Courtney Carter
About Courtney Carter
Courtney Carter is a Budget Analyst II at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in contracts management from her time at Ball Aerospace and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management and Accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Work at UCAR
Courtney Carter has been employed at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research since 2023, serving as a Budget Analyst II. In this role, she is responsible for managing budgetary processes and financial analysis to support the organization's research initiatives. Her position involves collaborating with various departments to ensure effective allocation of resources.
Previous Experience at Ball Aerospace
Before joining UCAR, Courtney Carter worked at Ball Aerospace for several years. She began as a Contracts Management Intern from 2018 to 2019, where she gained foundational experience in contract management. She then progressed to the role of Contracts Administrator I from 2019 to 2021, followed by Contracts Administrator II from 2021 to 2023, where she handled more complex contract negotiations and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Carter earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management and Accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder, specifically from the Leeds School of Business, from 2015 to 2019. This educational background provided her with essential skills in financial management and operational efficiency, which she applies in her current role as a Budget Analyst.
Early Career at University of Colorado Boulder
Courtney's early career included multiple roles at the University of Colorado Boulder. She worked as a Library Assistant from 2015 to 2016, providing support in library operations. Additionally, she served as a BASE CESR Pal for four months in 2018, where she contributed to community engagement initiatives.
Lifeguarding and Swim Instruction Experience
Courtney Carter has experience in aquatic environments, having worked as a Lifeguard for the Town of Erie from 2013 to 2016 and as a Swim Instructor from 2014 to 2017. These roles involved ensuring safety in swimming areas and teaching swimming skills to individuals of various ages.