Cortlan Booker
About Cortlan Booker
Cortlan Booker is a Strategic Account Executive at Gannett, where he has worked since 2017 in McLean, Virginia. He has a diverse background in sales, recruitment, and admissions, with experience in various sectors including higher education and healthcare.
Work at Gannett
Cortlan Booker has served as a Strategic Account Executive at Gannett since 2017. Based in McLean, Virginia, he has focused on consultation and sales of contractual digital marketing solutions to both new and existing business clients. His role involves leading a four-person team in the strategy and execution of winning and growing key accounts. During his tenure, he achieved 121% of his sales goal from July 2017 to July 2018, demonstrating his effectiveness in driving sales performance.
Previous Experience
Before joining Gannett, Cortlan Booker worked at Insight Global as a Recruiter from 2012 to 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. He also held positions at Ball State University, where he served as Assistant Director of Admissions for seven months in 2011 and worked as a Graduate Assistant from 2009 to 2011. His diverse experience across various roles has contributed to his expertise in account management and sales.
Education and Expertise
Cortlan Booker holds a Master's degree in Economics from Ball State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also studied Organizational Management at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a degree in Communication, English, Education, and Communications from Ball State University from 2003 to 2008. His educational background supports his specialization in long cycle sales and services across sectors such as College/University, Healthcare, Real Estate, and Large Non-profit.
Background
Cortlan Booker completed his secondary education at West Lafayette Junior - Senior High School. His professional journey began with roles in higher education and recruitment, which laid the groundwork for his current position in strategic account management. His experiences in various educational institutions have provided him with a unique perspective on client needs within the education sector.