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Courtney ⭐️

Designer & Craftsman

I'm not just "open to work" I'm "open for business!" 2024 is finally the year I go all-in on my woodworking YouTube channel. Subscribe for inspiring woodworking videos. For my LinkedIn folks: In addition to woodworking, I'll be providing fractional Design leadership to very select clients/projects that pique my interest. My services include: 👨💻 Presentation Design 🛠️ Operational Support 👨🎨 Creative Workshops #woodworking #woodwork #diywoodworking #workshop #beginnerwoodworking #learnwoodworking #expressivefurniture #woodworkingcommunity #letsbuildtogether #starrwoodworks

Goodbye Tech. Hello Woodworking!

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Lenae Storey

Helping folks build products and teams that deliver impact.

4mo

welcome, and congrats, bud! this is also me, but for coffee roasting and fractional product leadership. reach out if you ever want a buddy on a similar journey to chat with!

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Paul Fritz

Director of Information Technology at Felton Group, LLC

4mo

Oh this is so wonderful Courtney. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing your videos and amazing creations. If you ever need custom ironwork for your builds, give me a shout. I'd love to put my forge to use in helping in any way I can.

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Melissa Hunter

Program & People Manager | University Recruiter | Passionate about Stellar Candidate Experiences

4mo

I'm calling it now - you will have a show on HGTV in no time. Looking forward to following along, Courtney!

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Amanda Harding

Director of Office Operations and Experience at WillowTree

4mo

Amazing! The dining tables you built were absolutely gorgeous so this is so fitting. Subscribed and can't wait to see what you come up with as well as learn more about woodworking!

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Jessica Klaus

Lifecycle Marketing | Senior Strategist | Creative Storyteller | Ex-Entrepreneur

4mo

Going to miss seeing your face on calls but look forward to following your journey over here!

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Phillip Davis

Associate Project Manager

4mo

I still have my Starr board

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Dave Mitchell

Strategy & Transformation | Analytics & AI/ML | Innovation

4mo

Holy MOLY, this is awesome dude!!! Good for you!!! I'll be subcribing momentarily...

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Katie Donohue McMillan, MPH

👩💼 CEO @ Well Made Health, LLC | 💡Consultant for hire |📱15+ years in Digital Health Strategy, Product, and Communications | Startup Advisor | Women’s Health Innovation champion

4mo

I've loved seeing how your creativity manifests with woodworking. I've shared a lot of your videos with my dad who's a master craftsman in Durham!

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