Courtney Parnick Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Plano, Texas

•Build and maintain new relationships with internal and external contacts, filmmakers, senior executives, theatre-level personnel, and vendors.•Develop Film Department specific circuit promotions (i.e. Double Features, Connections Loyalty Screenings, Fan Events, etc.).•Oversee the planning and execution of eSport events and promotions.•Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual summary reports and analysis with special attention to detail and accuracy.

Plano, Tx

Plano, Texas

United States

•Established and maintained strong relationships with theatre exhibition and respective circuit media and digital outlets, marketing and field operations.•Liaison with internal departments including sales divisions, operations, field marketing, special events, publicity, interactive, film studio counterparts, theatre management and vendors.•Managed department budget of up to $400k annually for theatrical promotions, partnerships and outdoor display production and installation in theatres.•Collected and disseminated film, trailer and marketing materials data on a weekly basis.•Negotiated, secures and tracks exhibitor trailer placement on a weekly basis.•Managed and distributed custom movie specific web banners for circuits as well as all packaged online banners for exhibition sites.•Managed and oversaw creation and implementation of studio convention initiatives at regional conferences and annual global industry conventions (i.e., CinemaCon and ShowEast).•Attended circuit executive sessions, managers’ meetings and industry conventions to present current and upcoming film product and in-theatre marketing strategies.•Spearheaded online marketing campaigns with exhibitors; effectively driving film awareness, engagement and traffic to affect the films' trending.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Partnered with filmmakers to help create and produce trailers, one-sheets, and marketing materials for feature films.• Organized and managed meetings with all prospective promotional item vendors. Evaluated and recommended approved vendors to creative team.• Monitored film distribution patterns to create individual film plans to ensure maximizing marketing material exposure.• Planned and maintained weekly trailer reports to ensure marketing material commitments and placement.• Acted as a liaison between internal and external contacts, filmmakers, Freestyle executives, production companies, field offices, and vendors.• Created and executed the coordination, marketing, and promotional plans surrounding the release of all marketing products.•Provided administrative support which included expense reports, booking travel, and scheduling meetings.• Effectuated enhanced exposure for Freestyle through contemporary social networking solutions such as Twitter and Facebook.

Encino, Ca

• Managed timely distribution of weekly marketing material placements for Film Studios in efforts to execute film promotions.• Communicated key marketing activities to 3rd party partners and managed internal/external approvals.• Coordinated high profile film premieres (Mann Grauman’s Chinese, Westwood Village and Bruin), screenings, hand & footprint ceremonies (Grauman’s), and film and photo shoots.• Provided administrative support which includes expense reports, booking travel and scheduling meetings.• Conducted research for marketing efforts such as promotional events and cross-promotional campaigns.• Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all theatre staff.• Participated in weekly department meetings, creative review meetings, and brainstorming sessions.