Courtney Travon Shepherd
About Courtney Travon Shepherd
Courtney Travon Shepherd is an Account Associate at Cision and President/Chief Brand Strategist at Verbal Marketing in the Greater Chicago Area.
Title
Courtney Travon Shepherd currently holds the title of Account Associate at Cision in the Greater Chicago Area. Additionally, Shepherd serves as the President and Chief Brand Strategist at Verbal Marketing, also located in the Greater Chicago Area.
Professional Experience
Courtney Travon Shepherd has accumulated extensive experience in marketing and sales-related roles. Shepherd served as an Account Manager at Staples Business Advantage for six months in 2016-2017. He also held the role of Traveling Marketing Ambassador at Wyndham Vacation Ownership for one month in 2016. Earlier roles include a Logistics Agent position at Nordstrom in 2015, Project Manager - Sales and Marketing at CUPSAFE LLC for five months in 2014-2015, and Human Resources Project - Process Analyst at Aon Hewitt for one year from 2013 to 2014. Prior to these roles, Shepherd served as an Avionics Technician in the United States Marine Corps from 2006 to 2011.
Education
Courtney Travon Shepherd earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Roosevelt University, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. Before attending Roosevelt University, Shepherd completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Marketing at Harold Washington College from 2012 to 2013. He also holds a High School Diploma in Economics from Bogan High School, where he studied from 1999 to 2003.
Content and Publications
Courtney Travon Shepherd has published several articles on content marketing and website development in industry-leading journals. He is also the host of a podcast that focuses on marketing strategies and business growth, providing valuable insights and advice to listeners.
Mentorship and Public Speaking
Courtney Travon Shepherd volunteers as a mentor for aspiring marketers through a local Chicago mentorship program. He also regularly speaks at marketing conferences and workshops in the Greater Chicago Area, sharing his expertise and experiences with a broader audience.