I am fueled by my passion of brand awareness, content strategy, and teamwork. My life’s mission is to bring out the best in people. I am from Gastonia, North Carolina, where I have lived my entire life.

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My strong desire to give back and help others led me to start a mentoring program for high school and college students. College students have gone on to receive jobs in the media field and attend top graduate schools.

 

I was the only female videographer for a local high school football team in my city. This paved the way for me be a part of local community organizations and events. I currently serve on the Gaston County Arts Council as a board member. I manage and produce social media content for a celebrity chef and a motivational speaker.

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In 2021, I graduated from Full Sail University with a degree in Media Communications and will complete my Master's in Public Relations in the summer of 2023.

​Among my career accolades, I was awarded the Rising Star award from Connecticut School of Broadcasting in 2014. I was nominated for six out of seven categories during the Black Girls Film Camp Screening and Showcase. The short film, Color Blind, which I edited received Best Director and Viewer’s Choice Award. In 2021, I served on the Black Girls Film Camp public relations planning team.

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​Find out how I can take your next media project to the next level. Connect with me on all social platforms at Courtney Thomas Media.