Courtney Francis

Favorite quote

“If I were off my rocker, would I take a weekly selfie with my cat?” -Winston Bishop, New Girl

Experience:

With one hand dipped into Public Relations and the other in the sand, Courtney earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Coastal Carolina University. After graduating, she pivoted from her Chanticleer status to become a Volunteer as she earned her Masters of Science in Communication and Information from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a concentration in PR. Courtney pursued this career path to fulfill her love of collaboration and zest for project organization. The analytical thinker likes to look at situations from every angle and brings a fresh perspective to Designsensory, excited to dive into her first full-time position out of college. 

Drawn to the talented team and creative environment at DS, Courtney knew the position was right for her when she entered the fun-loving atmosphere and saw the friendly relationships our team members have with clients, and each other. Her involvement with The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) prepared her with networking experience and strong knowledge of industry insights. In her time working on B2C client accounts, including Regal Cinemas, she aims to learn and grow as much as possible.

Outside of Work:

When she’s not at the office, Courtney can be found collecting vintage furniture and decor, hanging out with friends at cool places in Knoxville and consuming as much sushi as humanly possible—challenge her to a contest, we dare you. She also loves spending time with her orange cat, Banjo, traveling and jamming out at indie/alternative concerts. Her favorite shows to unwind with are Parks and Rec, New Girl and reality dating shows. Fun fact: before pursuing PR, she went to school for music and developed her opera singing talents.