Courtney Otero

Courtney Otero serves as a senior talent acquisition consultant at Lucas James Talent Partners, where she has worked for the past five years. With 15 years of experience in the recruiting field, she specializes in recruiting and military spouse support, conducting full-cycle recruiting for clients including Ulta Beauty at their corporate office. Otero earned her Master's in Leadership Communication and her Bachelor's in public relations with a minor in marketing and hotel management from the University of West Florida. She has been recognized as one of the top recruiters at Lucas James Talent Partners at least five or six times over the last five years. As a military spouse who has moved 10 times in 14 years, Otero attributes much of her success to organizations that offer remote work flexibility. She previously served as grant coordinator for the Great Place Spouses Club, managing fundraising efforts that supported scholarships, food banks, and clothing supplies for the military community. Her mentor Paula Bradison taught her the importance of pivoting and adapting to change, advice that has shaped her professional growth.