytelling lights me up, and I’m known for being dedicated, responsive, and people-first. Always curious, always creative — let’s connect!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist (Remote) at Massanutten Resort
December 31, 2012 - July 30, 2023
Managed content marketing and community engagement, social media strategy, content writing, campaign execution, and project management. Coordinated events and campaigns, performed market research and analytics, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Content Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist (Remote) at Estland
August 1, 2023 - Present
I'm a marketing specialist with a passion for turning ideas into stories that connect. 🤝 At Estland, I blend strategy, content, design, and community engagement to help businesses and nonprofits grow with impact. My experience spans copywriting, digital strategy, graphic design, PR, email marketing, and social media. I see the big picture—and then roll up my sleeves to make it real, whether that’s refining messaging or creating content that resonates. Curious, creative, and community-focused: I love helping brands tell their story better. ✨

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Concentration in Graphic Design at James Madison University
August 1, 2006 - December 1, 2010

Qualifications

Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
January 1, 2020 - January 6, 2026
Melinda Beam Shenandoah Valley Real Estate

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment