Meredith Fortney, MBA
About Meredith Fortney, MBA
Meredith Fortney, MBA, is a Senior Manager in Talent Marketing & Employer Brand at Asurion and an adjunct professor at multiple universities. She has over 15 years of marketing experience and is passionate about consumer behavior.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Meredith Fortney, MBA, currently holds several professional roles. She is the Senior Manager of Talent Marketing & Employer Brand at Asurion, based in Nashville, Tennessee, a position she has held since 2020. Additionally, she is an Adjunct Professor at Boston College, teaching a bi-annual Digital Marketing Strategies course since 2021. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Brandeis University’s Graduate Programs-Rabb School of Continuing Studies and the Heller School of Social Policy, as well as at Southern New Hampshire University, teaching Undergraduate Marketing courses since 2015. These roles showcase her dedication to both professional marketing and academic development.
Previous Professional Experience
Meredith has accumulated over 15 years of diverse marketing experience. Prior roles include Manager of Talent Marketing & Brand and Manager of CX Brand and Communications at Asurion between 2017 and 2020. She also served as Global Marketing Communications Leader for Cummins Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Her portfolio further includes roles such as National Marketing Manager at Kirkland's, Inc., Marketing Team Lead and Coordinator at Bethel University of Tennessee, Director of Marketing at CryoSurgery, Inc., and Marketing Manager at Vintage Construction, Inc. These positions reflect her extensive background in various marketing disciplines and industries.
Educational Background
Meredith holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bethel University, which she completed in 2015. She also achieved a B.A. from Auburn University, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. In addition to her formal degrees, she holds a Leadership Certificate from Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee obtained in 2014. This educational foundation underscores her commitment to continuous professional and academic development.
Special Recognitions and Certifications
Meredith Fortney has been recognized for her unique qualities and contributions in various ways. She is categorized as an Enneagram type 1W9 and identified as a 'Captain' by Crystal Knows, indicating her leadership tendencies. Additionally, she holds a Level 2 Master of Wine certification, which reflects her diverse interests and expertise beyond marketing. She identifies as an ENFJ personality type and has a DISC profile of D, offering insights into her management and interaction styles.
Passions and Interests
Beyond her professional and academic pursuits, Meredith is passionate about several personal interests. She is an avid reader and a world traveler, keen on exploring diverse cultures and locales. A strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, she also dedicates time to causes she believes in. Her love for animals further highlights her compassionate nature. These interests complement her professional life, adding depth to her personal profile.